Engine Oil; Coolant - Suzuki dl650 Owner's Manual

ENGINE OIL
Use a premium quality 4-stroke moto
oil to ensure longer service life of you
motorcycle. Use only oils which arc
rated SF or SG under the API servicc
classification. The recommended vis
cosity is SAE IOW-40. If a SAE IOW
40 motor oil is not available, select a1
alternative according to the followin!
chart.
E N G I N E O I L
COOLANT
Use an anti-freeze compatible wit1
aluminium radiator mixed with distillec
water only at the ratio of 5050.
Engine coolant is harmful or fatal
if swallowed or inhaled.
Do not drink antifreeze or coolant
solution. If swallowed, do not
induce vomiting. Immediately con-
tact a poison control center or a
physician. Avoid inhaling mist or
hot vapors; if inhaled, remove to
fresh air. If coolant gets in eyes,
flush eyes with water and seek
medical attention. Wash thor-
oughly after handling. Solution
can be poisonous to animals.
Keep out of the reach of children
and animals.
CAUTION
Spilled engine coolant can dam-
age painted surfaces.
Do not spill any fluid when filling
the radiator. Wipe spilled engine
Water for mixing
Use distilled water only. Water other
than distilled water can corrode and
clog the aluminium radiator.
Anti-freeze
The coolant performs as rust inhibitor
and water pump lubricant as well as
anti-freeze. Therefore the coolant
should be used at all times even
though the atmospheric temperature
in your area does not go down to
freezing point.
Required amount of waterlcoolant
Solution capacity (total): 1900 ml
(2.011.7 USIlmp. qt)
NOTE: This
50%
mixture will protect
the cooling system from freezing at
temperatures above 31°C. If the
motorcycle is to be exposed to tem-
perature below
- 3 1 "C,
this mixing
ratio should be increased up to 55%
(-40°C)
or
60% ( - 5 5 ° C ) .
The mixing
ratio should not exceed
60%.