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Checking Cooling System For Coolant Leaks

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Nissan Pathfinder. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

To check for leakage, apply pressure to the cooling system with a tester.

Testing pressure: 157 kPa (1.6 kg/cm 2  , 23 psi) 

CAUTION: Higher than the specified pressure may cause radiator damage.
Fig 1: Applying Pressure To Cooling System With Tester
G02032428Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.