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Cooling System Specifications

COOLING SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS

Application Specification
Coolant Capacity
Astro & Safari
2.5L (1) 10 Qts. (9.4L)
4.3L (2) 13.5 Qts. (12.7L)
"C, K, R, S, T & V" Series
2.5L 11.6 Qts. (10.9L)
2.8L 10.5 Qts. (9.9L)
4.3L (3) 10.9 Qts. (10.3L)
4.8L 13.8 Qts. (13.0L)
5.0L (4) 18.0 Qts. (17.0L)
5.7L (4) 18.0 Qts. (17.0L)
6.2L 25.0 Qts. (24.1L)
7.4L (5) 24.5 Qts. (23.1L)
"G" Series
4.3L 11 Qts. (10.4L)
5.0L & 5.7L (4) 18.0 Qts. (17.0L)
6.2L ("C") 24 Qts. (22.7L)
6.2L ("J") 25.5 Qts. (24.6L)
7.4L 17.0 QTs. (16.0L)
"P" Series
4.8L 13.8 Qts. (13.0L)
5.7L 15.5 Qts. (14.6L)
6.2L 25.0 Qts. (24.1L)
7.4L 22.5 Qts. (21.2L)
Pressure Cap 15 psi
Thermostat
Astro & Safari
2.5L & 4.3L 195°F (91°C)
"C, K, R, S, T & V" Series
All 188-206°F (87-97°C)
"G" Series
All 188-206°F (87-97°C)
"P" Series
All 188-206°F (87-97°C)
(1) With rear heater 13 Qts. (12.3L).
(2) With rear heater 16.5 Qts. (15.6L).
(3) "S" Series is 13.5 Qts. (12.7L).
(4) Without A/C 17.5 Qts. (16.5L).
(5) Without A/C 23 Qts. (21.7L).