OK, so I found this thread http://www.hondapcx.org/viewtopic.php?f ... t&start=20, but it doesn't advise how much coolant is needed or any bleeding procedure.
I have managed to get about 300ml of coolant in the radiator which just doesn't seem to be enough (even for a 125cc engine). Radiator is full to the brim. Is there a process for bleeding? I can't start the engine just yet as I am awaiting a replacement injector (fuel inlet snapped off).
Will running the engine circulate the coolant, or is there a bleed plug in the cylinder head I have missed?
Any help appreciated.
Coolant change
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homie
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Re: Coolant change
here is the coolant http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0039O ... UTF8&psc=1
here is the latest procedure, not sure why it would differ from a 2011 PCX
here is the latest procedure, not sure why it would differ from a 2011 PCX
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Re: Coolant change
Many thanks homie. That confirms engine needs to run to bleed it.
Much appreciated.
Much appreciated.
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Re: Coolant change
Good Lord!homie wrote:here is the coolant http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0039O ... UTF8&psc=1
here is the latest procedure, not sure why it would differ from a 2011 PCX
13 US dollars on Amazon.com and the equivalent of 59 US dollars on Amazon Japan.
Me thinks a longer search is ahead.
Or... just by an equivalent silicate-free version from another maker here.
http://www.fuelly.com/motorcycle/honda/pcx150/2015/staninjapan/408151]
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Re: Coolant change
That's what I did.pxc-in-japan wrote: Or... just by an equivalent silicate-free version from another maker here.
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Re: Coolant change
this isn't something Ive considered yet for maintenance. At what point is it necessary or recommended? I have 7000 miles on my 2013. No issues with overheating. I do check the amounts regularly.
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Re: Coolant change
Or even better buy an air/cooled scoot. 
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Re: Coolant change
Not sure why the roll eyes. Seems a reasonable question to me.dick the den wrote:Or even better buy an air/cooled scoot.
It's not really about the cooling, but more the corrosion inhibitors which have a finite life. Long life anti freeze will last 5 years, but standard may only be 2 or 3 years. Not sure what the PCX came with, but I would put money on the standard stuff.neb4152 wrote:this isn't something Ive considered yet for maintenance. At what point is it necessary or recommended? I have 7000 miles on my 2013. No issues with overheating. I do check the amounts regularly.