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Radiator Test

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  1. 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.
  2. Attach a commercially available pressure tester (A) to the radiator, and apply a pressure of 93-123 kPa (0.95-1.25 kgf/cm2 , 13.5-17.8 psi).
    Fig 1: Attaching Commercially Available Pressure Tester To Radiator
    G06422390Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  3. Inspect for engine coolant leaks and a drop in pressure.
  4. Remove the tester, then reinstall the radiator cap.