Changing coolant, Draining coolant, Filling with coolant – BMW K 1100 LT/RS User Manual

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17.5

Changing coolant

Draining coolant

Remove fuel tank.

Release cap (1) on filler neck.

[RS]

Remove lower section of fairing

Release screw plug (2) on water pump

[RS]

, or

water temperature sensor

[LT].

Note gasket.

X

Tightening torque:

Drain plug, temperature sensor

...................... 9 Nm

Filling with coolant

Fill with coolant up to lower edge of filler neck (1).

Coolant:

Concentration (down to – 28 °C)
Antifreeze

......................................................40 %

Water

..............................................................60 %

Capacity

.....................................3.0 l (0.66 Imp.gal)

Quantity in expansion tank

.......0.4 l (0.088 Imp.gal)

Crank engine with starter while kneading hose
between water pump and filler neck

Assemble motorcycle.

LT170010

1

3

2

LT170020

1

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