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Pressure Test Radiator Cap Service

How much does a Pressure Test Radiator Cap cost?

On average, the cost for a Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pressure Test Radiator Cap is $95 with $0 for parts and $95 for labor. Prices may vary depending on your location.

CarServiceEstimateShop/Dealer Price
2006 Chevrolet Silverado 3500V8-6.6L Turbo DieselService typePressure Test Radiator CapEstimate$114.99Shop/Dealer Price$124.99 - $132.49
2004 Chevrolet Silverado 3500V8-6.6L Turbo DieselService typePressure Test Radiator CapEstimate$94.99Shop/Dealer Price$105.01 - $112.52
2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500V8-6.0LService typePressure Test Radiator CapEstimate$94.99Shop/Dealer Price$105.01 - $112.52
2004 Chevrolet Silverado 3500V8-8.1LService typePressure Test Radiator CapEstimate$94.99Shop/Dealer Price$104.99 - $112.48
2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500V8-8.1LService typePressure Test Radiator CapEstimate$94.99Shop/Dealer Price$105.02 - $112.55
2001 Chevrolet Silverado 3500V8-8.1LService typePressure Test Radiator CapEstimate$94.99Shop/Dealer Price$105.01 - $112.52
2002 Chevrolet Silverado 3500V8-6.6L Turbo DieselService typePressure Test Radiator CapEstimate$99.99Shop/Dealer Price$109.87 - $117.28
2004 Chevrolet Silverado 3500V8-6.0LService typePressure Test Radiator CapEstimate$99.99Shop/Dealer Price$110.24 - $117.94
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What is the radiator cap pressure test all about?

In a pressurized cooling system like those found on all cars, your car’s radiator cap is calibrated to seal in coolant to a particular pressure point, then allow some vapor to escape once that threshold has been reached. The ejected fluid is piped into the overflow bottle you might have seen in the engine bay. Then, as the engine cools, the coolant level may drop inside radiator. When that happens, a reverse-flow valve in the radiator cap opens to allow fluid from the bottle to return to the radiator. A radiator cap that isn’t working properly may cause too much fluid to escape the system.

Keep in mind:

  • A radiator cap pressure test is quick and simple, and replacement radiator caps are inexpensive.
  • Leaving a defective radiator cap in place can cause damage to the engine.

How it's done:

  • The vehicle engine is cooled before the radiator cap can be removed
  • The radiator pressure is relieved and the cap is removed
  • The radiator cap is pressure tested to specifications
  • The radiator cap is replaced and/or reinstalled to the radiator
  • The vehicle is verified to confirm problem is fixed

Our recommendation:

If your car’s engine overheats, or the overflow bottle seems overly full, have the radiator (and radiator cap) pressure tested.

What are the common symptoms indicating you need to pressure test the radiator cap?

  • Car overheats
  • Car’s overflow bottle fills up

How important is this service?

Not having this safety valve on the car’s cooling system operate properly can over- or under-pressurize the system, leading to damage to hoses, the radiator, and even the car’s cylinder head.

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Chevrolet Silverado 3500 V8-6.6L Turbo Diesel - Oil Change - Nuevo, California
Jay is very good and has been doing this for a long time. But what makes him so different is he has integrity. Twice now, he has passed on doing a job because it did not need to be done. Most mechanics and for sure dealerships would have turned a blind eye and did the job. Example-With my last job, my brakes start making what I thought was a worn-out pad. My truck had 127K on it, and the brakes pads have never been done. Who knew you could get 200K out of a set of brake pads. Anyway, I had already purchased the pads and had them waiting for Jay. After inspecting all four brakes, he called me. He explained he could do the job, but the pads are only about 60% worn, and I should be able to make 200K. Of course, I passed on the brake job and just paid Jay for the inspection time. I wish other mechanics were this honest. Honesty will keep the customer coming back, and that is why Jay is my goto mechanic.

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Chevrolet Silverado 3500 V8-8.1L - Oil Change - North Port, Florida
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