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2torial #0714:
Learn2 Flush a
Car Radiator
 Replace the radiator pressure
cap
Basically, this isn't too tough--you replace the
cap in reverse of how you removed it. It's
important, however, that you get it on tightly. The
cap has two wide tabs, opposite each other on the
cap, hanging down slightly. Measured across, each
tab is about one quarter of the circumference of
the cap. The fill spout, where you poured in the
coolant, has two notches or cutouts that match up
with the tabs of the cap.
- Match the tabs with the cutouts on
the fill spout. Press down firmly on the cap and
turn it to the right a quarter turn. Give it a
jiggle to be sure it's in place. Though the cap
shouldn't be tight at this point, you shouldn't
be able to lift it off, either.
- Turn the cap another quarter turn to
the right, still pressing down, until you feel
it lock into place. It should be locked tight
now and won't move if you try to wiggle it.
- With a rag, wipe around the cap to
clean off any coolant that might have sputtered
out. That coolant smells awful if it's left
there to burn off!
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