Help!! how to install stillen oil cap??!!
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Some tips on installing aftermarket oil caps:
1) Never use your stock oil with aftermarket caps. It will ware out just like stock struts do when you use them on lowering springs.
2) You need 4 floor jacks with wheels and 4 friends.
3) Jack up all 4 corners of your car with the floo jacks.
4) Hold oil cap securely over oil fill hole.
5) Have your 4 buddies rotate your car counter clockwise while you hold the oil cap in place. This will tighten it up.
(This is the same procedure the Polish use when changing light bulbs.)
1) Never use your stock oil with aftermarket caps. It will ware out just like stock struts do when you use them on lowering springs.
2) You need 4 floor jacks with wheels and 4 friends.
3) Jack up all 4 corners of your car with the floo jacks.
4) Hold oil cap securely over oil fill hole.
5) Have your 4 buddies rotate your car counter clockwise while you hold the oil cap in place. This will tighten it up.
(This is the same procedure the Polish use when changing light bulbs.)
Originally posted by njmaxseltd
Some tips on installing aftermarket oil caps:
1) Never use your stock oil with aftermarket caps. It will ware out just like stock struts do when you use them on lowering springs.
2) You need 4 floor jacks with wheels and 4 friends.
3) Jack up all 4 corners of your car with the floo jacks.
4) Hold oil cap securely over oil fill hole.
5) Have your 4 buddies rotate your car counter clockwise while you hold the oil cap in place. This will tighten it up.
(This is the same procedure the Polish use when changing light bulbs.)
Some tips on installing aftermarket oil caps:
1) Never use your stock oil with aftermarket caps. It will ware out just like stock struts do when you use them on lowering springs.
2) You need 4 floor jacks with wheels and 4 friends.
3) Jack up all 4 corners of your car with the floo jacks.
4) Hold oil cap securely over oil fill hole.
5) Have your 4 buddies rotate your car counter clockwise while you hold the oil cap in place. This will tighten it up.
(This is the same procedure the Polish use when changing light bulbs.)
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Originally posted by Axra
6) Make sure to torque it to 12ft-lbs to ensure proper sealing.
BTW: How many lbs does it take off the car. If I get one what kind of time improvement can I expect to see at the track?
6) Make sure to torque it to 12ft-lbs to ensure proper sealing.
BTW: How many lbs does it take off the car. If I get one what kind of time improvement can I expect to see at the track?
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Originally posted by njmaxseltd
Some tips on installing aftermarket oil caps:
1) Never use your stock oil with aftermarket caps. It will ware out just like stock struts do when you use them on lowering springs.
2) You need 4 floor jacks with wheels and 4 friends.
3) Jack up all 4 corners of your car with the floo jacks.
4) Hold oil cap securely over oil fill hole.
5) Have your 4 buddies rotate your car counter clockwise while you hold the oil cap in place. This will tighten it up.
(This is the same procedure the Polish use when changing light bulbs.)
Some tips on installing aftermarket oil caps:
1) Never use your stock oil with aftermarket caps. It will ware out just like stock struts do when you use them on lowering springs.
2) You need 4 floor jacks with wheels and 4 friends.
3) Jack up all 4 corners of your car with the floo jacks.
4) Hold oil cap securely over oil fill hole.
5) Have your 4 buddies rotate your car counter clockwise while you hold the oil cap in place. This will tighten it up.
(This is the same procedure the Polish use when changing light bulbs.)
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- Don't forget to do what the Haynes Manual says and "Disconnect the negative battery terminal."
- Don't forget a new gasket set, too. I forgot to when I got my nifty Stillen oil cap and oil leaked all over my vinyl sticker set AND my brand new red Honda badge!
- Don't forget a new gasket set, too. I forgot to when I got my nifty Stillen oil cap and oil leaked all over my vinyl sticker set AND my brand new red Honda badge!
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Stillen oil cap is a great heat sink device (AL tranfers heat better than plastic).
All piping and clamps are not included so you will have to order those as well.
Maybe we can start a GD.
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