Oil and coolant questions. - SV650.org

21-06-10, 10:36 PM

Is it the case that I have to lift the tank to top up the coolant level on my k3? Can you not just top it up via the radiator cap? Also is it normal for the sv to use oil? And what is typical consumption for regular riding?

Sid Squid · 21-06-10, 10:57 PM

Do you mean filling the system from empty? If yes then fill through the radiator cap, then fill the expansion tank. For topping up the system put the coolant in the expansion tank, to between the upper and lower limits when the engine is cold - if the system often requires coolant topping up something is wrong.
When in good condition it should not require a significant volume of oil between changes, the specific amount will vary dependant on a number of things, how it was run in, which oil is used, engine wear, exact use.
How much is yours using?

22-06-10, 08:33 AM

Well it got serviced last week and I checked the oil yesterday and it was just above L. It might be just the case that was all that was put in but ill keep am eye on it.

Dave20046 · 22-06-10, 09:13 AM

who serviced it?
definitely keep an eye on it!not something you want to lose tabs on.

andrewsmith · 22-06-10, 09:20 AM

oil just after a change can drop as the oil is broke in, mine dropped after 150 miles.

I'll be doing the same from this afternoon!

fizzwheel · 22-06-10, 02:08 PM

Cringer - when you checked the oil was the bike on the sidestand ? If so that may account for the low Reading. Check it again with the bke upright and on level ground and see what the level is then.

22-06-10, 03:40 PM

No. I was sat on the bike while my gf checked the level for me. Not the most advanced way to check it I admit but knowing my luck it would topple on me if I tried to check it on my own. And when crouched down holding the bike upright to check you don't know for def if it is upright proper or not. The oil window would have been easier a couple of inches higher really.

21-06-10, 10:36 PM	#1
cringer Guest Posts: n/a	Oil and coolant questions. Is it the case that I have to lift the tank to top up the coolant level on my k3? Can you not just top it up via the radiator cap? Also is it normal for the sv to use oil? And what is typical consumption for regular riding?

21-06-10, 10:57 PM	#2
Sid Squid No, I don't lend tools. Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Skunk Works, Nth London Posts: 8,680	Re: Couple of dumb noob questions Do you mean filling the system from empty? If yes then fill through the radiator cap, then fill the expansion tank. For topping up the system put the coolant in the expansion tank, to between the upper and lower limits when the engine is cold - if the system often requires coolant topping up something is wrong. When in good condition it should not require a significant volume of oil between changes, the specific amount will vary dependant on a number of things, how it was run in, which oil is used, engine wear, exact use. How much is yours using? __________________ If an SV650 has a flat tyre in the forest and no-one is there to blow it up, how long will it be 'til someone posts that the reg/rec is duff and the world will end unless a CBR unit is fitted? A little bit of knowledge = a dangerous thing. "a deathless anthem of nuclear-strength romantic angst"

22-06-10, 08:33 AM	#3
cringer Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Oil and coolant questions. Well it got serviced last week and I checked the oil yesterday and it was just above L. It might be just the case that was all that was put in but ill keep am eye on it.

22-06-10, 09:13 AM	#4
Dave20046 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Sheffield Posts: 10,274	Re: Oil and coolant questions. who serviced it? definitely keep an eye on it!not something you want to lose tabs on. __________________

22-06-10, 09:20 AM	#5
andrewsmith Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, Just south of salad dodging country Posts: 7,750	Re: Oil and coolant questions. oil just after a change can drop as the oil is broke in, mine dropped after 150 miles. I'll be doing the same from this afternoon! __________________ RIP Reeder 20/07/1988 - 21/03/2012. Always missed squire!!! Every year we meet old friends, gain some new ones, lose old ones and you always remember them all. “Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.” Mahatma Gandhi

22-06-10, 02:08 PM	#6
fizzwheel Super Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Somerset Posts: 3,614	Re: Oil and coolant questions. Cringer - when you checked the oil was the bike on the sidestand ? If so that may account for the low Reading. Check it again with the bke upright and on level ground and see what the level is then. __________________ Look Dave, I can see you're really upset about this. I honestly think you ought to sit down calmly, take a stress pill, and think things over. K5 GSXR 750 Anniversary Edition

22-06-10, 03:40 PM	#7
cringer Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Oil and coolant questions. No. I was sat on the bike while my gf checked the level for me. Not the most advanced way to check it I admit but knowing my luck it would topple on me if I tried to check it on my own. And when crouched down holding the bike upright to check you don't know for def if it is upright proper or not. The oil window would have been easier a couple of inches higher really.

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