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10. Check For Coolant Leak

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Infiniti M45. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Apply pressure to the cooling system with a tester, and check if the pressure drops.

Fig 1: Applying Pressure To Cooling System
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Testing pressure: 157 kPa (1.6 kg/cm 2 , 23 psi) 

CAUTION: Higher than the specified pressure may cause radiator damage. Pressure should not drop.

OK or NG 

  1. OK: GO TO 12. CHECK RADIATOR CAP .
  2. NG: GO TO 11.
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