Section 165 (Engine Cooling System (H4SO)): Radiator: Inspection
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Subaru Impreza. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the radiator cap, fill the radiator with engine coolant, and then install the tester to the installation position of cap.
- Apply a pressure of 157 kPa (1.6 kg/cm2, 23 psi) to the radiator and check the following points:
- Leakage from the radiator or its vicinity
- Leakage from the hose or its connections
CAUTION:
- Engine should be turned off.
- Wipe engine coolant from check points in advance.
- Be careful of engine coolant from spurting out when removing the tester.
- Be careful not to deform the filler neck of radiator when installing and removing the tester.