Engine Oil (For Usa); Engine Oil (For Other Countries); Brake Fluid; Front Fork Oil - Suzuki DL650 Service Manual

GENERAL INFORMATION 1-5
ENGINE OIL (FOR USA)
SUZUKl recommends the use of SUZUKl PERFORMANCE 4 MOTOR OIL or an oil which is rated SF or SG
under the API (American Petroleum Institute) service classification. The recommended viscosity is SAE
10W-40. If an SAE 10W-40 oil is not available, select and alternative according to the following chart.
ENGINE OIL (FOR OTHER COUNTRIES)
Use a premium quality 4-stroke motor oil to ensure longer ser-
vice life of your motorcycle. Use only oils which are rated SF or
SG under the API service classification. The recommended vis-
cosity is SAE 10W-40. If an SAE 10W-40 motor oil is not avail-
able, select an alternative according to the right chart.
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BRAKE FLUID
Specification and classification: DOT 4
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Since the brake system of this motorcycle is filled with a glycol-based brake fluid by the manu-
facturer, do not use or mix different types of fluid such as silicone-based and petroleum-based
fluid for refilling the system, otherwise serious damage will result.
Do not use any brake fluid taken from old or used or unsealed containers.
Never re-use brake fluid left over from a previous servicing, which has been stored for a long
period.
FRONT FORK OIL
Use fork oil SS8 or an equivalent fork oil.
ENGINE COOLANT
Use an anti-freezelengine coolant compatible with an aluminum radiator, mixed with distilled water only.
WATER FOR MIXING
Use distilled water only. Water other than distilled water can corrode and clog the aluminum radiator.