FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Radiator Cap: Testing and Inspection

1. Remove the expansion tank cap, wet its seal with engine coolant, then install it on the pressure tester.
2. Apply a pressure of 93 - 123 kPa (14 - 18 psi).
3. Check for a drop in pressure.





4. If the pressure drops, replace the cap.