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General Specifications

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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

Item Specification
Cooling System Pressure Test Specifications 89-124 kPa (13-18 psi) held for 2 minutes without pressure drop
Radiator Cap Pressure Test Specifications 89-124 kPa (13-18 psi)
Viscous Fan Clutch Test Specification - 4.6L, 5.4L and 6.8L 
Minimum speed requirements 1,600 RPM
Maximum speed requirements 2,300 RPM
Electronic Fan Clutch Test Specification - 6.0L Diesel 
Minimum speed requirementsa -
Maximum speed requirementsa -
Thermostat Opening Temperature - 4.6L, 5.4L 
Starts to open 86.7-90.6°C (188-195°F)
Fully open 100°C (212°F)
Thermostat Opening Temperature - 6.0L 
Starts to open 87-91°C (189-196°F)
Fully open 104°C (219°F)
Thermostat Opening Temperature - 6.8L 
Starts to open 83-87°C (181-189°F)
Fully open 99°C (210°F)

a Refer to the Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) article.