How do you test for CO2 in coolant?
Squeeze the rubber bulb pump several times to draw the vapors from the radiator into the test chamber. When the test is complete, remove the test chamber from the radiator and turn the vehicle off. If the test fluid turns yellow, then CO2 is leaking into the coolant system.
How do you test for combustion gas in coolant?
Squeeze and release the squeeze bulb on the suction tube repeatedly to draw air from the coolant system through the fluid in the suction tube. The fluid in the tube is normally blue, but if exhaust gases are present in the coolant, the fluid will change color from blue to yellow.
How do you perform a combustion leak test?
Press the cone-shaped end of the leak detector into the radiator or coolant recovery bottle opening so it seals well. With the engine idling, squeeze and release the bulb for one minute to draw radiator gases through the test fluid. Note the color of the fluid. If the fluid turns yellow, it indicates a combustion leak.
How do you use a CO2 tester?
Using the suction cup, submerge the drop checker into your aquarium water and stick to the aquarium glass sides. Based on the concentration of your CO2 in your water, the colour of the solution will change. Check the colour.
What are the two equipment used to check for exhaust gas leakage into the cooling system?
An exhaust gas analyzer can detect exhaust fumes from within the cooling system. Simply hold the analyzer’s probe above the filler neck (with the cap removed), and the analyzer will detect any gases present.
How do I know if my coolant is leaking to the combustion chamber?
The smell of coolant and/or a whitish cloud of smoke from the exhaust at startup can be an indicator of coolant in the combustion chambers, which can be confirmed by a chemical test for exhaust hydrocarbons in the coolant.
What tools can be used to diagnose a combustion leak?
A combustion leak tester is meant to check the level of combustion gases in the engine coolant. A combustion leak tester is primarily designed to detect a leak, if any, from the combustion compartment of an engine (internal combustion) to the cooling water jacket which is located next to the combustion compartment.
What are the four ways of leakage testing of the cooling system?
Coolant Concentration Test: There are different ways to perform this test. You can use alkaline test strips, a refractometer or a hydrometer, the last being the most common.