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For 1990-2009 cars only

Special Tools

EN 48974 EGR Cooler Pressure Tester Adapter Set

Cause

Correction

Faulty cylinder head gasket and/or cracking, or other damage to the cylinder head and engine block cooling system passages.

Coolant consumption may or may not cause the engine to overheat

  1. Perform a cylinder leak down test. Refer to Cylinder Leakage Test.
  2. Inspect the cylinder head and engine block for damage to the coolant passages and/or a faulty head gasket.
  3. Repair or replace as required.

Faulty EGR System

Inspect EGR cooler using EN 48974 tester 1 and replace the EGR cooler if any problem is found.