Hissing Cap Normal?
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The cooling system will build pressure as you heat the coolant due to liquid expansion. When it is cools and contracts, there should be very little residual pressure.
If you are worried, tee in a hose and a pressure gauge so you can get actual pressure readings (numbers) when both cold and hot.
If you are worried, tee in a hose and a pressure gauge so you can get actual pressure readings (numbers) when both cold and hot.
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The cooling system will build pressure as you heat the coolant due to liquid expansion. When it is cools and contracts, there should be very little residual pressure.
If you are worried, tee in a hose and a pressure gauge so you can get actual pressure readings (numbers) when both cold and hot.
If you are worried, tee in a hose and a pressure gauge so you can get actual pressure readings (numbers) when both cold and hot.
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