Cooling System Testing; Coolant; Radiator Cap Inspection; Radiator Leakage Test - Honda CX650C 1983 Shop Manual

COOLiNG
SYSTEM
SYSTEM
TESTING
COOLANT
lest the coolant mixture with an anti-freeze tester.
For minimum corrosion protection, a 51)-50%
solution of ethylene glycol and distilled water i s
recommended.
WADIATOR CAP INSPECTION
Pressure test the radiator cap. Replace the radiator
cap if it does not hold pressure, or if relief pressure
is too high or too low. It must hold specified
pressure for
a t
least six seconds.
NOTE
Before installing the cap on the tester, rnois-
- - p - p -
- p - . .
RADIATOR CAP RELIEF PRESSURE:
90
i .
15 kPa (0.9
-+
0.15 kg/cm2, 12.8 i . 2.1
psi)
RADIATOR LEAKAGE TEST
Pressurize the radiator, engine and hoses, and check
for leaks.
press&e can damage the radiator. Do
not exceed 1 0.5 kPa (1.05 kglcrn
L ,
14.9 psi).
1
Repair or replace components if the system will not
hold specified pressure for
a t
least six seconds.
ANTI-FREEZE TESTER
COOLING SYSTEM TESTER (COMMERCIALLY
AVAILABLE IN U.S.A.)
/
RADIATOR CAP
COOLING SYSTEM TESTER (COMMERCIALLY
AVAILABLE IN U.S.A.)
Date of Issue: December, 1982
O HOl\lDA MOTOR CO., LTD.