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Yes. Replace the cap. Why have your car sitting beside the road because you did not put the gas cap back on when you filled up?

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Would a faulty gas cap cause rough idle check engine light on and ticking on acceleration?

A faulty gas cap could cause the check engine light to come on but it would not cause a rough idle or engine noises. Start with having your local auto parts store read the codes. The codes will help determine why the check engine light is on.


Can using different fuel or a faulty gas cap make the check engine light come on in a 1997 Ford Ranger?

Using contaminated fuel can cause an engine misfire which will turn on the check engine light. A faulty gas cap can for sure turn on the light.


What would cause engine coolant to leak?

Could be, worn bearing/seal in water pump, loose hose clamp, faulty hose, faulty radiator, faulty gaskets, faulty heater core, faulty freeze plugs in engine block, faulty radiator cap, cracked cylinder head,


Would a faulty gas cap cause missing a t start and idle and check engine light flashes?

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Will your petrol finish quicker without a petrol cap?

Your question is confusing. Petrol will evaporate if that is what you are asking. Also running around without a fuel cap will cause the Check Engine light to come on and the emissions system to not work properly. You may also get debris in the fuel tank.


Can not replacing the antifreeze cap and driving your van cause the head gaskets to blow?

Yes, but indirectly. Without the radiator cap in place, or using a faulty radiator cap, you run the risk of overheating the engine, which can cause head gasket failure.


Would a radiator cap cause a car to overheat?

to add to this, a big YES,on the radiator cap .the radiator cap needs to be specific pressure rating. radiator caps do wear out. also the cheapest fix to start It is doubtful a radiator cap would cause a car to overheat. Common overheating causes are insufficient coolant, leaking coolant (into or out of your engine), faulty thermostat, blown cooling fan fuse, faulty fan temperature switch ( sender ), faulty fan, or a faulty fan relay.


What happen when a radiator cap does not retain the pressure?

When a radiator cap does not retain pressure, the coolant can boil at a lower temperature, leading to overheating of the engine. This can cause damage to engine components and potentially result in a breakdown. It is important to replace a faulty radiator cap to prevent these issues.


Would a faulty gas cap cause check engine light to come on?

yes if the gas cap wasn't on properly then the change in pressure would set off a sensor. put the cap on right or replace it and if the check engine goes away after a few days that was your problem


Can a faulty gas cap cause an EVAP pressure trouble code?

Not likely.


What problems can a faulty gas cap cause?

A bad or failing fuel cap will not necessarily cause major performance issues, but it can set off the Check Engine Light, which will prevent the vehicle from passing an emissions test. If you suspect that your gas cap may be having an issue, have the vehicle inspected by a professional technician.


1994 cadilliac eldorado and its leaking a lot of water where the antifreeze goes What does that mean?

Usually if it's leaking from the filler cap and the engine is not overheating, then either the cap is not tightened properly, the rubber seal on the cap is damaged/faulty (get a new cap), or the spring in the cap for maintaining proper pressure is faulty (get a new cap).