Engine Cooling System (H4DO): General Description: Specification

2016 Subaru Legacy 2.5iSECTION Specification
Cooling system Electric fan + Forced engine coolant circulation system
Total engine coolant capacity L (US qt, Imp qt) CVT model Approx. 7.8 (8.2, 6.9)
MT model Approx. 7.6 (8.0, 6.7)
Water pump Type Centrifugal impeller type
Discharge performance Discharge rate L (US gal, Imp gal)/min 230 (60.8, 50.6)
Pump speed - Discharge pressure 6, 600 r/min - 211.0 kPa (22 mAq)
Engine coolant temperature 80°C (176°F)
Impeller diameter mm (in) 60 (2.36)
Number of impeller vanes 7
Pump pulley diameter mm (in) 130 (5.12)
Thermostat Type Wax pellet type
Starting temperature to open Engine side 90 - 94°C (194 - 201°F)
CVTF cooler (with warmer feature) side (CVT model) 48 - 52°C (118 - 126°F)
Fully opens Engine side 100°C (212°F)
CVTF cooler (with warmer feature) side (CVT model) 63°C (145°F)
Valve lift mm (in) Engine side 8.0 (0.315) or more
CVTF cooler (with warmer feature) side (CVT model) 6.0 (0.236) or more
Valve opening size mm (in) Engine side 32 (1.26)
CVTF cooler (with warmer feature) side (CVT model) 22 (0.87)
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, pressure type
Core dimensions Width X Height X Thickness mm (in) 702.6 X 349.2 X 16 (27.66 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)
Limit 83 (0.85, 12)
Negative pressure side Standard -1.0 to -4.9 or less (-0.01 - -0.05, -0.1 - -0.7)
Fins Corrugated fin type
Reservoir tank Capacity L (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 -
RENDER: 1.0x

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