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Possibly missing a cap?

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Old 01-26-19, 12:57 PM
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I just noticed a container containing some kind of fluid right next to the battery without any kind of cap.
Can someone please confirm it is normal for that container to not be closed?

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Missing a cap for sure.
Old 01-26-19, 01:49 PM
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Thanks for replying. What kind of fluid is in that container?
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Originally Posted by snimren
Thanks for replying. What kind of fluid is in that container?
blinker fluid
Old 01-26-19, 02:27 PM
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Coolant reservoir tank.
Cap and hose is missing.
Probably dropped down the sheilds.
Who worked on it last?
You need that cap and hose that is missing or else when your cooling system overflows, coolant will be all over that area.
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Wow exactly what I discovered after my last oil change. I drove right back to the dealer and they replaced it.
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I just noticed it is missing in mine as well. Last service was at Toyota dealer 3 months ago. Can I buy this cap from a parts store?
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Hard to believe multiple service folks are this careless.
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I am going to check mine now. I can't believe many dealerships doing a poor job on keeping the parts together.
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Originally Posted by snimren
I just noticed a container containing some kind of fluid right next to the battery without any kind of cap.
Can someone please confirm it is normal for that container to not be closed?

Thanks.


Suppose to look like that
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But you're missing all the gook on the battery....!
Old 05-20-19, 03:45 PM
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The goons that perform oil changes etc., are not the sharpest techs (if you want to call them that) in the service area. Don’t believe the 160 point inspections and all that, they use a boiler plate checklist, and all they’ve done is drain the oil and changed the oil filter, and they’ve more than likely over tightened both filter and drain plug. The rest of the service is visual, but most of their attention is to social media on their devices. Service at a stealership is a last resort for me.
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I hope you don't go back to that stealership again.
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I better go check on mine? It's funny but wtf for real....
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