Service Information - Honda INTERCEPTOR 2002 Service Manual

COOLING SYSTEM
SERVICE INFORMATION
GENERAL
Removing the radiator cap while the engine is hot can allow the coolant to spray out, seriously scalding you.
Always let the engine and radiator cool down before removing the radiator cap.
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NOTICE
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Using coolant with silicate inhibitors may cause premature wear of water pump seals or blockage of radiator passages.
Using tap water may cause engine damage.
• Add cool ing system at the reserve tank. Do not remove the radiator cap except to refill or drain the system.
• All cooling system services can be done with the engine in the frame.
• Avoid spi lling coolant on painted surfaces.
• After servicing the system, check for leaks with a cooling system tester
• Refer to the fan motor switch inspection (page 20-17) and coolant temperature sensor inspection (page 20-16).
SPECIFICATIONS
ITEM
SPECIFICATIONS
Coolant capacity
Radiator and engine
2.92 liter (3.08 US qt, 2.57 Imp qt)
Reserve tank
0.9 liter (0.95 US qt, 0.79 Imp qt)
Radiator cap relief pressure
108 - 137 kPa (1.1 - 1.4 kgf/cm
2
,
16 - 20 psi)
Thermostat
Begin to open
80 - 84
o c
(176- 183 °F)
Fully open
95
o c
(203
°F)
Valve lift
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8 mm (0.3 in) minimum
Recommended antifreeze
High quality ethylene glycol antifreeze containing corrosion
Standard coolant concentration
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TORQUE VALUES
Water pump cover flange bolt
Cooling fan mounting nut
Fan motor mounting nut
ECT sensor
Fan motor switch
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13 N·m (1.3 kgf·m, 9 lbf·ft)
3 N·m (0.27 kgf·m, 2.0 lbf·ft)
5 N·m (0.5 kgf·m, 3.6 lbf·ft)
23 N·m (2.3 kgf·m, 17 lbf·ft)
18 N·m (1.8 kgf·m, 13 lbf·ft)
protection inhibitors
50% mixture with soft water
CT bolt
Apply a locking agent to the threads
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