DAF V 400

Coolant capacity & service interval

DAF V 400 coolant capacity ranges from 8,5 to 11,3 liters. The service interval for coolant is 24 months. The data covers 3 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
V400 2.5 D (1989-1993)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 11,3 liter
  • Change 24 months
V400 2.5 TD (1989-1993)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 11,3 liter
  • Change 24 months
V400 2.5 D (1987-1989)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 8,5 liter
  • Change 24 months

Additional Notes

  • The DAF V 400 2.5 D produced from 1987-1989 carries a cooling system capacity of 8.5 liters, which represents the total fluid volume the system holds during a standard service fill.
  • From 1989 onward, the 2.5 D variant saw a notable increase in cooling system capacity, rising from 8.5 liters to 11.3 liters, reflecting a meaningful change in the engine's thermal management requirements between the two production periods.
  • The 2.5 TD variant, also produced from 1989-1993, shares the same 11.3-liter cooling system capacity as the naturally aspirated 2.5 D of the same period, despite the addition of turbocharging.
  • All three configurations across the 1987-1993 production span specify a 24-month coolant change interval under normal use conditions, meaning standard operating environments without the added stress of extreme temperatures, heavy loads, or frequent short trips.
  • The 11.3-liter capacity specified for both the 1989-1993 2.5 D and 2.5 TD means a full coolant drain and refill on either of those variants requires a noticeably larger fluid volume than the earlier 8.5-liter 2.5 D, which has practical implications for the quantity of coolant needed at each 24-month service interval.

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