2007 Yamaha Motorsports V Star 1300 Tourer Owners Manual - Page 53
2007 Yamaha Motorsports V Star 1300 Tourer Manual
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR EAU20070 Coolant The coolant level should be checked before each ride. In addition, the coolant must be changed at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart. EAU42630 To check the coolant level 1. Place the vehicle on a level surface and hold it in an upright position. NOTE: G The coolant level must be checked on a cold engine since the level varies with engine temperature. G Make sure that the vehicle is positioned straight up when checking the coolant level. A slight tilt to the side can result in a false reading. 2. Check the coolant level in the coolant reservoir. NOTE: The coolant should be between the minimum and maximum level marks. 1. Coolant reservoir 2. Maximum level mark 3. Minimum level mark 1. Coolant reservoir cap 3. If the coolant is at or below the minimum level mark, remove panel A. (See page 6-8.) 4. Remove the reservoir cap, add coolant to the maximum level mark, and then install the reservoir cap. Coolant reservoir capacity (up to the maximum level mark): 0.45 L (0.48 US qt) (0.40 Imp.qt) ECA10471 CAUTION: G 6 G If coolant is not available, use distilled water or soft tap water instead. Do not use hard water or salt water since it is harmful to the engine. If water has been used instead of coolant, replace it with coolant as soon as possible, otherwise the cooling system will not be protected against frost and corrosion. 6-14