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Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge Unit Check

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  1. Drain the engine coolant.
  2. Remove the engine coolant temperature gauge unit.
  3. Put water temperature gauge unit into the hot water in specified temperature, and ensure that basic resistance is within standard value.
    1. Standard value: 70°C (150°F) 104 +/- 13.5 ohm 
    2. Reference value: 
      Fig 1: Engine Coolant Temperature Resistance Chart
      G01881277Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
      Fig 2: Putting Water Temperature Gauge Unit Into Hot Water
      G01881278Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
    3. After inspection, apply specified sealant at threads of water temperature gauge unit, and tighten to the specified torque.
      1. Semi-drying sealant: 3M(tm) ADD part No.2310 or equivalent 
    4. Refill coolant.
      Fig 3: Installing Water Temperature Gauge Unit
      G01881279Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
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