If Your Engine Overheats - Honda GoldWing GL1500 2000 Owner's Manual

H Your Engine Overheats
Normally, the needle on your temperature gauge will rise to a
point about midway between C (cold) and H (hot) and then
level off. Hot weather may cause the needle 10 rise higher than
normal, So
will
temporary stress such as climbing a hill. If
you're stuck in stop-and-go traffic, the needle may climb
some, but lhe radiator fan is designed to prevent overheating.
Be aware of these variations as you monitor the gauge.
If the needle moves toward H for no apparent reason, pull
safely to the side of the road. If possible, park in a shady area.
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NOTICE
I
Continuing
to
ride with an overheated engine can calise
seriollS engine damage.
• A steaming engine indicates a coolant leak. ShU( the engine
off and wait unlil the sleaming SlOpS. Look for a leak, but
don't touch the engine or radiator system. Let everything
cool off fIrst.
• If lhere's no obvious problem, leave the engine on so the fan
and coolant circulating system can continue working.
Monitor the temperature gauge. The needle may drop to the
nonnal range after a brief stop with no load on the engine.
• Check the radiator fan.
If the fan is not working, tum the engine off. Open the fuse
box (page 168) and check the radiator fan fuse. If the fuse is
blown, replace it with the proper (same rating) spare fuse.
Start the engine. If the needle climbs to the red zone and
stays there, tum the engine off.
If
the radiator fan is working, visually check the coolant
level in the reserve tank, located behind the right side cover.
It isn't necessary to touch the radiator system.
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