Engine Oil; Brake Fluid; Front Fork Oil; Rear Shock Absorber Oil - Suzuki drz 400E 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 rec-
ommended 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 COUN-
TRIES)
Use a premium quality 4-stroke motor oil to ensure longer service life of your motorcycle. Use only oils
which are rated SF or SG under the API service classification. The recommended viscosity is SAE 10W-40.
If an SAE 10W-40 motor oil is not available, select an alternative according to the following chart.

BRAKE FLUID

Specification and classification: DOT 4
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 reuse brake fluid left over from the last servicing or which has been stored for a
long period of time.

FRONT FORK OIL

Use SUZUKI FORK OIL SS-05 or an equivalent fork oil.

REAR SHOCK ABSORBER OIL

Use SUZUKI REAR SUSPENSION OIL SS-25 or an equivalent suspension 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 radia-
tor.
Mix distilled water and antifreeze at a ratio of 50:50 – 40:60.
For more information, refer to page 5-4 in the Cooling System section.
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-inhibiting ca-
pabilities will be reduced. Always keep the antifreeze content above 50% even if the atmo-
spheric temperature does not go below the freezing point.
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