× Auto Repair Pros Member Benefits TechHelp Knowledge Base Forums Resources My iATN Marketplace Chat Pricing About Us Join Industry Sponsors Video Members Only Repair Shops Auto Pro Careers Auto Pro Reviews
Join Now
International Automotive Technicians Network
Re: 99 northstar radiator cap left off for trip
Posted to Technical Discussion Forum on 9/11/2002 2 Replies

Carl,

The pressure cap is an integral component of modern cooling systems, expecially FWD's. Even with a 65% coolant mixture, most FWD's will boil over before the fan comes on at idle, with the cap off or loose, with the A.C. off. This applies to RWD's also,... Login to read more.

2 Replies Received (View Replies)