De Tomaso Pantera

Coolant capacity & service interval

De Tomaso Pantera coolant capacity is 24 liters. Service intervals occur every 6000 km. The data covers 3 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
Pantera GTS (1972-1978)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 24 liter
  • Check 6000 km
Pantera L (1972-1978)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 24 liter
  • Check 6000 km
Pantera (1971-1972)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 24 liter
  • Check 6000 km

Additional Notes

  • The De Tomaso Pantera cooling system holds 24 liters across all three variants covered in the 1971-1978 specifications, including the base Pantera, the GTS, and the L.
  • A 24-liter coolant capacity places the Pantera well above most contemporary passenger cars of the era, reflecting the thermal demands of a mid-engine layout paired with a high-displacement V8.
  • The base Pantera, produced in 1971-1972, shares an identical 24-liter cooling system capacity with the GTS and L variants introduced from 1972 onward.
  • All three variants specify a coolant check interval of 6000 km under normal use conditions, meaning routine driving without the sustained high-load or extreme-temperature exposure that would define a severe-use classification.
  • The GTS and L variants both carry the same 6000 km check interval as the earlier base model, indicating no revision to the service schedule was made when those variants were introduced in 1972.
  • The 6000 km figure represents a check interval rather than a full drain-and-fill service, meaning the specification addresses inspection frequency rather than a complete coolant replacement cycle.

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