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Cooling System: Testing and Inspection


Radiator Cap Testing
1. Remove the radiator cap, wet its seal with engine coolant, then install it on pressure tester.




2. Apply a pressure of 93 - 123kPa (0.95 - 1.25kgf/cm2, 14 - 19psi)
3. Check for a drop in pressure.
4. If the pressure drops, replace the cap.