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Have you ever wanted to
know more about your auto repairs,

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but were afraid to
ask your mechanic?

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This brief video provides
you with information designed to

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help you make the right
decisions about your auto repairs.

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The radiator cap keeps your
engine cool by sealing and

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pressurizing the
coolant inside it.

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It is designed to hold the
coolant and the radiator under

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a predetermined
amount of pressure.

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And if the pressure
reaches a maximum,

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the cap opens its release valve
and allows heat and coolant to

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escape. To maintain
your cooling system,

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it is important that even
the smallest components are working properly.

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If you're overheating
and coolant is not moving

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effectively through the system,

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have your service advisor
check your radiator cap.

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A new radiator cap is
an inexpensive repair and can

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prevent future damage because
a malfunctioning radiator cap

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will cause the coolant to boil,

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and your engine will not
get the proper amount of coolant.

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And if ignored long enough,
the engine will overheat,

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leading to costly repairs.

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From a safety standpoint,

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there's a slight safety
risk because an overheated engine

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might leave you stranded.

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But there is a high
environmental impact because

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leaking coolant is harmful
for children, pets,

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and other animals.