Coolant; Coolant Recommendation - Honda CBF500/A Owner's Manual

COOLANT

Coolant Recommendation

The owner must properly maintain the coolant
to prevent freezing,
corrosion. Use only high quality ethylene
glycol antifreeze
protection inhibitors
recommended for use in aluminum engines.
(SEE ANTIFREEZE CONTAINER LABEL).
Use only low-mineral drinking water or
distilled water as a part of the antifreeze
solution. Water that is high in mineral content
or salt may be harmful to the aluminum
engine.
Using coolant with silicate inhibitors may
cause premature wear of water pump seals or
blockage of radiator passages.
Using tap water may cause engine damage.
overheating,
containing corrosion
specifically
The factory provides a 50/50 solution of
antifreeze
and
motorcycle.
recommended
temperatures and provides good corrosion
protection.
antifreeze decreases the cooling system
performance and is recommended only when
additional protection against freezing is
needed. A concentration of less than 40/60
(40% antifreeze) will not provide proper
corrosion
temperatures, check the cooling system
frequently and add higher concentrations of
antifreeze (up to a maximum of 60%
antifreeze) if required.
and distilled water
This coolant
for most
A higher concentration
protection. During
in this
solution is
operating
of
freezing
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