do it affect my car if the radiator cap is broken?

[accord=inspire?]

the radiator cap is bad
kinda cant open that easy
gotta twist back and forth to open

does it affect my performance?

i already know to buy a new one

i just want to know what happens if i leave it as is

[Juan4DCB7]

I think that it does effect performance because correct me if i am wrong but the cap give a certain pressure into the radiator and the radiator cools down the engine, but if the spring in the cap i alright and it is just hard to open you should be alright.

[lummieCB7]

Are you pushing down on it when you twist it open? Just wondering...

[wed3k]

it will eventually overheat on you.

[Losiracer2]

caps are cheap like 5-8 bucks, i would buy a new one.

[HondaFan81]

Thread is pointless, replace it. It is cheap. The real reason you created this thread is to see how long you can go without replacing it because you are cheap. Motor oil, motor coolant, manual tranny oil and brake/clutch fluid are key to your car, don't mess around if you actually need a car. Otherwise ditch the car and it will save you more money.

Your cap is designed to hold 16 psi or 1.1 bar, if it is broken then it potentially can not. In holding that pressure it raises the boiling point of your coolant. You can deduct what happens if it does not work properly.

[accord=inspire?]

Are you pushing down on it when you twist it open? Just wondering...

the mechanic said the seal is bad.

but the temperature gauge is fine.

[trah]

here's an idea. get jb weld and cold weld it shut. no pressure leaks, no seals to worry about.... perfect for a cheapo fix......

[accord=inspire?]

here's an idea. get jb weld and cold weld it shut. no pressure leaks, no seals to worry about.... perfect for a cheapo fix......

looking at the cars you got im sure you know how to be a real cheapo

[nusdogg]

I'd replace it since its cheap.

[JoshM]

it will eventually overheat on you.

Made mine overheat when the rubber washer started breaking apart.

caps are cheap like 5-8 bucks, i would buy a new one.

Bought mine from Autozone for $3. I paid with change out of my car.

[TypeG]

here's an idea. get jb weld and cold weld it shut. no pressure leaks, no seals to worry about.... perfect for a cheapo fix......

bootleg. later.

[accord=inspire?]

just got a new radiator cap for honda. 19045-pt0-004..

does this fit my 90 accord lx?

on my car the cap is yellow...but the new one look red, white, and black...

its too hot right now gotta wait.......

[wed3k]

just got a new radiator cap for honda. 19045-pt0-004..

does this fit my 90 accord lx?

on my car the cap is yellow...but the new one look red, white, and black...

its too hot right now gotta wait.......

yea, it's the Honda radiator cap edition OBD2

[trah]

looking at the cars you got im sure you know how to be a real cheapo

especially....