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Why are you getting moisture around your radiator cap?
The cap is faulty, replace it.
Why is there pressure in the upper radiator hose?
There should be 15-17 psi in the cooling system when warmed up under normal operation. Any more than that the radiator cap should release.
Why is there pressure in your radiator if a thermostat is good?
You should have pressure in the cooling system. The radiator cap is marked as to how much pressure it is designed to hold, usually 15 to 17 lbs.
How do you pressure test radiator cap?
With a radiator cap pressure tester. The tool usually comes along with a cooling system pressure test kit.
What is the PSI rating on the radiator cap?
The PSI (Pounds per Square Inch) rating is what pressure the radiator cap is designed to hold up to but not exceed in the cooling system.
Why is my radiator hose sucking in when you start your engine?
The relief vent in the radiator cap is not working, replace the radiator cap.
Why are you getting moisture around your radiator cap?
The cap is faulty, replace it.
Why would the bottom radiator hos blow off the engine?
Probably an old hose that should have been replaced. Replace the hose, clamps and the radiator cap. Inspect the other hoses. The radiator cap should release pressure in excess of psi noted on cap, usually 15 to 17 psi.
What would cause a top radiator hose to crush on a 2001 3.1 buick?
Check valve in radiator cap malfunction, replace radiator cap.
Should you replace radiator cap after replacing water pump?
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Why is my 1992 buick leaking antifreeze around top of radiator?
You likely need to replace your radiator cap - the rubber seal in the cap is worn.
Radiator cap leak?
Replace the cap with a new one. Any auto parts store will have that.
How do you tell if your radiator cap is faulty?
take the cap off and check this look under the cap and see if the rubber seal is broken or it looks worn but if in doubt replace it a mechanic has tool for connecting to radiator to check cap pressure. but if you think radiator cap is the problem, just buy a new one they cost under 10 bucks. if that is the problem, it is sure cheaper than going to a mechanic
Why would your car smoke from the radiator cap if the cap is on all the way?
Either the cap is defective or too much pressure is building up in the system. I would replace the cap is it does not appear to be overheating. answer you have a defective radiator cap replace with a new one with same pressure rating as old one
How many lbs of pressure on top radiator hose 1999 Chrysler sebring?
It should be printed on the radiator cap. Most are around 16 psi.It should be printed on the radiator cap. Most are around 16 psi.
How do you flush a radiator on Acura rl?
To flush a radiator on an Acura RL you will need to make sure the care is level. Remove the radiator cap from the radiator under the hood. Place a bucket under the radiator and remove the radiator plug. This is a white plug located on the bottom of the radiator which may be hidden by the splash guards at the front of the vehicle. After the radiator fluid has been drained replace the white radiator plug. Refill the radiator with coolant and replace the radiator cap.
What should the pressure be on a 1994 Honda Civic EX 1.6L radiator cap?
generally most radiator caps should hold 15psi, if they drop the cap is no good.
