Coolant; Anti-Freeze; Required Amount Of Water/Coolant; Jaso T903 - Suzuki GSF1250 Owner's Manual

JASOT903
The JASO T903 standard is an index
to select engine oils for 4-stroke
motorcycle and ATV engines. Motor-
cycle and ATV engines lubricate
clutch and transmission gears with
engine oil. JASO T903 specifies per-
formance requirements for motorcy-
cle and ATV clutches and
transmissions.
There are two classes, MA and MB.
The oil container shows the classifica-
tion as follows.
G) ••••••••
@
MA
CD
Code number of oil sales company
(2)
Oil classification
Energy Conserving
Suzuki does not recommend the use
of "ENERGY CONSERVING" oils.
Some engine oils which have an API
classification of SH or higher have an
"ENERGY CONSERVING" indication
in the API classification doughnut
mark. These oils can affect engine life
and clutch performance.
Not recommended Recommended
COOLANT
Use an anti-freeze compatible with
aluminium radiator mixed with distilled
water only at the ratio of 50:50.
A
WARNING
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
coolant up immediately.
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 water/coolant
Solution capacity (total): 3300 ml
(3.5/2.9 US/Imp. qt)
1650ml
(1.7/1.5 US/Imp. qt)
50%
f----+-------~
1650 ml
(1.7/1.5 US/Imp. qt)
Water
Coolant
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 -31 °C, this mixing
ratio should be increased up to
55% (-40°C) or 60% (-55°C). The
mixing ratio should not exceed 60%.
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