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Radiator Cap Testing

  1. Remove the radiator cap, wet its seal with engine coolant, then install it on a pressure tester.
    G12826165Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  2. Apply a pressure of 79.4 - 122.58 kPa (0.95 - 1.25 kgf/cm2 , 11.5 - 17.78 psi).
  3. Check for a drop in pressure.
  4. If the pressure drops, replace the cap.