Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Section 7 (Engine Cooling System (2.4L)): General Description: Specification
| Cooling system | Electric fan + Forced engine coolant circulation system | ||||
| Total engine coolant capacity | L (US qt, Imp qt) | Approx. 8.7 (9.2, 7.7) | |||
| Water pump | Type | Centrifugal impeller type | |||
| Pump characteristics | Discharge rate | L (US gal, Imp gal)/min | 262 (69.2, 57.6) or more | ||
| Engine coolant temperature | °C (°F) | 80 (176) | |||
| Engine coolant concentration | % | 50 | |||
| System pressure | kPa (mAq) | 88 (9.0) | |||
| Pump speed | r/min | 8, 580 | |||
| Impeller diameter | mm (in) | 56 (2.20) | |||
| Number of impeller vanes | pcs. | 7 | |||
| Pump pulley effective diameter | mm (in) | 100 (3.94) | |||
| Thermostat | Type | Wax pellet type | |||
| Starting temperature to open | °C (°F) | Engine side | 86 - 90 (187 - 196) | ||
| Water tank pipe side | 48 - 52 (118 - 126) | ||||
| Full open temperature | °C (°F) | Engine side | 95 (203) | ||
| Water tank pipe side | 63 (145) | ||||
| Valve lift | mm (in) | Engine side | 8.0 (0.315) or more | ||
| Water tank pipe side | 6.0 (0.236) or more | ||||
| Valve opening size | mm (in) | Engine side | 32 (1.26) | ||
| Water tank pipe side | 22 (0.87) | ||||
| Radiator fan | Motor input | W | Main fan | 240 | |
| Sub fan | 240 | ||||
| Fan outer diameter | mm (in) | Main fan | 346 (13.6) | ||
| Sub fan | 346 (13.6) | ||||
| Number of fan blades | pcs. | Main fan | 7 | ||
| Sub fan | 9 | ||||
| Radiator | Type | Down flow, pressure type | |||
| Core dimensions | mm (in) | Width x Height x Thickness | 742.6 x 390 x 27 (29.24 x 15.35 x 1.06) | ||
| 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 - -4.9 or less (-0.01 - -0.05, -0.1 - -0.7) | |||
| Fin shape | Corrugated fin | ||||
| Reservoir tank | Capacity | L (US qt, Imp qt) | 0.5 (0.53, 0.44) | ||
Engine coolant:
For engine coolant, refer to RECOMMENDED MATERIALS>GREASE>ENGINE COOLANT .
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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