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Radiator Cap Testing

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  1. Remove the radiator cap, wet its seal with engine coolant, and then install it on a pressure tester.
    G14178828Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  2. Apply a pressure of 79.43-122.58 kpa (0.81-1.25 kg/cm2 , 11.52-17.78 psi).
  3. Check for a drop in pressure.
  4. If the pressure drops, replace the cap.