Coolant - Honda 1989 PACIFIC COAST PC800 Owner's Manual

MAJOR COMPONENTS
(Information you need to operate this motorcycle)

COOLANT

Coolant Recommendation
The owner must properly maintain the coolant to prevent
freezing, overheating, and corrosion. Use only high quality
ethylene glycol antifreeze containing corrsion protection
inhibitors specially recommended for use in aluminium
engines. (SEE ANTIFREEZE CONTAINER LABEL).
CAUTION:
• Use only low-mineral drinking water or distilled water as a
part of the antifreeze solution. Water that is high in mineral
content or salt may be harmfull to the aluminium engine.
The factory provides a 50/50 solution of antifreeze and water
in this motorcycle. This coolant solution is recommended for
most operating temperatures and provides good corrosion
protection. A higher concentration of antifreeze decreases cooling
system performance and is recommended only when additional
protection against freezing is needed. A concentration of less than
40/60 (40% antifreeze) will not provide proper corrosion protection.
During freezing temperatures, check the cooling system frequantly
and add higher concentrations of antifreeze (up to a maximum of
60% antifreeze) if required.
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