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Cooling System 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 CHART

Application Press. Cap psi Coolant Capacity Thermostat Open °F(°C) Cooling Fan °F(°C)
Colt/Mirage 11-15 5.3 (5.0) 190-212 (88-100) 178-185 (81-85)
Colt Vista 11-15 7.4 (7.0) 190-212 (88-100) 178-185 (81-85)
Conquest/ Starion 11-15 9.7 (9.2) (1) (1)
Cordia/ Tredia 11-15 8.0 (7.7) 190-212 (88-100) 178-185 (81-85)
Galant 11-15 8.0 (7.5) 190-212 (88-100) 178-185 (81-85)
Montero 11-15 9.2 (8.7) 190-212 (88-100) 178-185 (81-85)
Ram-50/ Pickup (2.0L) 11-15 7.4 (7.0) 190-212 (88-100) 178-185 (81-85)
Ram-50/ Pickup (2.6L) 11-15 8.3 (7.9) 190-212 (88-100) 178-185 (81-85)
Raider 11-15 8.5 (8.0) 190-212 (88-100) -
(1) Larger fan comes on at 180-190°F (82-88°C), and goes off at 172-183°F (78-84°C). Smaller fan comes on at 207-217°F (97- 103°C), and goes off at 199-216°F (93-102°C).