Checking Reservoir Cap

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Check reservoir cap relief pressure using Tool.

Fig 1: Checking Reservoir Cap Relief Pressure
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

Tool number : EG17650301 (J-33984-A)

Standard: 78 - 98 kPa (0.8 - 1.0 kg/cm ² , 11 - 14 psi)

Limit: 59 kPa (0.6 kg/cm ² , 9 psi)
- When connecting the reservoir cap to the tester, apply water or coolant to the cap seal surface.
- Replace the reservoir cap if there is an abnormality in the negative-pressure valve, or if the open-valve pressure is outside of the standard values.