30 TECHNICAL DATA
3A. COOLING SYSTEM (GASOLINE)
Engine model F6, F8, FE SOHC
Item FE DOHC ECE, Hong Kong
Singapore Middle East General
Cooling method Water-cooled, forced circulation
Water pump
Type Centrifugal, timing belt driven
Impeller diameter mm (in) 70 (2.76)
Number
of
impeller blades 6
Speed ratio 1
:
1.00 1
:
1.05
Water seal type Unified mechanical seal
Thermostat
Type Wax, 2-stage Wax
Start
to
open °C (°F) Sub: 83.5-86.5 (182-188) Main: 86.5-89.5 (188-193) 86.5-89.5 (188-193) 80.5-83.5 (177-182)
Full open °C (°F) 100 (212) 95 (203)
Lift mm (in) Sub: 1.5 (0.06) min.
Main: 8.0 (0.31) min. 8.5 (0.33) min.
Radiator
Type Corrugated
fin
Cap opening valve pressure kPa (kg/cm2,
psi)
74-103 (0.75-1.05,
11
-15)
Cooling system pressure kPa (kg/cm2,
psi)
103 (1.05,
15)
Cooling fan
Type Electric
Capacity W MTX 80 Capacity W ATX 120
Current A MTX 5
6 7.6
Current A ATX
—
8.0-11.0
Number
of
blades 4
Outer diameter mm (in) MTX 320 (12.6) Outer diameter mm (in) ATX 340 (13.4)
Switching temperature OFF -
ON
°C(°F) 97 (207) 91 (196)
Coolant
Capacity liters (US qt, Imp
qt)
With heater 7.5 (7.9, 6.6) Capacity liters (US qt, Imp
qt)
Without heater 7.0 (7.4, 6.2)
Protection Mixture percentage (volume)
%
Specific gravity
of
mixture
at
20°C (68 °F) Antifreeze solution
Protection Water Solution
Specific gravity
of
mixture
at
20°C (68 °F) Antifreeze solution Above -16°C (3°F) 65 35 1.054
Above -26°C (-15°F) 55 45 1.066
Above -40 °C (—40°F) 45 55 1.078
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3B. COOLING SYSTEM (DIESEL)
Item Engine model RF-CX, RF-N
Cooling method Water-cooled, forced circulation
Water pump
Type Centrifugal, timing belt driven
Water seal type Unified mechanical seal
Thermostat
Type Wax, two stage
Start
to
open °C (°F) Main valve:
86.5-89.5 (188-193)
78.5-
Sub valve: 81.5 (173-179)
Full open lift mm (in)/°C (°F) Main valve: 8.0 (0.31) Sub valve: 1.5 (0.06) min./100 (212) min./100 (212)
Radiator
Type Corrugated
fin
Cap opening valve pressure kPa (kg/cm2,
psi)
74—103 (0.75—1.05,
11
-15)
Cooling circuit checking pressure kPa (kg/cm2,
psi)
103 (1.05,
15)
Cooling fan
Type Electric
Number
of
blade 4
Outer diameter mm (in) 340 (13.4)
Switching temperature OFF -»
ON
°C (°F) 91 (196)
Voltage V 12
Capacity W-A 120-8.0-11.0
Coolant
Capacity liters (US qt, Imp
qt)
With heater 9.5 (10.0, 8.4) Capacity liters (US qt, Imp
qt)
Without heater 9.0 (9.5, 7.9)
Protection Mixture percentage (Volume) Specific gravity
of
mixture
at
20°C (68 °F) Antifreeze solution
Protection Water Solution
Specific gravity
of
mixture
at
20°C (68 °F) Antifreeze solution Above -16°C (3°F) 65 35 1.054
Above -26°C (-15°F) 55 45 1.066
Above -40°C (-40°F) 45 55 1.078
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