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Why is not safe to open the radiator cap when the engine is overheating?
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∙ 12y ago
When the cooling system is overheated, the coolant is at pressure. Removing the radiator cap will release the pressure, and allow the coolant to boil, probably splashing you with boiling-hot radiator fluid. Your arms and hands will certainly be burned, and there's a good chance that the boiling coolant will splash your face.
You wouldn't like it if that happens.
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Why is it not safe to open the radiator cap when the engine is overheating?
The cooling system is under pressure and opening the cap can spray you (and other things) with very hot coolant.
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When the cooling system is overheated, the coolant is at pressure. Removing the radiator cap will release the pressure, and allow the coolant to boil, probably splashing you with boiling-hot radiator fluid. Your arms and hands will certainly be burned, and there's a good chance that the boiling coolant will splash your face. You wouldn't like it if that happens.
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