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Radiator Cap Test

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  1. Remove the radiator cap (A), wet its seal with engine coolant, then install it on the commercially available pressure tester (B).
    Fig 1: Identifying Radiator Cap & Pressure Tester
    G03692506Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  2. Apply a pressure of 93-123 kPa (0.95-1.25 kgf/cm2, 14-18 psi).
  3. Check for a drop in pressure.
  4. If the pressure drops, replace the cap.