cooling ARIEL ATOM 2 2006 Owners Manual

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GM DRIVETRAINS

The Ecotec 2.0L SC (Supercharged) is compact and lightw eight, and its Eaton M62 Supercharger adds 40
percent more power to the Ecotec 2.0L engine compared to a naturally aspirated version. The M62
supercharger utilizes a helical roots compressor and integr al pressure control, producing a maximum of 12-19
PSI of boost. The boosted intake flow exits into an all-new matched intake manifold with an integral air- to-
liquid heat exchange intake charge cooler system. A comp act single-track, six-rib belt supercharger drive
system utilizes a linear tensioning device to further st rengthen the already impressive system performance and
durability. A microprocessor manages the M62 supercharge r, fuel, direct spark delivery systems and the
engine’s 68-mm Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) system . ETC delivers outstanding throttle response,
improved reliability and better integration with cru ise control electronics for greater overall performance a nd
drivability.
The Ecotec 2.0L SC engine is built with a six-quart oi l sump and a crankshaft driven pump. A block-mounted
oil cooler, or optional remote cooler, is included to e nsure proper lubricant cooling that promotes long engi ne
life.
The 2.0L SC engine is built exclusively at the FGP (Fi at-GM Powertrain) engine facility in Kaiserslautern,
Germany. This plant uses a die-cast production techniqu e that yields a block that is well suited for high-stress
applications including turbocharging and supercharging.
Often referred to as the Global Four Cylinder, the starting point for the 2.0L SC is the Ecotec 2.2L (RPO L61).
This engine has leveraged GM Powertrain’s worldwide de sign and engineering capability by drawing on the
best practice of technical centers in North America and Eu rope. The Ecotec 2.2L created a template for
subsequent global powertrain development that laid th e groundwork for engines such as Powertrain’s new
Global 3.6: V6. Most important, the Ecotec 2.2L is a world-class gasoline engine with obvious benefits for the

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GM FUSE PANELS (Without Master Battery Switch)
Fuse Box 1
Fuse Box 2
Relays

Fuse # Rating Description Relays

Fuse # Rating Description
F1 30A Battery F1 20A Ignition

R1
After Cool F2 15A Brake Light R1
Starter
F2 15A Fuel Pump
F3 15A Light Switch F3 20A High Beam
R2
Power Train F4 20A Power Point R2
Cooling Fan F4 20A Low Beam
F5 10A ALDL F5
No Fuse
R3
F6 10A ECM Battery R3
High
Beam F6 15A Power Train
F7 10A Hazard F7 15A BU Lamp
Switch &
Master Lube
R4
F8 15A Horn R4
Low
Beam
F8 2A Dash
F9 F9 15A Run Lights
R5
F10 R5
Fuel
Pump F10 15A Turn Signal

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GM FUSE PANELS (With Master Battery Switch)
Fuse Box 1
Fuse Box 2
Relays

Fuse # Rating Description Relays

Fuse # Rating Description
F1 30A Battery F1 20A Ignition

R1
After Cool F2 15A Brake Light R1
Starter
F2 15A Fuel Pump
F3 15A Light Switch F3 20A High Beam
R2
Power Train F4 20A Power Point R2
Cooling Fan F4 20A Low Beam
F5 10A ALDL F5 10A ECU Battery
R3
F6 No Fuse R3
High
Beam F6 15A Power Train
F7 10A Hazard F7 15A BU Lamp
Switch &
Master Lube
R4
F8 15A Horn R4
Low
Beam
F8 20A Dash
F9 F9 15A Run Lights
R5
F10 R5
Fuel
Pump F10 15A Turn Signal

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HONDA FUSE PANELS
Fuse Box 1
Fuse Box 2
Relays

