Cooling System Specifications: Notes

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BELT ADJUSTMENT SPECIFICATIONS

Application

Specification

A/C Compressor

⁽¹⁾

Generator

⁽¹⁾

Power Steering

⁽¹⁾

⁽¹⁾	Serpentine belt tension is automatically adjusted by tensioner.

COOLING SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS

Application

Specification

Volume ⁽¹⁾

9.7 Qts. (9.2L)

Cooling Fan Thermal Switch ⁽²⁾

First Stage

183-192°F (84-89°C)

Off

168-181°F (76-83°C)

Second Stage

194-203°F (90-95°C)

Off

180-192°F (82-89°C)

Thermostat

Starts To Open

176°F (80°C)

Fully Open

221°F (105°C)

Opening Stroke

.28" (7mm)

Reservoir Cap Opening Pressure

17-22 psi

⁽¹⁾	Total coolant quantity may vary depending on vehicle equipment. Only use coolant additive G12 (according to TL VW 774 D).It is a red color. Do NOT mix G12 with any other coolant additive! See COOLING SYSTEM PRECAUTIONS .

⁽²⁾	Coolant fan thermal switch is located on right side of radiator.

Fig 1: Coolant Hose Routing Diagram (2.8L VR6 - Engine Code AXK)

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