Practice question

A cooling system pressure test shows the system loses pressure steadily with no external leaks visible. What does this indicate?

  1. An internal head gasket leak allowing coolant to escape into the combustion chamber or oil passages
  2. A faulty radiator cap that is not holding pressure
  3. Air trapped in the cooling system causing false pressure readings
  4. A crack in the coolant reservoir allowing evaporation

Answer: A — An internal head gasket leak allowing coolant to escape into the combustion chamber or oil passages

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