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Section 5 (Engine Cooling System (H6DO)): General Description: Specification

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Cooling system Electric fan + Forced engine coolant circulation system
Total engine coolant capacity (US qt, Imp qt) 6.5 (6.9, 5.7)
Water pump Type Centrifugal impeller type
Discharge performance Discharge rate (US gal, Imp gal) /min. 240 (63.4, 52.8)
Pump speed - Discharge pressure 4, 956 RPM - 140 kPa (14.0 mAq)
Engine coolant temperature 80°C (176°F)
Impeller diameter mm (in) 66 (2.60)
Number of impeller blades 8
Pump sprocket outer diameter mm (in) 60.60 (2.39)
Thermostat Type Wax pellet type
Starting temperature to open 80 - 84°C (176 - 183°F)
Fully opens 95°C (203°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 200
Sub fan W 200
Fan diameter / Blade Main fan 320 mm (12.6 in)/5
Sub fan 320 mm (12.6 in)/7
Radiator Type Down flow, pressure type
Core dimensions Width x Height x Thickness mm (in) 689.8 x 349.2 x 16 (27.16 x 13.75 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)
Service 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 protecting agent Cooling system conditioner SOA345001 -