What Causes Motorcycle Coolant Leakage?
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If a coolant leak is detected, the best course of action is to visit a professional repair shop for maintenance, where targeted repairs can be made based on the specific cause of the leak. Coolant Replacement Method: Before completely replacing the coolant, conduct a thorough inspection to check for any signs of leakage or cracks in the pipes. Special attention should be paid to the five-way hose, which gets its name from the five connections it has to various parts. The coolant flows through this hose before being distributed to different parts of the motorcycle to perform its function. If there is any sign of coolant leakage in this section, the hose should be replaced or the connections re-secured as needed. Drain the old coolant, then flush the liquid channels with clean water. Add water to the coolant reservoir and continue filling it until clean water flows continuously through the engine cooling system. Then, start the engine and let it idle for 3 to 5 minutes to circulate the water. Initially, the water draining from the reservoir may have a faint pink tint. Keep adding clean water until the outflow is clear. Remember to remove the heater hose and drain the water from the heater core. After draining for about an hour, add the new coolant through the radiator hose to allow it to flow quickly into the radiator. Then, add another container of coolant to the reservoir until it is nearly full. Start the engine and let it run for about 10 minutes. During this time, the coolant level may drop as air is purged from the cooling system. Top up the coolant to the "MAXT" mark on the reservoir.
