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Component Tests and General Diagnostics

CAP TESTING

1. Remove the radiator cap, wet its seal with engine coolant, then install it to pressure tester.





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