Austin-Healey 3000
Coolant capacity & service interval
The Austin-Healey 3000 uses coolant with a capacity of 10.8 liters. The data covers 3 configurations of this model.
The configuration chart below lists fill volumes and service intervals for each engine and trim variant.
| Type | Specifications |
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| 3000 MK III (1963-1968) |
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| 3000 MK II (1961-1963) |
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| 3000 MK I (1959-1961) |
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Additional Notes
- The Austin-Healey 3000 cooling system capacity is 10.8 liters across all three mark variants, spanning the MK I through MK III production runs from 1959-1968.
- A 10.8-liter cooling system capacity falls on the larger end for a sports car of the era, reflecting the demands of the inline-six engine used throughout the 3000 lineup.
- The MK I (1959-1961), MK II (1961-1963), and MK III (1963-1968) all share an identical 10.8-liter figure, meaning no cooling system capacity change was introduced across any of the mark transitions.
- All three mark variants carry a normal use condition designation, which in coolant service contexts typically refers to standard operating environments without the added thermal stress associated with severe-duty classifications.