Section 78 (Engine Cooling System (H4SO)): Radiator: Inspection
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Subaru Outback and 2012 Subaru Legacy. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Check that the radiator does not have deformation, cracks or damage.
- Check that the hose has no cracks, damage or loose part.
- Remove the radiator cap, fill the radiator with engine coolant, and then install the radiator cap tester to the filler neck of radiator.
- Apply a pressure of 157 kPa (1.6 kgf/cm2 , 23 psi) to the radiator, and check the following items.
- 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 radiator cap tester.
- Be careful not to deform the filler neck of radiator when installing and removing the radiator cap tester.