So i wake up this morning, and i decided ill check my fluids, and i realize that i have no oil cap. Now not so long ago i had a conversation with my friend about oil caps.

We talked about how the oil cap doesnt go through any pressure. (which relieves me a tad bit), unlike the cap for the coolant/radiator. So is there any thing i should worry about while driving without an oil cap, until i get home and buy a temp one from autozone?

Thanks!

 

It just didn't disappear because you went looking for it. So, it's been gone for a while. If you're not spewing oil out the top, you should be fine until you get one put back on it. Just be careful not to get any debris in there.

 

Stuff a rag in place until you can get a cap to keep the engine bay clean. In theory an open oil cap means a small vacuum leak through the purge system but I've never seen this effect anything.

 

well i fi were you i would get like an old t-shirt or sock put it over it with a rubber band around the neck just to keep the junk out of it.. better to be safe than sorry!!

 

ok, thanks for your input on this. Much is appreciated, and the advice is well taken. Have a good one!

Thanks:

mort2002
Aaron Cake
jkimbro

 

go to mazda and buy one i think there about $15