Brake Fluid; Front Fork Oil; Engine Coolant - Suzuki VL800 Service Manual

ENGINE OIL (For USA)
SUZUKI recommends the use of SUZUKI PERFORMANCE 4
MOTOR OIL or an oil which is rated SF or SG under the API
(American Petroleum Institute) service classification. The recom-
mended viscosity is SAE 10W/40. If an SAE 10W/40 oil is not
available, select an alternative according to the right chart.
ENGINE OIL (For the other countries)
Use a premium quality 4-stroke motor oil to ensure longer ser-
vice life of your motorcycle. Use only oils which are rated SF or
SG under the API service classification. The recommended vis-
cosity is SAE 10W-40. If an SAE 10W-40 motor oil is not avail-
able, select an alternative according to the right chart.
GEAR OIL (FINAL DRIVE GEAR OIL)
Use SAE 90 hypoid gear oil which is reted GL-5 under API classification system. If you operate the motor-
cycle where ambient temperature is below 0°C (32°F), use SAE 80 hypoid gear oil.

BRAKE FLUID

# Specification and classification: DOT 4
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* This motorcycle uses a glycol-based brake fluid. Do not use or mix other types of brake fluid
such as silicone-based and petroleum based fluids for refilling the system, otherwise serious
damage will result to the brake system.
* Do not use any brake fluid taken from old used, or unsealed containers.
* Do not re-use brake fluid left over from last servicing or which has been stored for a long period
of time.

FRONT FORK OIL

Use SUZUKI FORK OIL SS-08 (#10) or an equivalent fork oil.

ENGINE COOLANT

Since antifreeze also has corrosion- and rust-inhibiting properties, always use engine coolant containing
antifreeze, even if the atmospheric temperature does not go below the freezing point.
Use an antifreeze designed for aluminum radiators. Suzuki recommends the use of SUZUKI COOLANT
antifreeze. If this is not available, use an equivalent antifreeze for aluminum radiators.
Mix only distilled water with the antifreeze. Other types of water can corrode and clog the aluminum radiator.
Mix distilled water and antifreeze at a ratio of 50 : 50 – 40 : 60.
For more information, refer to cooling system section. (
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The percentage of antifreeze in the coolant should be between 50 to 60%. If the percentage of
antifreeze is above or below this range the coolant's frost protection and rust-inhabiting capaci-
ties will be reduced. Always keep the antifreeze content above 50% even if the atmospheric tem-
perature does not go below the freezing point.
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