Checking Coolant, Topping Up If Necessary; Changing Coolant - BMW F 650 GS Repair Manual

Checking coolant, topping up if nec-
essary
(Inspections I, II and III)
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Note:
Check coolant level only when the engine is cold.
Do not refill the coolant expansion tank if valve clear-
ance still has to be checked/adjusted.
Checking coolant
•
Check coolant level through the sight glass in the
left cover.
•
Top up the coolant if the level is below the
MIN mark.
Adding coolant
– Remove left cover (
a
A
B
e
Important:
Anti-freeze protection must be guaranteed to at
least -30 °C (-22 °F). Use only nitrite-free long-term
antifreeze and corrosion inhibitor.
Do not top up expansion tank past the
MAX mark (A).
•
Check antifreeze concentration in the expansion
tank, top up antifreeze if necessary.
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Note:
Mix the coolant to a ratio of 50 % antifreeze,
50 % water.
•
Check coolant level in the expansion tank, top up
coolant if necessary.
Maximum level........................................................ A
Minimum level......................................................... B
•
Installation is the reverse of the removal
procedure.

Changing coolant

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(Inspection IV, every 2 years)
– Remove left cover (
a
– Place motorcycle on side stand.
– Position a drip tray beneath the engine.
•
Remove drain plug (1) from water pump.
•
Hold a funnel below the drain and open the radi-
ator cap.
•
Drain off all the coolant.
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