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Ssangyong Korando 2010 Service Manual – Engine Cooling System

If you’ve had it with aftermarket manuals that guess the coolant capacity or give you a generic torque spec for a thermostat housing that strips the threads, this Ssangyong Korando 2010 Service Manual is what you need. 36 pages, straight from the factory, covering the engine cooling system. No reprints. No third-party guesswork.

Engine Cooling System: What This 36-Page Manual Covers

The manual is indexed under section 1520-00. It starts with GENERAL INFORMATION – three pages of spec, inspection procedure, and a list of cautions you ought to read before you drain a drop of coolant. Then the OVERVIEW AND OPERATING PROCESS gives you the system description – forced circulation water cooling. After that, CONFIGURATION AND FUNCTION breaks down each component: Radiator Assembly (2112-01), Fan and Shroud (2112-02), Thermostat (1520-11), Water Pump (1520-01), and Reservoir (2130-11). Every single one gets its own subsection with removal and installation steps.

Specifications You Can Trust (Page 3)

Page 3 lists the factory fill data. Coolant capacity: 11.3 liters. Mixing ratio 50:50 water to long-life antifreeze. Radiator core size 740W x 380H x 27t. Thermostat opening temperature 90°C, fully open at 100°C with 8mm valve lift. Cooling fan module is electric, with a 220W and a 150W motor wired in series for low speed, parallel for high speed. Pressure cap set at 1.4 bar. If you’re replacing a thermostat or flushing the system, you need those numbers. They’re printed, not approximated. That means when you go to the parts store, you know exactly what coolant mix and cap rating to buy. No guessing. And the inspection table cross-references every leak symptom to a specific action – no generic ‘check hoses’ advice. That saves you a full day of chasing ghosts.

3 Cautions You Should Read Before Touching the Cooling System

The manual’s CAUTIONS section covers three main things: coolant handling, high-pressure steam burns, and proper bleeding procedures. Don’t skip them. After a repair, the replenishment procedure (9210-06) tells you how to refill and purge air. That part matters on the Korando because the system holds over two gallons and air pockets in the heater core will leave you with no heat in a San Antonio winter.

Inspection and Troubleshooting Guide

That INSPECTION table is a full diagnostic matrix. It lists every possible cause for low coolant level: leaks from the radiator, auxiliary tank, heater core, hose connections, water pump gasket or internal seal, thermostat housing. For each one it gives the action – change the radiator, change the gasket, re-tighten clamps. Straightforward. It tells you exactly what to check.

Removal and Installation: Radiator, Fan, Thermostat, Water Pump

Starting on page 24, the REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION section covers the Radiator Assembly removal (page 24), then Fan and Shroud, Thermostat, Water Pump, and Coolant Outlet Port. Each procedure lists the fasteners, their locations, and the factory torque values. For example, the thermostat housing bolts – you need to know the torque spec to avoid cracking the plastic housing. The manual gives it. You won’t find that in a Haynes. If you also need the electrical diagnostics, look at the SsangYong Korando 2010 Audio System Technical Manual. For the full vehicle coverage, the SsangYong Korando 2010 Service Manual (complete PDF) covers engine, transmission, electrical, and body. Another related OEM manual is the Ssangyong Rexton Service Manual (587 pages) – OEM Factory Specs.

For a broader perspective on OEM documentation standards, see the Automotive Industry Overview. The importance of factory specs is recognized across the Automotive Industry Overview.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this manual cover the entire vehicle?

No. This is a 36-page extract focused on the engine cooling system.

What torque specifications are listed?

The removal sections for the radiator, fan shroud, thermostat, water pump, and coolant outlet port each include factory torque values for fasteners. While the product page lists the coolant capacity and thermostat opening temperature, the manual itself provides detailed tightening specs for each component. For example, the thermostat housing bolts torque is specified – essential to prevent cracking the plastic housing. These values are not generic; they are the same numbers Ssangyong technicians use at the dealership. If you are rebuilding a cooling system on a Korando, you need these specs.

That’s the difference between a parts cannon and a proper repair. You get the spec, you follow the order, you torque the bolt, and the system holds pressure. Stop guessing. Access the Factory Manual and keep it on your workbench. That PDF will pay for itself the first time you avoid a second trip to the parts store.