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Review on Toyota 77300 53020 Fuel Tank Assembly by Daron Ellis

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When is a new gas cap needed?

Check engine light (not flashing), traction control light and small green vehicle light were on all the time. Can be a sign of an air leak in the fuel system - often due to a bad fuel cap seal. First, make sure the gas cap is securely closed (make sure it clicks). It takes a while for those lights to go out. I wasn't that careful about putting the cap back on after filling up so it didn't fix the problem in my case, I think over time this broke the seal on the gas cap. Called the dealer who told me they would need to hook it up to a scan tool and that the process would cost $135 an hour which could be prorated if the problem was found quickly. I decided it was worth replacing the $20 cap first and it worked! But be careful - if the check engine light is flashing - do not drive!

Pros
  • Hands-free operation
Cons
  • Retrofittable