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-  Start engine and maintain an engine speed of 
about 2000 RPM for approx. 3 minutes. 
     
-  Allow engine to idle until the lower radiator hose 
is hot.Check coolant level and top up if 
necessary. When engine is at normal operating 
temperature, coolant level must be at max. 
mark; when engine is cold, between min. and 
max. marks. 
     
WARNING! 
     
The cooling system is pressurized when the 
engine is warm. When opening the expansion 
tank, wear gloves and other appropriate 
protection, cover the cap using a cloth, and 
open carefully to relieve system pressure 
slowly. 
     
-  Switch engine off.
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Cooling system, pressure test
 
     
Special tools and equipment  
     
VAG1274 cooling system tester
     VAG1274/1 adapter or VAG1274/8 with 
VAG1274/9 
     
Test condition:  
     Engine at operating temperature 
     
WARNING! 
     
The cooling system is pressurized when the 
engine is warm. When opening the expansion 
tank, wear gloves and other appropriate 
protection, cover the cap using a cloth, and 
open carefully to relieve system pressure 
slowly. 
     
-  Open coolant expansion tank cap.
     
Vehicles with small cap 
    
-  Using VAG1274/1 adapter, attach VAG1274 cooling system tester to 
coolant expansion tank. 
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