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Radiator Cap Testing

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  1. Remove the radiator cap, wet its seal with engine coolant, then install it on pressure tester.
    Fig 1: Testing Radiator Cap
    G06523363Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  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 below 14 psi, replace the cap.