Radiator Pressure Cap; Turning the radiator pressure cap when the; engine and radiator are hot can allow steam - Page 281

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CAUTION:

Turning the radiator pressure cap when the
engine and radiator are hot can allow steam 
and scalding liquids to blow out and burn you
badly. With the coolant recovery tank, you will
almost never have to add coolant at the radiator.
Never turn the radiator pressure cap 

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 even a

little 

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 when the engine and radiator are hot.

CAUTION:

You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot
engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol,
and it will burn if the engine parts are hot
enough. Don’t spill coolant on a hot engine.

Occasionally check the coolant level in the radiator. 
For information on how to add coolant to the radiator,
see “Cooling System” in the Index.

Radiator Pressure Cap

NOTICE:

Your radiator cap is a 15 psi (105 kPa)
pressure

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type cap and must be tightly installed to

prevent coolant loss and possible engine damage
from overheating. Be sure the arrows on the cap
line up with the overflow tube on the radiator
filler neck.

See “Engine Compartment Overview” in the Index for
more information on location.