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General Specifications

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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

Item Specification
Cooling System Pressure Test Specification 
Radiator 138 kPa (20 psi)
Radiator Cap Pressure Test Specification 
Radiator cap 120 kPa (17.4 psi) to 150 kPa (21.7 psi)
Thermostat Opening Temperatures 
Thermostat starts to open (2.3L) 90°C (194°F)
Thermostat starts to open (3.0L 4V) 84°C-88°C (183°F-190°F)
Thermostat fully open (2.3L) 106°C (223°F)
Thermostat fully open (3.0L 4V) 98.9°C (210°F)