It is a good idea to replace them at the same time as your regular tune-up.
check coil
Cap and rotor, yes. Points, no.
Sounds to me like you need to replace the spark plugs, spark plug wires and rotor. If the condition still persists, replace the distributor cap.
there is no distributor on a 98 rav. therefore no cap or rotor. replace the plugs and wires and the tuneup is done
Rotor Under Cap Spins: Clockwise
To change the distributor cap and rotor on a 1997 Chevy pickup, first, disconnect the negative battery terminal for safety. Remove the screws or clips holding the distributor cap in place and carefully lift it off, noting the wire connections for reassembly. Next, take out the rotor from the top of the distributor by unscrewing or lifting it off, then replace it with the new rotor. Finally, install the new distributor cap, reconnect the wires as they were, and reattach the battery terminal.
The cap and rotor are considered wear items and should be replaced. No repair options are practical.
What would cause a 76 model 350 Chevy to run bad when idling. Already replace ignition module Distributor cap and rotor
It's inside the distributor cap.
you dont
I have never heard of this - I don't think that there should ever be oil inside the cap and rotor of any car. If you have oil in the cap or rotor you probably have yourself a messed up situation requiring it necessary to replace both the cap and the rotor.
all you should have to do is take the distributor cap off, and there it is. answer take the distributor cap off, pull the old rotor off, put the new one on, put the cap back on.