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General Specifications

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

Item Specification
Complete cooling system maximum pressure test 124 kPa (17.98 psi)
Pressure relief cap 95 kPa (13.8 psi) -125 kPa (18.1 psi)
Radiator (out of vehicle) 138 kPa (20.01 psi)
Thermostat starts to open - 2.0L GTDI 80° C (176.0° F) - 84° C (183.2° F)
Thermostat fully open - 2.0L GTDI 97° C (206.6° F)
Thermostat starts to open - 3.5L Ti-VCT  79.5 C (175.1 F) -83.3° C (181.9° F)
Thermostat fully open - 3.5L Ti-VCT  94.5 C (202 F)