Kaiser-Frazer K 54
Coolant capacity & service interval
Kaiser-Frazer K 54 coolant capacity is 12,83 liters. Service intervals include normal use. The data covers 2 configurations.
The configuration chart below lists fill volumes and service intervals for each engine and trim variant.
| Type | Specifications |
|---|---|
| Special, K 545 (1953-1954) |
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| Supercharged Manhattan, K 542 (1953-1954) |
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Additional Notes
- The Kaiser-Frazer K 54 carries a coolant capacity of 12.83 liters across both the Special K 545 and Supercharged Manhattan K 542 configurations for the 1953-1954 model years.
- A 12.83-liter cooling system capacity falls within the range typical of larger inline or flathead six-cylinder engines of the early 1950s, reflecting the substantial coolant volume needed to manage heat across a full-size passenger car engine.
- Both the naturally aspirated Special K 545 and the forced-induction Supercharged Manhattan K 542 share an identical 12.83-liter cooling system capacity, indicating no enlargement of the cooling circuit was made to accommodate the supercharged variant's additional heat output.
- The capacity figure of 12.83 liters applies under normal use conditions for both trim levels, meaning the specification reflects standard operating environments rather than severe-duty or high-load service scenarios.
- Because both the K 545 and K 542 share the same cooling system capacity across the full 1953-1954 span, service fill quantities remain consistent regardless of trim selection within the K 54 lineup.