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How to Pressure Test a Cooling System (2026)

September 28, 2026 by GarageBoy
how to pressure test a cooling system

To pressure test a cooling system, let the engine cool completely, take the radiator cap off, fit the correct adapter onto a coolant pressure tester, and pump the system up to the pressure printed on your radiator cap, usually 13-16 PSI. Watch the gauge for at least ten minutes. A gauge that holds means the … Read more

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