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Old Nov 10, 2008 | 07:27 AM
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So I need to go pick up a new gas cap soon for my rs. Last one I picked up from Kragen a few years ago now has the rubber seal on it drying out and getting tiny cracks in it. This did make me get the evap emissions cel a couple weeks ago.

Any specific brands you guys like or prefer? All I'm looking for is something with a good quality rubber seal and something that seals tightly. The one on my car now doesn't feel very tight even after 3 clicks.
Old Nov 10, 2008 | 07:35 AM
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call up reninick motorsports and get a oem one, u will keep replacing it if u get the cheap ones.
Old Nov 10, 2008 | 07:40 AM
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yo man here is a link, good luck

http://www.renickmotorsports.com
Old Nov 10, 2008 | 07:41 AM
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ya oem is the best bet no matter the cost
Old Nov 10, 2008 | 07:42 AM
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Why on earth would you call them when local shops have them in stock and they're pretty cheap? Heck, why you'd call Renick of all places to begin with is beyond me.
Old Nov 10, 2008 | 07:51 AM
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i have had bad luck with the local shops here its just my personal preference, they seem to have all the right parts
Old Nov 10, 2008 | 08:55 AM
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Old Nov 10, 2008 | 10:48 AM
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Why on earth would you call them when local shops have them in stock and they're pretty cheap? Heck, why you'd call Renick of all places to begin with is beyond me.
because Renick ones are rated at 2hp opposed to Kragen, Napa etc that are only rated at 0.8hp
Old Nov 10, 2008 | 10:56 AM
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Guess I'll probably go with OEM.

Are there any places local other than the dealerships that would have actual oem caps and not knockoffs? If not I'll probably just order from subaruparts.com
Old Nov 10, 2008 | 11:13 AM
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You can order online or pick one up local for roughly the same price. Up to you.
Old Nov 10, 2008 | 06:50 PM
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STANT is the brand of choice for quality,and is the MFG of most OEM caps
Old Nov 10, 2008 | 06:56 PM
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Cool thanks!
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I have a used cap from an L if you need it
Old Nov 11, 2008 | 12:03 AM
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Thanks for the offer I appreciate it.

I just wanted to get this taken care of and ended up going and picking up a Stant gas cap earlier tonight. I must say it fits wayy better than the other one I had. Definitely a VERY tight seal, so I think I should be good for a while.
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