Challenger 1000 series

Coolant capacity & service interval

Challenger 1000 series uses coolant with a capacity of 80-85 liters. Service intervals include checks at 100 hours and changes at 1000 hours or 12 months. The data covers 4 configurations.

The configuration chart below lists fill volumes and service intervals for each engine and trim variant.

TypeSpecifications
1038 Gen2
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 80-85 liter
  • Check 100 hours
  • Change 1000 hours/ 12 months
1042 Gen2
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 80-85 liter
  • Check 100 hours
  • Change 1000 hours/ 12 months
1046 Gen2
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 80-85 liter
  • Check 100 hours
  • Change 1000 hours/ 12 months
1050 Gen2
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 80-85 liter
  • Check 100 hours
  • Change 1000 hours/ 12 months

Additional Notes

  • The Challenger 1000 series Gen2 models maintain a consistent coolant capacity range of 80-85 liters across all engine configurations, indicating standardized cooling system sizing for the 1038, 1042, 1046, and 1050 variants.
  • Coolant level inspection occurs at 100-hour intervals for all Gen2 models under normal use conditions, establishing a preventive monitoring schedule prior to the full change interval.
  • Complete coolant replacement is specified at 1000 hours or 12 months for normal operation, whichever occurs first, applying uniformly across the 1038, 1042, 1046, and 1050 engine types.
  • The 80-85 liter capacity represents the total system fill volume and reflects the cooling circuit requirements for the Challenger 1000 series Gen2 platform across all documented engine displacements.

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