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Old Jul 15, 2010 | 09:17 PM
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I have a 98 5.9 limited and im wondering why i need an 18 pound pressure cap? or if i can put i less pressure one on...
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Old Jul 15, 2010 | 10:59 PM
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Why do you want a lower pressure cap? You will only lower the boiling point of your cooling system if you do that. For every pound of pressure, you add three degrees to the boiling point of the cooling system.
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