Are y’all using OEM radiator cap or aftermarket (that you think is better) ?

I need to replace my radiator cap and trying to decide if I should stick with OEM or go for an aftermarket one. While I’m at it, I’m also getting the radiator hoses replaced and at some point the radiator.

 

I also noticed coolant in a weird spot. I’m not sure if it was spilled or been there. I had my water pump replaced a few months ago and valve cover gasket. As you can see in the picture it looks like coolant is around a sensor and some hose underneath the engine cover area.

 

The level is fine in the reservoir and radiator

 

That looks like it could have been an error/spill.
When my water pump was replaced (under warranty, at a dealer) there was pink stuff everywhere under my engine. I cleaned it all off and it never reappeared and none of the coolant/pink stuff ever showed up again.

I chalked it up to lazy dealer mechanics.

 

Looks like your radiator cap is leaking and the radiator fan is flinging it back. I got an aftermarket one.

 

I think you’re right. This comes from shoddy work at the dealership.

 

https://m.youtube.com/shorts/8ZkJ9OT4Tks

Does this sound normal?

 

That’s a noob job for sure, can’t even put the radiator hose clamp right

 

I thought so too. I’m going to have to order some new ones and find someone better than the dealership.

 

He should match the old groves, factory clamps are the best. Don’t need to change it just need to put it back the same way

 

OEM cap. i've had two aftermarket radiator caps crack on me, one on my tundra and one on my subaru. not an expensive purchase. same with gas caps.