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.