Fuse # Rating Description Relays

Fuse # Rating Description
F1 30A Battery F1 20A Ignition

R1
After Cool F2 15A Brake Light R1
Starter
F2 15A Fuel Pump
F3 15A Light Switch F3 20A High Beam
R2
Power Train F4 20A Power Point R2
Cooling Fan F4 20A Low Beam
F5 10A ALDL F5 No Fuse
ECM
R3
Cooling Fan
F6 10A ECM Battery+ R3
High
Beam F6 15A Power Train
F7 10A Hazard F7 15A BU Lamp
Switch
R4
Main
Relay F8 15A Horn R4
Low
Beam F8 2A Dash
F9 F9 15A Running
Lights
R5
F10 R5
Fuel
Pump F10 15A Turn Signal

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FLUID LEVELS & TYPES FOR ATOMS WITH GM ENGINES
Fluid levels (GM engines)

Engine oil capacity: 6 quarts (5.20 L)
Transmission oil capacity: 67 ounces / 2.1 quarts (189 grams/1.99 L)
Brake fluid reservoir capacity: Fill to the indicated capacity line on the reservoir
Fuel tank capacity: 9.7 gallons (36.7 L)
Cooling system capacity: 2.75 gallons (10.395 L)
Supercharger after cooler coolant: 2 in. (apx.) below the filler cap when hot
Front lower A-arm ball joint grease: As needed

Fluid types (GM engines)
Engine oil: Mobil 1™ Synthetic 5-30
Transmission oil: Saturn Manual Transmission Lubricant
(The use of standard GL-4 lubricant is not recommended. )
Brake fluid: Dot 4
Clutch fluid: Dot 4
Fuel: Premium Unleaded
Cooling system: Dexcool (Dilute with water 50:50 if not pre-dilute d)
Supercharger after cooler coolant: Dexcool
Front lower A-arm ball joint grease: High quality bearing/suspension grease

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FLUID LEVELS & TYPES FOR ATOMS WITH HONDA ENGINES

Fluid levels (Honda engines)

Engine oil capacity: 5.5 quarts (5.20 L)
Transmission oil capacity: 64 oz/2.1 quarts (189 grams/1.99 L)
Brake fluid reservoir capacity : Fill to the indicated capacity line on the reservoir
Fuel tank capacity: 9.7 gallons (36.7 L)
Cooling system capacity: 2.75 gallons (10.395 L)
Front lower A-arm ball joint grease: As needed

Fluid types (Honda engines)
Engine oil: 5-30 Conventional oil
Transmission oil: Honda/Acura Manual Transmission Fluid
Brake fluid: Dot 4
Clutch fluid: Dot 4
Fuel: Premium Unleaded
Cooling system: Acura/Honda Anti Freeze Coolant Type 2 (only avai lable premixed)
Front lower A-arm ball joint grease: High quality bearing/suspension grease

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ADDING & CHANGING ENGINE COOLANT


The engine coolant tank is located above the engine in the center of the engine compartment, under the air
intake cover.
WARNING: the system is pressurized at up to 15 PSI, and can cause severe burns! Only open the cap
when the engine is at ambient temperature and there is no pressure in the cooling hoses.


At the factory we use a vacuum device to pull the coolan t through the system, then a coolant pressurizing
system to apply 15 PSI to it. By the time this is done , there are virtually no air bubbles left in the system. You
will have to bleed the system very carefully using the following procedures:

1. Refer to the Fluid Levels & Types section on pages 35 & 36 for your engine’s specifications. Dilute coolant
50:50 coolant to water if the product comes un-diluted.
2. Carefully remove the 1/8 in. bronze pipe plug locate d at the top of the radiator. NOTE: if coolant rushes
out of this fitting, the engine may not need bleedin g.
3. Fill the coolant exchange tank over the engine unti l it will not hold any more coolant.
4. Start the engine and let it idle until the tempe rature at the thermostat housing reaches about 150 deg rees.
5. Check the radiator by touch to ensure it is warm. If it is not warm, turn engine off and let set. Restart.
6. Shut down the engine.
NOTE: The coolant temperature indicator on the SPA dash is no t reliable until the system is completely bled,
so do not depend on it for accurate readings yet.