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Old Mar 4, 2018 | 11:26 PM
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Originally Posted by timmyboy76
Ive been an owner of a 7.3 since 2010. Now, i have 2. From trials and tribulations, I've came to an affirmative conclusion that its caused by 1 of 2 things...
A..the end result of the volcano effect..or B
...not changing your hpop oil

Hpop oil is my vote
 
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Old Mar 5, 2018 | 02:08 PM
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Originally Posted by derek0525
Anyone else have problems with the oil caps pitting or deteriorating im on my 3rd one and they all do the same Its not really affecting anything but is there a metal or billet cap for these.
Never heard of this. I'm still on my original cap at 306K with no issues.

They do make billet caps if you don't want a plastic OEM replacement. Here's one example:

https://www.strictlydiesel.com/p-318...-90165022.aspx
 
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Old Mar 5, 2018 | 02:44 PM
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I actually notices this on mine over the weekend. I assume it is from me sitting it on the battery.
 
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Old Mar 5, 2018 | 06:19 PM
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Originally Posted by brandon_oma#692
I actually notices this on mine over the weekend. I assume it is from me sitting it on the battery.
That actually might make sense.
 
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Old Mar 5, 2018 | 06:23 PM
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I don't know where I set mine and I always have to hunt it down.
 
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Old Mar 6, 2018 | 09:17 AM
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I always set mine on the grill cowl near the hood latch.
 
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