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4. Check For Coolant Leak

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

  1. 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 5.
  2. NG: Check the following for leak. Refer to CHECKING COOLING SYSTEM FOR LEAKS .
    • Hose
    • Radiator
    • Water pump
Fig 1: Pressure Testing Cooling System
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