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Section 53 (Engine Cooling System (H4DOTC)): General Description: Specification

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Cooling system Electric fan + Forced engine coolant circulation system
Total engine coolant capacity (US qt, Imp qt) Approx. 6.6 (7.0, 5.8)
Water pump Type Centrifugal impeller type
Discharge performance Discharge rate (US gal, Imp gal) /min. 200 (52.8, 44.0)
Pump speed - Discharge pressure 6, 000 RPM - 225.4 kPa (23.0 mAq)
Engine coolant temperature 80°C (176°F)
Impeller diameter mm (in) 76 (2.99)
Number of impeller vanes 8
Pump pulley diameter mm (in) 60 (2.36)
Clearance between impeller and pump case mm (in) Standard 0.5 - 1.5 (0.020 - 0.059)
Thermostat Type Wax pellet type
Starting temperature to open 82 - 86°C (180 - 187°F)
Fully opens 91°C (196°F)
Valve lift mm (in) 9.0 (0.354) or more
Valve bore mm (in) 35 (1.38)
Radiator fan Motor input Main fan W 120
Sub fan W 120
Fan diameter / Blade Main fan 320 mm (12.6 in)/5
Sub fan 320 mm (12.6 in)/7
Radiator Type Down flow
Core dimensions Width x Height x Thickness mm (in) 687.4 x 340 x 16 (27.06 x 13.39 x 0.63)
Pressure range in which cap valve is open kPa (kg/cm2 , psi) Positive pressure side Standard 93 - 123 (0.95 - 1.25, 14 - 18)
Limit 83 (0.85, 12)
Negative pressure side Standard -1.0 - -4.9 (-0.01 - -0.05, -0.1 - -0.7)
Fins Corrugated fin type
Reservoir tank Capacity (US qt, Imp qt) 0.45 (0.48, 0.40)
  Recommended materials Item number Alternative
Coolant SUBARU SUPER COOLANT (Concentrated type) - -
SUBARU SUPER COOLANT (Diluted type) K0670Y0001
Water for dilution Distilled water - Soft water or tap water
Cooling system protective agent Cooling system conditioner SOA345001 -