Samsung SM3, L38

Coolant capacity & service interval

Samsung SM3 and L38 models utilize coolant with a capacity range of 5,3 to 7,2 liters. Service intervals include checks every 30000 km or 12 months and changes every 120000 km or 48 months. The data covers 7 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
SM3 1.5 dCi 105 (2009-2018)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 6,5-7,2 liter
  • Check 30000 km/ 12 months
  • Change 120000 km/ 48 months
SM3 1.5 dCi 105 DPF (2009-2018)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 6,5-7,2 liter
  • Check 30000 km/ 12 months
  • Change 120000 km/ 48 months
SM3 1.5 dCi 85 (2009-2018)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 6,5-7,2 liter
  • Check 30000 km/ 12 months
  • Change 120000 km/ 48 months
SM3 1.5 dCi 85 DPF (2009-2018)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 6,5-7,2 liter
  • Check 30000 km/ 12 months
  • Change 120000 km/ 48 months
SM3 1.6 16V 110 (2009-2018)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 5,3-7,2 liter
SM3 1.6 16V 110 (2009-2018)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 5,3-7,2 liter
SM3 2.0 16V 140 (2009-2018)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 6,8-7,2 liter

Additional Notes

  • The Samsung SM3 L38 1.5 dCi variants, covering both the 85 hp and 105 hp outputs and their respective DPF-equipped versions, share an identical cooling system capacity range of 6.5 to 7.2 liters across the 2009-2018 period.
  • A capacity expressed as a range rather than a fixed value typically reflects the difference between a partial service fill, where some coolant remains in the block or heater circuit, and a full drain-and-refill figure achieved during a more thorough overhaul procedure.
  • The 1.6 16V 110 petrol engine carries a wider capacity range of 5.3 to 7.2 liters, a spread of nearly two liters that is notably broader than the diesel variants, indicating greater variability between minimum service fill and maximum system capacity.
  • The 2.0 16V 140 petrol engine has a capacity range of 6.8 to 7.2 liters, the narrowest spread among all listed configurations, suggesting a more consistent fill volume regardless of service method.
  • All four 1.5 dCi cooling system entries share a check interval of 30,000 km or 12 months under normal use conditions, whichever comes first.
  • The coolant change interval for all 1.5 dCi variants, both DPF and non-DPF, is specified at 120,000 km or 48 months under normal use conditions, placing the drain-and-refill cycle at four times the frequency of the inspection interval.
  • The DPF-equipped 1.5 dCi variants, the 85 DPF and 105 DPF, carry the same capacity and interval specifications as their non-DPF counterparts, indicating the diesel particulate filter hardware does not alter the cooling system service requirements.

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