Kaiser-Frazer F/K 51

Coolant capacity & service interval

The Kaiser-Frazer F/K 51 uses coolant with a capacity ranging from 12.83 to 13.72 liters. The data covers 5 configurations of this model.

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

TypeSpecifications
Supercharged Manhattan, K 516 (1954-1955)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 12,83 liter
DeLuxe, K 512 (1950-1951)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 13,72 liter
Manhattan, F 51 (1950-1951)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 13,72 liter
Special, K 511 (1950-1951)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 13,72 liter
Standard, F 51 (1950-1951)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 13,72 liter

Additional Notes

  • The Kaiser-Frazer F/K 51 cooling system capacities fall into two distinct values across the model range: 13.72 liters for the 1950-1951 configurations and 12.83 liters for the 1954-1955 Supercharged Manhattan K 516.
  • A cooling system capacity of 13.72 liters applies uniformly across the 1950-1951 lineup, covering the DeLuxe K 512, Manhattan F 51, Special K 511, and Standard F 51 trim designations.
  • The Supercharged Manhattan K 516 carries a cooling system capacity of 12.83 liters, which is approximately 0.89 liters less than the 13.72-liter figure shared by the 1950-1951 variants.
  • All five configurations list a normal use condition tied to their respective capacity figures, meaning the stated volumes reflect standard operating fill requirements rather than a dry or overhaul fill scenario.
  • The 13.72-liter capacity across the four 1950-1951 variants suggests a shared engine and cooling circuit architecture among the DeLuxe, Manhattan, Special, and Standard trims for those model years.
  • A cooling system capacity in the 12-14 liter range is consistent with inline six-cylinder engines of mid-20th century American passenger cars, where larger block castings and cast-iron construction required substantial coolant volumes to manage heat distribution.