TVR Chimaera

Coolant capacity & service interval

TVR Chimaera coolant capacity ranges from 11 to 12 liters. Service intervals include changing every 40000 km or 48 months and checking every 10000 km. The data covers 3 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
Chimaera 4.5 (1993-2003)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 12 liter
  • Check 10000 km
Chimaera 5.0 (1993-2003)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 12 liter
  • Check 10000 km
Chimaera 4.0 (1992-2000)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 11 liter
  • Change 40000 km/ 48 months

Additional Notes

  • The TVR Chimaera 4.0 cooling system holds 11 liters, which is 1 liter less than the 12-liter capacity shared by both the 4.5 and 5.0 variants.
  • The 4.0's 11-liter figure represents a full cooling system service fill, meaning the total volume required when the system is drained and refilled completely.
  • A coolant change interval of 40,000 km or 48 months applies to the Chimaera 4.0 under normal use conditions, combining both a distance and a time-based threshold.
  • The 48-month time limit on the 4.0 means coolant replacement is due at four years regardless of whether the distance threshold has been reached, whichever comes first.
  • The 4.5 and 5.0 variants share an identical 12-liter capacity and a 10,000 km check interval, rather than a defined change interval, under normal use conditions.
  • A check interval at 10,000 km, as specified for the 4.5 and 5.0, refers to inspecting coolant level and condition rather than a scheduled full replacement.
  • The Chimaera 4.0 covered model years 1992-2000, while both the 4.5 and 5.0 share the 1993-2003 production span, meaning the 4.0 predates the larger-displacement variants by one year at introduction.

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