Coolant - Honda 1982 GL1100 INTERSTATE Owner's Manual

COOLANT
Coolant Recommendation
The owner must properly maintain the
coolant to prevent freezing, overheating,
and corrosion. Use only high quality
ethylene glycol antifreeze containing cer-
rosion protection inhibitors specifically
recommended for use in aluminum en-
gines.
(SEE ANTIFREEZE CONTAINER
LABEL).
CAUTION:
*
Hard water or salt water is harmful to
aluminum.
The factory provides a 50/50 solution of
antifreeze and wa tec in the GL 11 00
INTERSTATE.
This coolant solution is recommended for
most operating temperatures and provides
good corrosion protection. A higher
concentration of antifreeze decreases the
cooling .system performance and is recom-
mended only when -additional protection
against freezing is needed. A concentration
of less than 40/60 (40% an tifreeze) will not
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provide proper corrosion
ing freezing temperatures, check
cooling system frequently and add
concentrations of antifreeze lUP to
maximum of 60% antifreeze) if requ'
See your authorized Honda dealer.
Inspection
Check coolant level in
( I) while engine is at