SsangYong Korando III (2010 year). Manual - part 52

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1. SPECIFICATION

Description

Specification

Cooling system

Type

Water cooling, forced circulation

Coolant

Capacity

11.3L

Radiator

Core size

740W X 380H X 27t (over 281,200㎣)

Flow type

Cross flow

Min. cooling capacity

over 68,000kcal/h

Antifreeze

Type

Long life coolant

Mixing ratio

(water:antifreeze)

50 : 50

Cooling fan module

Type

Electric

Capacity

220W (Ø360) + 150W (Ø360)

Control type

Series: low speed, Parallel: high speed

Coolant reservoir

Capacity

over 2.2L

Circulation

Closed roof type

Pressure cap

Screw type, 1.4bar

Vacuum valve

Screw type, 1.4bar

Thermostat

Type

Wax pallet type

Opening temperature

90℃

Fully open temperature

100℃

Valve lift

8mm

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2. INSPECTION

Possible Cause

Action

Coolant level 
is too low

- Leak from the radiator
- Leak from the auxiliary reservoir
- Leak from the heater core

- Replace the radiator
- Replace the auxiliary reservoir
- Replace the heater

- Leak from the coolant hose connections
- Damaged coolant hose

- Reconnect the hose or replace 
  the clamp
- Replace the hose

- Leak from the water pump gasket
- Leak from the water pump internal seal

- Replace the gasket
- Replace the water pump

- Leak from the water inlet cap
- Leak from the thermostat housing

- Replace the water inlet cap 
  gasket
- Replace the thermostat sealing

- Incorrect tightening torque of the 
  cylinder head bolts
- Damaged cylinder head gasket

- Tighten the bolts to the specified 
  torque
- Replace the cylinder head 
  gasket

Coolant 
temperature is 
too high

- Coolant leakage (Coolant level is low)
- Improper coolant mixture ratio
- Kinked coolant hose

- Add coolant
- Check the coolant concentration 
  (Anti-freeze)
- Repair or replace the hose

- Defective thermostat
- Defective water pump
- Defective radiator
- Defective auxiliary reservoir or tank cap

- Replace the thermostat
- Replace the water pump
- Replace the radiator
- Replace the auxiliary reservoir 
  or tank cap

- Cracks on the cylinder block or cylinder 
  head
- Clogged coolant passages in the 
  cylinder block or cylinder head

- Replace cylinder block or 
  cylinder head
- Clean the coolant passage

- Clogged radiator core

- Clean the radiator core

- Improper operation of cooling fan

- Replace the cooling fan or repair 
  the related circuit

- Defective temperature sensor or faulty 
  wiring

- Replace the sensor or repair the 
  related wiring

Coolant 
temperature is 
too low

- Thermostat is stuck open

- Replace the thermostat

- Improper operation of cooling fan

- Replace the cooling fan or repair 
  the related circuit

- Defective temperature sensor or faulty 
  wiring

- Replace the sensor or repair the 
  related wiring

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1) Coolant Level Check

Park the vehicle on level ground and apply the parking brake. Stop the engine and wait until it is 

cooled down.

The coolant level should be between the MAX and MIN mark on the coolant reservoir.
Check the coolant level. If the level is below the “MIN” mark, immediately add coolant.

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2.

Scalding hot coolant and steam could be blown out under pressure, which could cause serious 

injury. Never remove the coolant reservoir cap when the engine and radiator are hot.

Avoid any direct contact of the coolant to the painted body of the vehicle.

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MAX 

MIN 

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2) Leak Test

Release the pressure in the system by 

loosening the pressure cap of the coolant 

reservoir slightly. Then, remove the pressure 

cap completely.

1.

Never open the cap until the coolant 
temperature becomes under 90℃ to 

prevent any burn.

Add the coolant so that the coolant level is 

between MAX and MIN mark on the coolant 

auxiliary tank.

Connect the tester to the tank filler and 

apply pressure (1.4 bar).

Check all the coolant hoses, pipes and 

connections for leaks when the pressure of 

the tester drops, and replace or tighten, if 

necessary.

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3.

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3) Thermostat

Immerse the thermostat into the water. Heat the 

water and check the valve opening temperature.

Valve opening 

temperature 

90±2℃