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For 1990-2009 cars only

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

1

Check for a leaking radiator, refer to Cooling System Leak Testing .

Is the radiator leaking?

--

Go to Step 2

Go to Step 3

2

Repair or install new parts as necessary.

Is the repair complete?

--

System OK

--

3

Check for a faulty radiator filler cap.

Is the cap operating properly?

--

Go to Step 4

Go to Step 2

4

Check for a leaking coolant recovery hose or reservoir, refer to Coolant Recovery Reservoir Replacement .

Is the reservoir or the hose leaking?

--

Go to Step 2

Go to Step 5

5

Check for leaking hoses or connections, refer to Cooling System Leak Testing .

Are the hoses or are the connections leaking?

--

Go to Step 2

Go to Step 6

6

Check for a leaking coolant pump seal or gasket, refer to Coolant Heater Diagnosis .

Is the coolant pump leaking?

--

Go to Step 2

Go to Step 7

7

Check for a leaking cylinder head gasket or improper bolt torque, refer to Cooling System Leak Testing .

Are the gaskets OK and are the bolts torqued correctly?

--

Go to Step 9

Go to Step 8

8

Install new gaskets (if required).

Torque the bolts to the specifications.

Is the repair complete?

--

System OK

--

9

  1. Check for a leaking intake manifold gasket.
  2. Torque the bolts to the specifications.

Is the gasket leaking?

--

Go to Step 8

Go to Step 10

10

Check for a leaking cylinder head or a block core plug.

Is a core plug leaking?

--

Go to Step 2

Go to Step 11

11

Check for a leaking coolant heater, refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .

Is the heater leaking?

--

Go to Step 2

Go to Step 1