Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual: General description

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Engine coolant description

Caution

use a high quality ethylene glycol base anti-freeze, mixed with distilled water. Do not mix an alcohol base anti-freeze and different brands of anti-freeze.
Do not put in more than 60% anti-freeze or less than 50%. (Refer to fig. 1 And 2.)

At the time of manufacture, the cooling system is filled with a 50:50 mixture of distilled water and ethylene glycol anti-freeze. This 50:50 mixture will provide the optimum corrosion protection and excellent heat protection, and will protect the cooling system from freezing at temperatures above –31 °c (–24 °f).

If the vehicle is to be exposed to temperatures below – 31 °c (–24 °f), this mixing ratio should be increased up to 55% or 60% according to the figure.

Anti-freeze proportioning chart

Suzuki GSX-R. Anti-freeze proportioning chart

Fig. 1: Engine coolant density-freezing point curve

Suzuki GSX-R. Engine coolant density-freezing point curve

Fig. 2: Engine coolant density-boiling point curve

Suzuki GSX-R. Engine coolant density-boiling point curve

Precautions

Precautions for engine cooling system You can be injured by boiling fluid or steam if you open the radiator cap when the engine is hot. After the engine cools, wrap a t ...

Schematic and routing diagram

Cooling circuit diagram Water hose routing diagram Thermostat air bleeder hole Cushion O-ring Radiator heat guard : be careful not to damage the pawls when ...

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