BMW C1 200 - Change Coolant; (Inspection IV, Every 2 Years); Drain Coolant; Draining Expansion Tank

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Change coolant
(Inspection IV, every 2 years)
Drain coolant
– Remove front fairing panel
– Loosen radiator cap
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Slip hose (arrow) over screw head
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Remove drain plug
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Drain coolant
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Note:
Replace drain plug seal!
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Tighten drain plug
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Torque specification:
Drain plug..................................................... 10 Nm
Draining expansion tank
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Note:
If powerplant cradle is pivoted expansion tank may
be accessed under lock fitting. Alternatively, draw
off coolant with a syringe or similar.
Adding coolant
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Pour coolant into filler neck
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Open vent screw (1) in cylinder head to bleed air
from system, reclosing only after coolant starts
to emerge
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To top up coolant in expansion tank
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Run the engine briefly, then stop it, recheck cool-
ant level and top up if necessary
Capacities:
Cooling system ...................... 1.25 l/2.20 Imp pints
Expansion tank ........................ 0.2 l/0.35 Imp pints
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Attention:
Use only nitrite-free extended-duty antifreeze with
corrosion inhibitor!
Mixture ratio:
Water ..............................................................50%
Antifreeze.........................................................50%
Protection down to .............................—25 °C/77 °F
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