Practice question

Why should you never open the radiator cap (tapa del radiador) when the engine is hot?

  1. The cap will instantly rust
  2. The cooling system is under high thermal pressure, and removing the cap will cause boiling coolant and steam to erupt violently, causing severe third-degree burns
  3. It causes the battery to explode
  4. It discharges the vehicle's air conditioning refrigerant

Answer: B — The cooling system is under high thermal pressure, and removing the cap will cause boiling coolant and steam to erupt violently, causing severe third-degree burns

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