Gates Radiator Cap P/N:31523

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MPN: 31523
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Gates Radiator Cap P/N:31523
Gates Radiator Cap P/N:31523
$8.99

Hold cooling-system pressure and help keep coolant at its proper boiling point with the Gates Radiator Cap 31523, a Standard Vented Cap that seals the radiator filler neck and manages pressure as the engine heats and cools. It's a direct-fit replacement across a huge range of applications — including the 1988-1999 Chevrolet C1500 and K1500, 1994-1998 Dodge Ram 1500, and the 1977-2003 Buick Century, LeSabre and Regal, plus more than a thousand additional vehicles listed in the Buyer's Guide tab.

This OE Performance grade cap is engineered for precise pressure control, with an application-specific vent valve that releases excess pressure and a vacuum-relief valve that opens on cooldown to draw coolant back from the recovery tank.

  • Pressure control: rated at 16 psi with application-specific vent and vacuum-relief valves.
  • Durable build: constructed of corrosion-resistant, heavy-gauge metal or high-quality plastic, depending on the application, for long service life.
  • Direct fit: shell outside diameter 2.33 in, cap depth 1.25 in, sized to the standard filler neck (1.61 in / 41 mm inside diameter).
  • Easy install: requires no adjustment for installation.

Works with either an optional coolant recovery system or a standard setup. Country of origin: China.

Frequently Asked Questions

What pressure is this radiator cap rated for?

It is a Standard Vented Cap rated at 16 psi, engineered for precise pressure control with an application-specific vent valve and a vacuum-relief valve.

How does a radiator cap work?

It seals the filler neck and holds cooling-system pressure to raise the coolant's boiling point. Its vent valve releases excess pressure, and the vacuum-relief valve opens on cooldown to draw coolant back.

What is this cap made of?

Gates builds these caps from corrosion-resistant, heavy-gauge metal or high-quality plastic, depending on the application, for long service life.

Does it require any adjustment to install?

No. This cap requires no adjustment for installation — it seats onto the standard filler neck as a direct-fit replacement.

Will this cap fit my vehicle?

It fits over 1,100 applications across many Buick, Chevrolet, Dodge and other models. Check the Buyer's Guide tab to confirm it matches your exact year, make, model and engine.