Engine Coolant Specifications: Maintenance
Periodic maintenance is necessary for extended cooling system and engine life, because engine and cooling system are made of different metals. Changing the coolant at scheduled maintenance periods reduces electrolysis and removes sediments.
COOLING SYSTEM APPLICATION (1)
| Application | Specification | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant Capacity | ||||||
| Festiva | 5.3 Qts. (5.0L) | |||||
| Merkur XR4Ti | 9.0 Qts. (8.5L) | |||||
| Scorpio | ||||||
| A/T | 7.2 Qts. (6.8L) | |||||
| M/T | 6.5 Qts. (6.1L) | |||||
| Tracer | ||||||
| A/T | 6.3 Qts. (6.0L) | |||||
| M/T | 5.3 Qts. (5.0L) | |||||
| Cooling Fan | ||||||
| Festiva | 194°F (90°C) | |||||
| Merkur XR4Ti | 210°F (98°C) | |||||
| Tracer | ||||||
| A/T | 207°F (97°C); 194°F (90°C) | |||||
| M/T | 207°F (97°C); 194°F (90°C) | |||||
| Thermostat | ||||||
| Festiva | 185°F (85°C) | |||||
| Merkur XR4Ti | ||||||
| Starts | 192°F (89°C) | |||||
| Fully Open | 212°F (100°C) | |||||
| Scorpio | ||||||
| A/T | ||||||
| Starts | 192°F (89°C) | |||||
| Fully Open | 212°F (100°C) | |||||
| M/T | ||||||
| Starts | 192°F (89°C) | |||||
| Fully Open | 212°F (100°C) | |||||
| Tracer | ||||||
| A/T | ||||||
| Starts | 185°F (85°C) | |||||
| Fully Open | 212°F (100°C) | |||||
| M/T | ||||||
| Starts | 185°F (85°C) | |||||
| Fully Open | 212°F (100°C) | |||||
| Pressure Cap | ||||||
| Festiva | 12-14 psi | |||||
| Merkur XR4Ti | 14-18 psi | |||||
| Scorpio | ||||||
| A/T | 16-18 psi | |||||
| M/T | 16-18 psi | |||||
| Tracer | ||||||
| A/T | 11-15 psi | |||||
| M/T | 11-15 psi | |||||
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