To Change The Coolant - Yamaha YZF-R1 Owner's Manual

of coolant, replace it with cool-
ant as soon as possible, other-
wise the cooling system will not
be protected against frost and
corrosion. If water has been
added to the coolant, have a
Yamaha dealer check the anti-
freeze content of the coolant as
soon as possible, otherwise the
effectiveness of the coolant will
be reduced.
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1. Coolant reservoir cover
2. Bolt
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
1. Coolant reservoir cap
Coolant reservoir capacity (up to
the maximum level mark):
0.25 L (0.26 US qt, 0.22 Imp.qt)
4. Install the reservoir cap, and then
install the coolant reservoir cover
by installing the bolts.

To change the coolant

1. Place the vehicle on a level sur-
face and let the engine cool if nec-
essary.
2. Remove cowlings B and C. (See
page 6-8.)
3. Place a container under the engine
to collect the used coolant.
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4. Remove
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WARNING! Never attempt to re-
move the radiator cap when the
engine is hot.
1. Radiator cap
5. Remove the coolant drain bolt and
its gasket to drain the cooling sys-
tem.
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1. Coolant drain bolt
2. Gasket
the radiator cap.
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