Cooling System Service Information - Honda NSA700A DN-1 2009 Service Manual

SERVICE INFORMATION
GENERAL
Removing the radiator cap w hile the engine is h o t can a llo w the coolant to spray out, seriously scalding you.
Always let the engine and radiator cool dow n before rem oving the radiator cap.
• If any coolant gets in y o u r eyes, rinse them w ith w ater and consult a physician im m ediately.
• If any coolant is sw allow ed, induce v o m itin g , gargle and consult a physician im m ediately.
• If any coolant gets on yo u r skin o r clothes, rinse th o ro u g h ly w ith plenty o f water.
NOTICE
Using coolant w ith silicate corrosion in h ib ito rs m a v cause prem ature w ear o f w ate r p u m p seals or blockage o f rad ia tor
passages. Using tap w ater m ay cause engine damage.
• Add coolant at the reserve tank. Do not rem ove the radiator cap except to re fill o r drain the system.
• All cooling system service can be done w ith the engine in the frame.
• Avoid spilling coolant on painted surfaces.
• After servicing the system , check fo r leaks w ith a cooling system tester.
• Refer to the ECT sensor inspection (page 22-16)
SPECIFICATIONS
Coolant capacity
Radiator cap relief pressure
Thermostat
Recommended antifreeze
AWARNING
ITEM
Radiator and engine
Reserve tank
Begin to open
Fully open
Valve lift
SPECIFICATIONS
2.73 liters (2.88 US qt, 2.40 Im p qt)
0.68 liter (0.72 US qt, 0.60 Imp qt)
108 - 137 kPa (1.1 - 1.4 kgf/cm 2. 1 6 - 2 0 psi)
8 0 - 8 4 °C (176 - 183 C F)
95 °C (203 °F)
8 m m (0.3 in) m in im u m at 95
Pro Honda HP coolant or equivalent high q u a lity ethylene
glycol antifreeze containin g corrosion protection in h ib ito rs
(1:1 m ixture w ith distille d water)
COOLING SYSTEM
(203 °F)
°C