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Couple of coolant change questions for 05SVS.
Step one in the service manual. “Remove the cowling (SV650S)” I can see how it might get in the way, is it really necessary to remove it?
Main question is the type of coolant? I know it should be “high quality ethylene glycol base anti-freeze, mixed with distilled water” and preferably silicate free. Easier said than found. I’d like to stick with the generic automotive stuff, opposed to the overpriced motorcycle specific coolants. I also don’t want to run just water or water wetter.
The only one I have found so far that is explicitly stated to be silicate free is Prestone Extended Life 5/150.
What would a Suzuki repair shop use if I took my bike in and asked them to replace the coolant? What do they use at the Suzuki factory? Any good recommendations?
Step one in the service manual. “Remove the cowling (SV650S)” I can see how it might get in the way, is it really necessary to remove it?
Main question is the type of coolant? I know it should be “high quality ethylene glycol base anti-freeze, mixed with distilled water” and preferably silicate free. Easier said than found. I’d like to stick with the generic automotive stuff, opposed to the overpriced motorcycle specific coolants. I also don’t want to run just water or water wetter.
The only one I have found so far that is explicitly stated to be silicate free is Prestone Extended Life 5/150.
What would a Suzuki repair shop use if I took my bike in and asked them to replace the coolant? What do they use at the Suzuki factory? Any good recommendations?