On-Vehicle Inspection [10/2015 - ]: Procedure
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- INSPECT RESERVE TANK CAP (for Intercooler)
- Measure the valve opening pressure.
- If there are water stains or foreign matter on the O-ring, clean it with water and finger scouring.
*a O-ring *b Rubber Packing NOTE:Always perform the procedure by hand so as not to damage the O-ring.
- Check that the O-ring is not deformed, cracked or swollen.
- Apply engine coolant to the O-ring and rubber packing before using a radiator cap tester.
- When using the radiator cap tester, tilt it upwards 30° or more.
*1 Reserve Tank Cap (for Intercooler) *a Radiator Cap Tester *b 30° or more - Pump the radiator cap tester several times and check the maximum pressure*.
Pump Speed
1 pump per second
*: Even if the cap cannot maintain the maximum pressure, it is not a defect.
Result
Item Specified Condition Standard pressure
(for brand-new reserve tank cap (for Intercooler))93 to 123 kPa (0.9 to 1.3 kgf/cm2 , 13.5 to 18.0 psi) Minimum pressure
(for used reserve tank cap (for Intercooler))79 kPa (0.8 kgf/cm2 , 11.5 psi) If the maximum pressure is less than the minimum pressure, replace the reserve tank cap (for Intercooler).
- If there are water stains or foreign matter on the O-ring, clean it with water and finger scouring.
- Measure the valve opening pressure.