When To Change Coolant
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If it's new to you, now is good.
I think the manual says every 2 years.
As to what brand, everyone has an opinion.
You can use pre-mix 50/50, or full antifreeze plus water, mixed 50/50. Distilled water is recommended.
Water Wetter or similiar can be added or ran straight, per each brand's directions.
You also must "burp" the system after draining and refilling, as an air pocket can cause overheating.
It's all very simple, and not something to be overly concerned about. If it's clean and full, you're good. After a couple years, the coolant can break down and deteriat the hoses, as well as any o-rings, gaskets and rubber parts.
It usually takes quite a few years of neglect for any damage to occur, but 2 years is a safe number.
I think the manual says every 2 years.
As to what brand, everyone has an opinion.
You can use pre-mix 50/50, or full antifreeze plus water, mixed 50/50. Distilled water is recommended.
Water Wetter or similiar can be added or ran straight, per each brand's directions.
You also must "burp" the system after draining and refilling, as an air pocket can cause overheating.
It's all very simple, and not something to be overly concerned about. If it's clean and full, you're good. After a couple years, the coolant can break down and deteriat the hoses, as well as any o-rings, gaskets and rubber parts.
It usually takes quite a few years of neglect for any damage to occur, but 2 years is a safe number.
Book says two years, I did my first one at 8 years and the stuff coming out looked the same as the stuff I put back in. I've had no cooling system issues at 9 years and 90K miles.
Busavalley
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90,000 is impressive. Have you had to perform any engine or transmission work? Just curious.
Kiwi Rider
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My '99 model has 75,000 miles and never had a cooling system problem, I have changed the coolant every 2 years as per schedule
Mythos
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Change every couple years. I also prefer to flush too. Use DISTILLED water ONLY. DO NOT use any coolant that is not made for aluminum. Your safe to stick with Suzuki coolant. I suggest only using the concentrated coolant and mix it with distilled water yourself. It is awfully difficult to get the premixed stuff to the right concentration after you flushed.
jeffgordons24
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You should flush when it isn’t blue!
Per @c10 recommendation I used the Honda type 2 long life and it was also blue which was a bonus!!
I will be doing my bike this winter , I just think I will use Suzuki's own coolant , and will replace the stock pipes with new black silicone Samco , which I am still waiting to arrive !!
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ali123
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my 2002 had only 15K miles... but in 15 years that I owned it.... I NEVER changed the coolant..... I like to party.
ali123
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I like to change my coolant every 20 years.... whether it needs it or not!
08BusaKY
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Sounds about right...
ali123
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on this new bike I think im gonna change coolant every year though.... because of the ultra plenum and hot summers... plugs too.
08BusaKY
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Whatever floats your boat
ali123
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I don't have a boat,..... but I HAVE been eyeballin those BAJA 20 foot outlaw boatsWhatever floats your boat
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08BusaKY
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Boat! y
Boat! It sounds like you don't have time for a boat or to ride your busa much...
white.Busa
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silicon Samco is my own plan for the next service. We have the same view Andrew!
Good thinking my brother from another mother !!silicon Samco is my own plan for the next service. We have the same view Andrew!
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