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Radiator Cap Inspection

  1. Attach the radiator cap to a radiator cap tester with the SST  . Apply pressure gradually.
    Fig 1: Pressure Testing Radiator Cap
    G01119937Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  2. Verify that the pressure becomes stable within the specification.
    • If the pressure is held for 10 s  , the radiator cap is normal.

      Pressure 

      94-122 kPa {0.95-1.25 kgf/cm 2  , 13.5-17.7 psi}