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product_id: 606478977
title: "Gates 31516 Safety Release Radiator Cap"
brand: "gates"
price: "$U1284"
currency: UYU
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 5
category: "Gates"
url: https://www.desertcart.uy/products/606478977-gates-31516-safety-release-radiator-cap
store_origin: UY
region: Uruguay
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# Safety release lever prevents burns Accurate pressure control Corrosion-resistant heavy-gauge metal Gates 31516 Safety Release Radiator Cap

**Brand:** gates
**Price:** $U1284
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🛠️ Upgrade your ride’s heart with precision and safety—because your engine deserves the best!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Gates 31516 Safety Release Radiator Cap by gates
- **How much does it cost?** $U1284 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- gates enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted gates brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Safety First:** Innovative safety release lever vents steam safely through overflow tube, protecting you from burns.
- • **Built to Last:** Heavy-gauge, corrosion-resistant metal ensures durability and long service life.
- • **Trusted Quality:** Highly rated with 4.7 stars and a top 50 rank in automotive radiator caps—join the savvy pros.
- • **Universal Compatibility:** Works seamlessly with or without coolant recovery systems, simplifying inventory.
- • **Precision Pressure Control:** Maintains optimal radiator pressure for peak engine performance.

## Overview

The Gates 31516 Safety Release Radiator Cap is a corrosion-resistant, heavy-gauge metal cap designed for reliable pressure control in automotive cooling systems. Featuring a safety release lever to prevent accidental burns by safely venting steam, it fits applications with or without coolant recovery systems. Highly rated and trusted, it ensures long-lasting performance and reduces inventory complexity.

## Description

All Gates radiator pressure caps are constructed of corrosion-resistant, heavy-gauge metal

Review: The quality is there. Replaced a brand that were as good that had worn out.
Review: Perfect

## Features

- Assures long service life and accurate control of pressure
- Can be used for applications with or without coolant recovery systems
- Inventory requirements are dramatically reduced
- Safety release lever
- Protects against accidental burns by releasing steam through overflow tube

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B000C2WESC |
| Best Sellers Rank | #51,550 in Automotive ( See Top 100 in Automotive ) #47 in Automotive Radiator Caps Standard |
| Brand | Gates |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (489) |
| Date First Available | 12 April 2022 |
| Exterior | Machined |
| Item Weight | 0.28 g |
| Item model number | 31516 |
| Manufacturer | Gates |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 31516 |
| Model | Gates |
| OEM Part Number | 861854 |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Gates
- **Colour:** Red
- **Exterior finish:** Machined
- **Material:** Metal
- **Vehicle service type:** Car, Truck, Van

## Images

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by B***H on 8 January 2026*

The quality is there. Replaced a brand that were as good that had worn out.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by B***T on 1 January 2026*

Perfect

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by A***R on 3 February 2020*

Very good fitted to freightliner

## Frequently Bought Together

- Gates 31516 Safety Release Radiator Cap
- PEAK 50/50 Prediluted Antifreeze and Coolant for All Engine Cooling Systems
- BlueDevil Products 00203 Radiator Flush & Oil Degreaser - 1 Quart

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*Product available on Desertcart Uruguay*
*Store origin: UY*
*Last updated: 2026-01-29*