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Radiator caps good brands?

Discussion in '2.5 Gen Tundras (2014-2021)' started by rodm1, Jun 23, 2024.

  1. Jun 23, 2024 at 3:09 AM
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    Looking for a Denso cap but where to get? What are a good alternative brand MotoRad?
     
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    I've always trusted NAPA if you can't get OEM
     
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    Gotta go with TRD for a little more horsepower
     
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    This is the only correct answer
     
  5. Jun 24, 2024 at 8:29 AM
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    Get a Denso from the dealer.

    No reason to overthink this one and install some crap aftermarket part.

    May want to verify part number based on VIN as there were some different caps.

    You can enter your VIN at ToyoDIY.com and that should work.

    16401-31480 (08/2013 - 09/2016)
    16401-36020 (11/2016 - )
     
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    TRD it is thanks!
     
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    Whichever one you can find that doesnt have the little nipple that can rot off and get sucked into the engine.
     
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    Haven't taken my cap off before. Does the OEM have this "nipple"? Or only some aftermarket?
     
  10. Jun 25, 2024 at 7:31 PM
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    Yes, oem does. The aftermarket one I bought at the parts store is built more similar to a standard rad cap and wont have that problem.

    https://youtu.be/01hnBTXT-oY?si=9oPoWrmCmklzuzzK
     
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  11. Jun 30, 2024 at 5:54 AM
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    That cap looks way past do for replacement coolant probably to. On the 2017 Tundra they changed the radiator maybe to capture that broken part (made hole smaller).
     
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