100 – Engine Ancillaries, Oil Tank and Water Cooler
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100 – 1.3 Engine Cooling System
The R8 LMS GT3 cooling system is specially optimised for use in a racecar.
The maximum cooler performance is only achieved when the cooler is cleaned
and the cooling fins (lamella) are realigned.
Scheme Diagram
Image 2: Scheme of Cooling System
Thermostat
The R8 LMS engine is equipped with a thermostat. The thermostat starts to
open at 85 °C. The thermostat is fully open at 95 °C.
Coolant
The capacity of the cooling system is 13.5 litres.
It is recommended that the coolant additive G13 (part number G013A8JM1) is
used.
The coolant filled at the time of delivery is frost proof to – 20 °C.
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