Torn gas cap seal - Honda Pilot

PSPilot · 08-29-2011, 05:02 PM

I tried to search first for gas cap but couldn't find anything.
So anyways, I had the engine light come and looking in the book it mentions the loose gas cap. I always tighten to hear the click and double checked. took it in to honda and they said its a emission code and only thing they can find is torn gas cap seal. they wanted over 40 bucks for a new gas cap. I told him not to worry about it and Ill get one at auto zone or pep boys. Honda guy said it might not seal right and I might get the engine light again. Anyone else have this problem? will non honda gass cap not work?

rocky · 08-29-2011, 06:25 PM

What you got was a load of dealer BS. Have the code cleared fill up and tighten the gas cap. If it comes back get a new gas cap. Code will eventually clear

PSPilot · 08-29-2011, 07:27 PM

Yeah, I also figured its bunch of BS. they cleared the code, and has not come on back on. but if it does come on, I'll get an OE replacement for $10.

carguy07 · 08-29-2011, 10:05 PM

If the seal is torn it could set the CEL. I would only use an OE cap as aftermarket ones don't always vent correctly and can can lead to more CEL's. An OE cap is only $16 from Tim anyway. Discount Honda and Acura parts and accessories - OEM Acura Parts

08-29-2011, 05:02 PM	#1 (permalink)
PSPilot Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Palm Springs, CA Posts: 10 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Torn gas cap seal I tried to search first for gas cap but couldn't find anything. So anyways, I had the engine light come and looking in the book it mentions the loose gas cap. I always tighten to hear the click and double checked. took it in to honda and they said its a emission code and only thing they can find is torn gas cap seal. they wanted over 40 bucks for a new gas cap. I told him not to worry about it and Ill get one at auto zone or pep boys. Honda guy said it might not seal right and I might get the engine light again. Anyone else have this problem? will non honda gass cap not work?

08-29-2011, 06:25 PM	#2 (permalink)
rocky Super Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Red Sox Nation Posts: 7,172 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	What you got was a load of dealer BS. Have the code cleared fill up and tighten the gas cap. If it comes back get a new gas cap. Code will eventually clear __________________ https://www.facebook.com/pages/Chris...19131498101662

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08-29-2011, 07:27 PM	#3 (permalink)
PSPilot Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Palm Springs, CA Posts: 10 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Yeah, I also figured its bunch of BS. they cleared the code, and has not come on back on. but if it does come on, I'll get an OE replacement for $10.

08-29-2011, 10:05 PM	#4 (permalink)
carguy07 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: OH Posts: 493 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	If the seal is torn it could set the CEL. I would only use an OE cap as aftermarket ones don't always vent correctly and can can lead to more CEL's. An OE cap is only $16 from Tim anyway. Discount Honda and Acura parts and accessories - OEM Acura Parts

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