Checking Coolant Level And Concentration; Topping Up If Necessary; Checking Cooling System For Leaks If Necessary; (Inspections I And Iii) - BMW k 1200 rs Repair Manual

Checking coolant level and
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concentration; topping up if neces-
sary; checking cooling system for
leaks if necessary

(Inspections I and III)

L
Note:
Only correct the coolant level when the engine is
cold.
– Remove seat.
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e
Attention:
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 over the MAX mark
(arrow).
•
Remove the cap from the expansion tank (1).
•
Check antifreeze concentration in the expansion
tank, top up antifreeze if necessary.
L
Note:
Top up with coolant in a mix ratio of 50 % antifreeze,
50 % water.
•
Check coolant level in the expansion tank, top up
coolant if necessary.
•
Check cooling system for leaks if necessary
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