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Message started by Redryder652 on 10/21/16 at 12:05:51

Title: Oil filler cap
Post by Redryder652 on 10/21/16 at 12:05:51

I have an 06 s40, with a plastic filler cap, and it appears the o-ring is deformed (almost has a tapered face because of how it fits) this o-ring should have a round profile like any other ring, am I right? If so would it be acceptable to flip said ring around, to put the work part towards the top of the cap?

I have a new one coming from suzuki, but for the time being this should be okay, right?

I only say this cause it's plastic and under any circumstances could not harm the block.

....right?

Title: Re: Oil filler cap
Post by Dave on 10/21/16 at 12:40:43

It is round in profile when it is new - but heat and pressure deforms it over time....and ultimately it gets stiff loses some flexibility.

Flip it over if you want...it won't hurt anything. And if you have a good hardware/plumbing/auto store near you -you most likely can find a $ 0.35 replacement.

Title: Re: Oil filler cap
Post by Redryder652 on 10/21/16 at 12:42:52

Thank you fit the advice, and the quick reply, I'll have to check the auto store.

Title: Re: Oil filler cap
Post by batman on 10/21/16 at 17:29:08

Plastic oil filler cap? (your the only one!)cap is alum.

Title: Re: Oil filler cap
Post by Kenny G on 10/21/16 at 18:00:29

My 2013 has plastic cap.

Kenny G

Title: Re: Oil filler cap
Post by Redryder652 on 10/21/16 at 18:06:18

I do believe it's the blocks that are painted black have the plastic cap and the bare aluminum has the cast cap.

I could be wrong though :-?

Title: Re: Oil filler cap
Post by batman on 10/21/16 at 18:26:11

Sorry, got a 95 ,assumed they were all the same

Title: Re: Oil filler cap
Post by Kris01 on 10/21/16 at 19:02:10

'08, mines plastic too

Title: Re: Oil filler cap
Post by stewmills on 10/21/16 at 19:18:15

08, but mine is solid gold just painted black!!! Run out and scrape yours with a screwdriver and see if yours is too!?!?

Just teasin. Plastic.

Title: Re: Oil filler cap
Post by Redryder652 on 10/21/16 at 19:22:02

Nope, I ain't fallin' for that one....

....Everyone knows they're platnium. ;D

Title: Re: Oil filler cap
Post by Dave on 10/22/16 at 04:08:55

My filler cap is special...it is made from Unobtanium. It was nearly impossible to get one made from it!

Title: Re: Oil filler cap
Post by batman on 10/22/16 at 14:02:14

Hope Armen has a plastic one,he won't have to drill it.

Title: Re: Oil filler cap
Post by norm92de on 10/22/16 at 16:15:57

2014. Plastic. Keeps the oil in the engine.

Title: Re: Oil filler cap
Post by piedmontbuckeye on 10/30/16 at 05:09:38

5F68697F7469687F3B383F0D0 wrote:

Thank you fit the advice, and the quick reply, I'll have to check the auto store.

Another great source for stuff like this or almost anything is McMaster-Carr.

I have done business with this company for dozens of years (I was a purchasing agent in a manufacturing firm) and have never had one bad experience!

They also sell directly to public now. And they have a very user-friendly web site: www.mcmaster.com

Title: Re: Oil filler cap
Post by Ruttly on 10/30/16 at 10:11:41

Mine is made of polished billet aluminum with a Suzuki "S" on it !
The solid gold , platinum , unobtanium all weight too much and that why my bike is faster than all yours.