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Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge Unit Check

  1. Drain the engine coolant. (Refer to 14. ENGINE COOLANT (CHANGE) .)
  2. Remove the engine coolant temperature gauge unit.
  3. Put water temperature gauge unit into the hot water in specified temperature, and ensure that basic resistance is within standard value.
    1. Standard value: 70C°(150°F) 104 +/- 13.5 ohm 

    Reference value: 

    ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE GAUGE UNIT CHECK

    Temperature Resistance Ω
    50°C (122°F) 230 +/- 23
    60°C (140°F) 155 +/- 15.5
    80°C (176°F) 73 +/- 7.3
    Fig 1: Draining Engine Coolant
    G02415508Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  4. After inspection, apply specified sealant at threads of water temperature gauge unit, and tighten to the specified torque.
    1. Semi-drying sealant: 3M™ ADD part No.2310 or equivalent 
  5. Refill coolant. (Refer to 14. ENGINE COOLANT (CHANGE) .)
    Fig 2: Applying Specified Sealant At Threads Of Water Temperature Gauge Unit
    G02415509Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.