Oil cap happenings?

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DopeVibeGT
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Oil cap happenings?

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I've read other people had missing oil caps after they had the oil changed. Well, today on the way home, I got off the highway and was sitting at a red light, after I kicked the valves in passing someone. So, I smelled oil, I just thought it was the car in front or something and was hoping I didnt blow anything. So, drove another mile or so, and smelled it again. Pulled into a store, popped the hood and oil was everywhere. Seems the cap popped off somehow and oil was all over the cover and some on the hood and top of firewall. It's been 2 months since I had the oil changed. It took a heck of a long time to pop off if it wasnt on right. Just wondering if anyone else had this happen way after an oil change?
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JustinVGT
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Re: Oil cap happenings? (DopeVibeGT)

Post by JustinVGT »

I had a shop forget to put the cap on after an oil change. Luckily I took a look under the hood before I left the shop and began my road trip. Hopefully you don't have any damage.
Justin 2003 Vibe GT - Mille Miglia Evo5 18x8 Wheels (now stock)- Magnaflow Cat-Back Exhaust (now stock)- Tein S-Tech Springs (now stock)- Injen CAI - Red Painted Calipers - Hella Supertone Horns - Polk Speakers - Bazooka RS8A-HP Sub - Kenwood Headunit - Still love my Vibe, but I've just turned it back into a basic daily driver.
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