Honda InterceptorVF700F - VFR7500081.PDF

ITONTf,DA
V45
INTERCEPTOR,
6.
COOLING
SYSTEM
SERVICE
INFORMATION
TROUBLESHOOTING
SYSTEM
TESTING
COOLANT
REPLACEMENT
6-1
6-1
6-2
6-3
THERMOSTAT
RADIATOR/COOLING
WATER
PUMP
FAN
6-4
6-5
6-9
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SERtlICE
INTORtrtATION
GENERAL
.
Use
onlv
distilled
water and
ethylene
glycol
in the cooling
system.
A
50-50
mixture
is
recommended
for
maximum
corro-
sion
protection.
Do
not use alcohol-based
antifreeze.
a
Add coolant
at
the
reserve
tank. Do not
remove
the
radiator
cap
except to
refill or
drain the iystem.
o
All cooling system
service
can be done
with
the
engine
in the
frame.
o
Avoid
spilling
coolant
on
painted
surfaces.
o
After servicing
the system,
check
for
leaks with
a cooling
system
tester.
o
Refer to Section
20
forfan motor thermostatic
switch
and temperature
sensor
inspections.
TROUBTESHOOTIl{G
Engine
temperature
too,
low
1.
Faulty temperature
gauge
or
gauge
sensor
2. Thermostat
stuck
open
Coolant
leaks
1.
Faulty
pump
mechanical
seal
2. Deteriorated
O-rings
Engine temperature
too
high
1.
Faulty
temperature
gauge
or
gauge
sensor
2. Thermostat
stuck
closed
3.
Faulty
radiator cap
4.
Insuf
f
icient
coolant
5.
Passages
blocked
in radiator,
hoses, or
water
jacket
6.
Fan blades
bent
7.
Faulty
fan
motor
Do
not
remoye
the
radiator
cap when
the
engine
is
hot. The
coolant
is
under
pressure
ond severe
scolding
could
result.
The
engine
must be
cool
before
servicing
the
cooling
system.
SPECIF
ICATIONS
Radiator
cap
relief
Pressure
75-105
kPa
(0.75-1.05
ks/cm',
10,7-14.9
psi)
Freezing
point
(Hydrometer
test)
:
55% Distilled
water
+
45%
ethylene
glycol:
-32oC
(-25'F)
50%
Distilled
water
+
50%
ethylene
glycol:
-37oC
(-34"F)
45% Distilled
water
+
55%
ethvlene
glycol:
-44.5"C
(-48'F)
Coolant
capacity:
Radiator
and
engine
Reserve
tank
Total
system
2.5
liters
(2.65
US
qt)
0.4
liters
(0.42
US
qt)
2.9
liters
(3.07
US
qt)
Thermostat
Begins
to
open: 80o
to 84oc
(176o
-to
183"F)
Valve
lift:
Minimum
of
8
mm at
95'C
(0.315
in at 203oF)
Boiling
point
(with
50-50
mixture):
Unpressurized
: 107 .7"C
1226"
Fl
Cap
on,
pressurized: 125.6"C
(258'F)
6-1
Date
of lssue: January,
1983
O HONDA MOTOR CO.,
LTD.