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Radiator Cap Testing

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Hyundai Tucson. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Remove the radiator cap, wet its seal with engine coolant, then install it to pressure tester.
    Fig 1: Removing Radiator Cap
    G06873042Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  2. Apply a pressure of 93 ~ 123kPa (0.95 ~ 1.25kgf/cm2 , 14 ~ 19 psi).
  3. Check for a drop in pressure.
  4. If the pressure drops, replace the cap.