ENGINE
243
– COOLING SYSTEM
Capacity
Coolant type
9.0 L (9.5 qt., 7.9 lmp.qt.)
Ethylene – glycol coolant (Do not use alcohol type.)
– FUEL
Fuel type
Octane Rating
Only UNLEADED
87 (Research Octane Number 91) or higher
– IGNITION SYSTEM
Spark plug – Make DENSO
NGK
– Gap
SK20R11
IFR6A11
1.1 mm (0.043 in.)
– ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Battery – Maintenance type battery
Specific gravity reading at 20C (68F):
Charging rates Quick charge
Slow charge
– Non–maintenance battery
Open voltage at 20C (68F):
Charging rates
1.260 Fully charged
1.160 Half charged
1.060 Discharged
15A max.
5A max.
12.7V Fully charged
12.3V Half charged
11.9V Discharged
[Voltage that is checked 20 minutes after the key is removed with
all the lights turned off]
5A max.