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Old 10-16-2014, 12:26 AM
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Windshield Washer Reservoir Cap

Hi Everyone,
Just curious if you could help me out. I lost my windshield washer fluid cap. It is at a gas station somewhere, tragic story I know...

I just wanted to know what the diameter of the opening is to buy a new one. I'm having the hardest time finding a replacement. I found one on Ebay but they would like $30. Call me cheap but I feel like the item should be around 1/3 the cost.

Any measurements would help. Thanks a bunch,
BarnFit
 
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Old 10-16-2014, 05:01 AM
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How did you misplace your cap?! Or how did it even come off in the first place?! Have you tried looking at a dealership's website or calling one to find out how much it would be? If all else fails you could always just use some duct tape to cover it.
 
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Old 10-16-2014, 05:28 AM
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Saran wrap and elastic. Poor man's condom.
 
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Old 10-16-2014, 07:54 AM
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Saran wrap and elastic.

^^^ That's what I was gonna say!


It's not as if the washer fluid isn't effective if it's not "fresh".
 
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Old 10-16-2014, 01:55 PM
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Originally Posted by BarnFit
Hi Everyone,
Just curious if you could help me out. I lost my windshield washer fluid cap. It is at a gas station somewhere, tragic story I know...

I just wanted to know what the diameter of the opening is to buy a new one. I'm having the hardest time finding a replacement. I found one on Ebay but they would like $30. Call me cheap but I feel like the item should be around 1/3 the cost.

Any measurements would help. Thanks a bunch,
BarnFit
Best source: junkyards.
 
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Old 10-17-2014, 06:37 PM
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Thanks for all the suggestions. Right now I'm using a plastic bag and elastic. The solution works fine. I'm just thinking that maybe throwing $10 at the problem wouldn't hurt.

How did I lose it? To be quite honest I don't really know. I feel like the cap slipped out while I was refilling and I left it somewhere resting in the engine bay. I'm guessing it slipped through while I was driving. Mind you this was around a year ago, the details are vague in my mind.
 
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Old 10-20-2014, 12:11 AM
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The part number is 76802-SAA-004. bernardiparts.com has it listed at 4.74$ so it shouldn't brake the bank . Just buy a replacement for 5 bucks at your local dealer.
 
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