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Cooling System Specifications Nissan 300ZX Z31

ELECTRIC COOLING FAN TEMPERATURE SWITCH

On 2.2L and 2.3L engines, temperature switch comes on at 208-216°F (98-102°C), and goes off at 199-208°F (93-98°C). On 3.8L and 5.0L engines temperature switch comes on at 203-221°F (95-105°C), and goes off at 203°F (95°C).

RADIATOR CAP

On all models, radiator cap pressure relief valve opens at approximately 14.5-20 psi (1.02-1.4 kg/cm 2 ).

THERMOSTAT

On 2.2L engines, thermostat begins opening at 185°F (85°C), and fully opens at 212°F (100°C). On 2.3L engines, thermostat begins opening at 187°F (87°C), and fully opens at 216°F (102°C).

On 3.0L engines, thermostat begins opening at 176F (80°C), and fully opens at 201°F (94°C). On 3.8L and 5.0L engines, thermostat begins opening at 162-169°F (72-76°C), and fully opens at 198°F (92°C).

ApplicationQuarts (L)
Maxima9.7 (9.2)
Pickup
Diesel
W/Heater11.1 (10.5)
W/O Heater10.6 (10.0)
Gas
W/Heater
Auto. Trans.10.0 (9.4)
Man. Trans.10.8 (10.2)
W/O Heater
Auto. Trans.9.2 (8.7)
Man. Trans.10.0 (9.4)
Pulsar
W/Heater
Auto. Trans.5.6 (5.2)
Man. Trans.5.0 (4.7)
W/O Heater
Auto. Trans.5.0 (4.7)
Man. Trans.4.3 (4.1)
Reservoir.74 (.70)
Sentra
Diesel
W/Heater7.4 (7.0)
W/O Heater6.9 (6.5)
Gas
W/Heater
Auto. Trans.5.6 (5.3)
Man. Trans.5.0 (4.7)
W/O Heater
Auto. Trans.5.0 (4.7)
Man. Trans.4.3 (4.1)
Reservoir.74 (.70)
Stanza
W/Heater
Auto. Trans.7.5 (7.1)
Man. Trans.7.1 (6.7)
W/O Heater
Auto. Trans.6.6 (6.2)
Man. Trans.6.1 (5.8)
Reservoir1.1 (1.0)
200SX9.1 (8.3)
300ZX
W/Turbo11.6 (11.0)
W/O Turbo11.1 (10.5)

COOLANT CAPACITY