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Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge Unit Check

  1. Drain the engine coolant. (Refer to ENGINE COOLANT .)
  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 

    TEMPERATURE AND RESISTANCE REFERENCE

    Temperature °C (°F) Resistance Ω
    50 (122) 230
    60 (140) 155
    80 (176) 73
  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.8731 or equivalent 
  5. Add engine coolant. (Refer to ENGINE COOLANT .)
    Fig 1: Putting Water Temperature Gauge Unit Into Hot Water
    G02498237Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
    Fig 2: Applying Sealant
    G02498238Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
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