Gates 31459 fuel cap tester adapter for the 2011-2012 Ram 1500 V6 3.7L, the 2011-2013 1500 V8 4.7L, the 2011-2022 1500 V8 5.7L, the 2013-2018 1500 V6 3.6L, the 2014-2016 1500 V6 3.0L and other vehicles adapts a radiator cap tester to common fuel cap and filler neck configurations. The adapter is made for testing the fuel tank cap system.
- Radiator cap tester attachment for testing the fuel tank cap system
- Matches the fuel cap tester to common fuel cap and filler neck configurations
- Precise tolerances for a leak-free fit and increased test accuracy
- Helps prevent harmful fuel vapors from escaping out of the filler neck into the atmosphere
- Quick-On cam type
Quick facts
- Part: Gates 31459 fuel cap tester adapter
- Fits: the 2011-2012 Ram 1500 V6 3.7L, the 2011-2013 1500 V8 4.7L, the 2011-2022 1500 V8 5.7L, the 2013-2018 1500 V6 3.6L, the 2014-2016 1500 V6 3.0L and other vehicles
- Condition: New
A fuel cap that fails to hold pressure on the tester can mean the cap is leaking. A poor seat at the filler neck is another common cause, so one failed test alone does not prove the cap is the problem.
Fits
The vehicles it fits include the 2004-2008 Ford F-150 V6 4.2L, V8 4.6L or 5.4L and the 2011-2019 Ram 2500 V8 5.7L, and each of them takes one adapter. If your vehicle is not named here, search its year and engine in the "Vehicles it fits" section.
Specifications
- Attachment type: fuel cap tester adapter
- Used with: radiator cap testers
- Cam type: Quick-On
- Quantity per vehicle: 1
- Condition: New
- Country of origin: China
Interchange: 12422 · 12422S
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Gates 31459 fuel cap tester adapter fit the 2004-2008 Ford F-150 V6 4.2L?
Yes. Gates 31459 fits the 2004-2008 Ford F-150 with the V6 4.2L, V8 4.6L or 5.4L engine, and each takes one adapter.
What kind of tester does this fuel cap tester adapter work with?
This fuel cap tester adapter is made for use with radiator cap testers. It allows the tester to work with common fuel cap and filler neck configurations.
Does the Gates 31459 adapter improve fuel cap test accuracy?
Yes. Gates 31459 has precise tolerances that ensure a leak-free fit, which increases test accuracy.
Does this fuel cap tester adapter help keep fuel vapors out of the atmosphere?
Yes. This adapter helps prevent harmful fuel vapors from escaping out of the filler neck and into the atmosphere.
What are the interchange numbers for the Gates 31459 fuel cap tester adapter?
The interchange numbers listed for Gates 31459 are 12422 and 12422S, which you can use to cross-reference this fuel cap tester adapter.
