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Can a higher pressure radiator cap really help your car run cooler?

Jun 23, 2009 by jason | Posted in Maintenance & Repairs

I have been told that having a higher pressure radiator cap will help keep your car cooler... Is this true?

Yes, yes it can

anerdanddork | Jun 23, 2009

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