Peugeot 403

Coolant capacity & service interval

Peugeot 403 coolant specifications indicate a capacity of 9 liters for normal use. The data covers 2 configurations of the model.

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

TypeSpecifications
403 Diesel (1958-1966)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 9 liter
403 (1955-1966)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 9 liter

Additional Notes

  • The Peugeot 403 cooling system holds 9 liters of coolant, a figure that reflects the total system volume including the radiator, engine block passages, and heater circuit combined.
  • Both the petrol and diesel variants of the 403 share an identical 9-liter cooling system capacity, meaning no adjustment to fill volume is needed when servicing either engine type.
  • The 403 Diesel, introduced in 1958, carries the same 9-liter cooling system capacity as the petrol model that preceded it from 1955, despite the inherently different thermal characteristics of a diesel engine.
  • The capacity listed for both rows is a normal use specification, meaning the 9-liter figure applies under standard operating conditions rather than a first-fill or overhaul scenario.

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