2002 Honda Accord Oil issue

2002 HONDA ACCORD
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JBREVELL
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2002 Honda Accord 4 cyl
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What damages can occur if oil cap came loose or off while driving??? How can fix it?
May 25, 2008 at 11:09 AM
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

if you loose to muck oil you run the risk of doing internal damage to the engine, also there is the very real chance of an under bonnet engine fire. the oil cap should lock down snugly if not the seal may be missing, replace the cap and give the engine a good wash down

Mark (mhpautos)
May 25, 2008 at 6:09 PM