Thermo King SLX SPECTRUM, Manual

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SPECIFICATIONS
SPECIFICATIONS
ENGINE TK 486V (SLX SPECTRUM, SLX-100, SLX-200, SLX-300, SLX-400)
Model Thermo King TK 486V
Fuel Type Diesel fuel must conform to EN 590
Oil Capacity Crankcase and filter (total): 12.3 litres
Fill to full mark on dipstick
Oil Type
1
Petroleum Multi-grade Oil: API Type CI-4, ACEA Class E3
Synthetic Multi-grade Oil (after first oil change): API Type CI-4, ACEA Class E3
Oil Viscosity -15 to +50 C (5 to 122 F): SAE 15W-40
-25 to +40 C (-13 to 104 F): SAE 10W-40
-20 to +30 C (-13 to 86 F): SAE 10W-30
-30 to 0 C (-22 to 32 F): SAE 5W-30
Engine RPM SLX-100: 1250–1550 RPM
SLX-200: 1250–1550 RPM
SLX-300: 1250–1550 RPM
SLX-400 & SLX Spectrum: 1250–2000 RPM
Engine Oil Pressure 2.1 to 5.5 bar (30 to 80 psi)
Low Oil Pressure Switch Opens 0.48 to 0.90 bar (7 to 13 psi)
Coolant High Temperature Switch 101.7 to 107.2 C or higher (Shutdown)
Engine Coolant Thermostat 82 C
Coolant System Capacity 7 litres
Engine Coolant Type
1
Conventional Coolant: Conventional coolant (antifreeze) is green or blue-green. GM 6038M or equivalent, low
silicate antifreeze mixture, 50/50 antifreeze/water mixture, not to exceed 60/40.
CAUTION: Do not mix conventional coolant and ELC.
ELC (Extended Life Coolant): ELC is red. Units containing ELC have an ELC nameplate on the expansion tank.
Use a 50/50 concentration of any of the following equivalents:
Texaco ELC (7997, 7998, 16445, 16447), Havoline Dex-Cool® (7994, 7995),
Havoline XLC for Europe (30379, 33013), Shell Dexcool® (94040), Shell Rotella (94041),
Saturn/General Motors Dex-Cool®, Caterpillar ELC, Detroit Diesel POWERCOOL® Plus
Radiator Cap Pressure 0.62 bar (10 psi)