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.

TypeSpecifications
3000 MK III (1963-1968)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 10,8 liter
3000 MK II (1961-1963)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 10,8 liter
3000 MK I (1959-1961)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 10,8 liter

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.

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