Radiator: Testing and Inspection
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COMPONENT TEST - RADIATOR LEAK TEST, REMOVED FROM THE VEHICLE - 2.5L
CAUTION:Never leak test an aluminum radiator in the same water that copper/brass radiators are tested in. Flux and caustic cleaners can be present in the cleaning tank and they will damage aluminum radiators.
NOTE:Clean the radiator before leak testing to avoid contamination of the tank.
1. Leak test the radiator in clean water with 138 kPa (20 psi) air pressure.