coolant capacity YAMAHA YZF-R6 2000 Owners Manual

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610. Start the engine and warm it up for
several minutes. While warming
up, check for oil leakage. If oil
leakage is found, stop the engine
immediately and check for the
cause.
11. After the engine is started, the oil
level indicator light should go off if
the oil is at the specified level.
EC000067
CAUTION:@ If the indicator light flickers or re-
mains on, immediately stop the en-
gine and consult with a Yamaha
dealer. @12. Install the cowling.
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Cooling system1. Check the coolant level in the res-
ervoir tank when the engine is cold
as the coolant level will vary with
engine temperature. The coolant
level should be between the maxi-
mum and minimum marks.2. If the level is low, remove the res-
ervoir tank cover by removing the
bolts.
3. Add coolant or distilled water to
raise it to the specified level.
4. Install the reservoir tank cover and
bolts.1. Maximum level mark
2. Minimum level mark
1. Bolt (´ 2)
Reservoir tank capacity:
0.44 L
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EC000080
CAUTION:@ Hard water or salt water is harmful
to the engine. You may use distilled
water if you can’t get soft water. @15. Install the radiator cap.
16. Run the engine several minutes to
recheck the coolant level in the ra-
diator. If it is low, fill with more
coolant until it reaches the top of
the radiator.17. Check for coolant leakage.
NOTE:@ If you find any leaks, ask a Yamaha
dealer to inspect. @18. Install the panel and the cowling. Recommended anti-freeze:
High quality ethylene glycol
anti-freeze containing corrosion
inhibitors for aluminum engines.
Antifreeze and water mix ratio:
1:1
Total amount:
2.15 L
Reservoir tank capacity:
0.44 L
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