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Radiator Test

  1. Remove the engine compartment covers (see ENGINE COMPARTMENT COVER REPLACEMENT )
  2. Wait until the engine is cool, then carefully remove the radiator cap, and fill the radiator with engine coolant to the base of the filler neck
  3. Attach a commercially available pressure tester (A) to the radiator, and apply a pressure of 93-123 kPa (0 95-1 25 kgf/cm2 , 14-18 psi)
    Fig 1: Attaching Commercially Available Pressure Tester To Radiator
    G05987135Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  4. Inspect for engine coolant leaks and a drop in pressure
  5. Remove the tester, then reinstall the radiator cap
  6. Install the engine compartment covers (see ENGINE COMPARTMENT COVER REPLACEMENT )
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