During a routine fluid level inspection a radiator is found to be low on coolant,but the coolant recovery tank was at the proper level.Technician A says that a faulty radiator cap could be the cause.Technician A says that a cracked radiator to recovery tank hose could be the cause.Who is correct?

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Both technicians have valid points. A faulty radiator cap could cause the loss of coolant from the radiator to the surrounding environment, resulting in a low coolant level. On the other hand, a cracked hose could cause the loss of coolant directly from the radiator to the ground, without affecting the recovery tank level. Thus, both possibilities should be checked to determine the exact cause of the low coolant level.

During a Routine Fluid Level Inspection a Radiator Is Found