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Re: rad caps
Posted to Technical Discussion Forum on 10/29/2006

50kPa of cap pressure = 12°C rise in the boiling point of water.

Also the use of pressure in the cooling system reduces cavitation which can destroy water pumps or their immediate areas in a short time.

Stick with what is recommended.

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