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Standards & Service Limits: Cooling

Fig 1: Cooling Specifications Table
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Cooling Specifications

Item Measurement Qualification Standard or New Service Limit
Radiator Coolant capacity (Includes engine, heater, hoses, and reservoir) M/T: engine overhaul 5.1 (5.4 US qt, 4.5 lmp qt)
M/T: coolant change 4.0 (4.2 US qt, 3.5 lmp qt)
A/T: engine overhaul 5.0 (5.3 US qt, 4.4 lmp qt)
A/T: coolant change 3.9 (4.1 US qt, 3.4 lmp qt)
Reservoir Coolant capacity   0.4 (0.4 US qt, 0.4 lmp qt)
Radiator cap Opening pressure   93-123 kPa (0.95-1.25 kgf/cm2 , 14-18 psi)
Thermostat Opening temperature Begins to open 169-176°F (76-80°C)
Fully open 194°F (90°C)
Valve lift at fully open   8.0 mm (0.31 in.) min.
Radiator fan switch Thermoswitch "ON" temperature   196-203°F (91-95°C)
Thermoswitch "OFF" temperature   Subtract 5 -15°F (3-8°C) from actual "ON" temperature