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Engine Cooling System Specifications 3.2L

Application

Specification

Unit

Standard

Cooling System

Cooling Type

--

Pressurized

Coolant

  • Type

--

DEX-COOL/Silicated Based Coolant

  • Capacity

L (qt)

10 (10.57)

Thermostat

  • Type

--

Wax Pallet

  • Temperature (Opened Initially)

°C (°F)

82°C (179.6°F)

  • Temperature (Completely Open)

°C (°F)

95°C (203°F)

Cooling Fan

  • Fan

--

Electrical Dual Fan

  • Number of Blade

EA

5 (Main)/7 (Aux)

  • Diameter

mm (in)

Main: 340 mm (13.4 in)

Aux: 320 mm (12.6 in)

  • ON Temperature at Low Speed

°C (°F)

100°C (212°F)

  • OFF Temperature at Low Speed

°C (°F)

98°C (208.4°F)

  • ON Temperature at High Speed

°C (°F)

110°C (230°F)

  • OFF Temperature at High Speed

°C (°F)

108°C (226.4°F)

Surge Tank

  • Open Pressure of the Pressure Valve

kPa/psi

140 (20.3)

  • Open Pressure of the Vacuum Valve

kPa/psi

10 (1.45)

Water Pump

  • Type

--

Centrifugal

  • Impeller Diameter

mm (in)

55 mm (2.17 in)

  • Number of Impeller Blade

EA

6

Radiator

  • Type

--

Cross Flow

  • Core Width

mm (in)

673 mm (26.50 in)

  • Core Height

mm (in)

511 mm (20.12 in)

  • Core Depth

mm (in)

27 mm (1.063 in)

  • Minimum Cooling Capacity

Kcal/h

83,000

Coolant Temperature Sensor (CTS)

  • Type

--

NTC

  • Signal Voltage (at normal engine temp)

V

1.0-2.0

  • Resistance (at -40°C)

k ohms

100.78

  • Resistance (at -20°C)

k ohms

24.75-33.26

  • Resistance (at 0°C)

k ohms

8.38-10.61

  • Resistance (at 40°C)

k ohms

1.37-1.56

  • Resistance (at 80°C)

k ohms

0.32-0.35

  • Resistance (at 120°C)

k ohms

0.093-0.107

Engine Cooling System Specifications 2.0L Diesel

Application

Specification

Unit

Standard

Cooling System

Cooling Type

--

Pressurized

Coolant

  • Type

--

DEX-COOL/Silicated Based Coolant

  • Capacity

L (qt)

9 (9.5)

Thermostat

  • Type

--

Wax Pallet

  • Temperature (Opened Initially)

°C (°F)

78-82°C (172-180°F)

  • Temperature (Completely Open)

°C (°F)

95°C (203°F)

  • Temperature (Completely Closed)

°C (°F)

75°C (167°F)

Cooling Fan

  • Fan

--

Electrical Dual Fan

  • Number of Blade

EA

5 (Main)/7 (Aux)

  • Diameter

mm (in)

Main: 340 mm (13.4 in)

Aux: 320 mm (12.6 in)

  • ON Temperature at Low Speed

°C (°F)

100°C (212°F)

  • OFF Temperature at Low Speed

°C (°F)

97°C (6°F)

  • ON Temperature at High Speed

°C (°F)

105°C (221°F)

  • OFF Temperature at High Speed

°C (°F)

102°C (215.6°F)

Surge Tank

  • Open Pressure of the Pressure Valve

kPa/psi

137.3 (19.91)

  • Open Pressure of the Vacuum Valve

kPa/psi

9.81 (1.42)

Water Pump

  • Type

--

Centrifugal

  • Impeller Diameter

mm (in)

85 mm (3.35 in)

  • Number of Impeller Blade

EA

7

Radiator

  • Type

--

Cross Flow

  • Core Width

mm (in)

673 mm (26.50 in)

  • Core Height

mm (in)

414 mm (16.30 in)

  • Core Depth

mm (in)

27 mm (1.063 in)

  • Minimum Cooling Capacity

Kcal/h

83,000

Engine Cooling System Specifications 2.4L

Application

Specification

Unit

Standard

Cooling System

Cooling Type

--

Pressurized

Coolant

  • Type

--

DEX-COOL/Silicated Based Coolant

  • Capacity

L (qt)

10 (10.57)

Thermostat

  • Type

--

Wax Pallet

  • Temperature (Opened Initially)

°C (°F)

87°C (189°F)

  • Temperature (Completely Open)

°C (°F)

102°C (226°F)

  • Temperature (Completely Closed)

°C (°F)

86°C (187°F)

Cooling Fan

  • Fan

--

Electrical Dual Fan

  • Number of Blade

EA

5 (Main)/7 (Aux)

  • Diameter

mm (in)

Main: 340 mm (13.4 in)

Aux: 320 mm (12.6 in)

  • ON Temperature at Low Speed

°C (°F)

96°C (204.8°F)

  • OFF Temperature at Low Speed

°C (°F)

93°C (199.4°F)

  • ON Temperature at High Speed

°C (°F)

100°C (212°F)

  • OFF Temperature at High Speed

°C (°F)

97°C (206.6°F)

Surge Tank

  • Open Pressure of the Pressure Valve

kPa/psi

140 (20.3)

  • Open Pressure of the Vacuum Valve

kPa/psi

10 (1.45)

Water Pump

  • Type

--

Centrifugal

  • Impeller Diameter

mm (in)

55 mm (2.17 in)

  • Number of Impeller Blade

EA

6

Radiator

  • Type

--

Cross Flow

  • Core Width

mm (in)

673 mm (26.50 in)

  • Core Height

mm (in)

511 mm (20.12 in)

  • Core Depth

mm (in)

27 mm (1.063 in)

  • Minimum Cooling Capacity

Kcal/h

83,000

Coolant Temperature Sensor (CTS)

  • Type

--

NTC

  • Signal Voltage (at normal engine temp)

V

1.0-2.0

  • Resistance (at -40°C)

k ohms

100.78

  • Resistance (at -20°C)

k ohms

24.75-33.26

  • Resistance (at 0°C)

k ohms

8.38-10.61

  • Resistance (at 40°C)

k ohms

1.37-1.56

  • Resistance (at 80°C)

k ohms

0.32-0.35

  • Resistance (at 120°C)

k ohms

0.093-0.107