CX500 Maintenance Service
CX500 MECHANICS
CX500 Radiator Cooling System.
The Pressurised Cooling System consists of the Radiator, Water Pump, Thermostat, Cam Shaft Driven Fan (Running at one half the Engine Speed), and Coolant Recovery Tank.
The System uses a 11-15 psi (0.75-1.05 kg.cm2) Radiator Filler Cap and is designed to operate with a 180F (82 C) Thermostat, located on the top of the Cylinder Block just behind the Fan.
It is important that the Coolant Level be kept to the FULL Mark on the Coolant Recovery Tank.
Drain and Flush the Cooling System with Fresh Water every 33600 km or every 2 years, which ever comes first.
Refill with a 50/50 mixture of a high quality Ethylene Glycol Antifreeze or an already Pre-Diluted Mixture.
Do not operate with Fresh Water only (even in Climates where Anti-Feeze is not required). The is important because the CX500 Engine is all Aluminium : It will not Rust but it will Oxidise and have to be replaced.
