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Coolant question/tpms

Posted: Thu May 21, 2015 4:21 am
by kentman4
I checked my coolant today and noticed that It was very low. I still can see fluid but it is definitely below the "low" line. My nearest Suzuki dealership is about 90 miles away. I thought about driving there to purchase the fluid, but then I remembered that I have purchased a few things for my grand Vitara from a very close Suzuki Motorcycle dealership. So that led me to think, could the Suzuki Coolant for cars and motorcycles be the same? They sell Suzuki coolant which is why I asked. Also my tpms light is on. It says "service tpms" and it's driving me up the wall. I checked all tires and two were below the 38psi and now I've filled them up, but the light is still flashing proudly at me.

Re: Coolant question/tpms

Posted: Thu May 21, 2015 5:56 pm
by KuroNekko
The Kizashi uses the Super Long Life coolant that is being used in a number of Asian cars these days. It's the blue coolant. If the motorcycle dealer has that, then I think it should be okay to use. Otherwise, I'd get the proper coolant from another source. I personally wouldn't drive 90 miles for a coolant that is very likely formulated the same as another Super Long Life coolant. In fact, aftermarket brands also offer it.
This product even explicitly names Suzuki as a vehicle it's formulated for.

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Re: Coolant question/tpms

Posted: Thu May 21, 2015 7:13 pm
by kentman4
Thanks. I found the part number for it. It's 990A0-02000 and its carried at my nearest Suzuki Cycle dealer for $9.00 a quart.

Re: Coolant question/tpms

Posted: Thu May 21, 2015 7:28 pm
by KuroNekko
kentman4 wrote:Thanks. I found the part number for it. It's 990A0-02000 and its carried at my nearest Suzuki Cycle dealer for $9.00 a quart.
Great. Thanks for the part number. I also have Suzuki motorcycle dealers closer to me than Suzuki Auto Service Dealers.
For a top-off, I think this quart would be ideal. For a flush and refill, I'd be more inclined to use the Beck/Arnley stuff.

Re: Coolant question/tpms

Posted: Thu May 21, 2015 9:48 pm
by kentman4
No problem. I didn't think before I posted, but usually small things like push pins and fluids can be found at Motorcycle dealers and Parts. I forgot that I usually call my nearest dealer to ask for certain part numbers. Then I just call to see if Suzuki Cycles has it in stock.

Re: Coolant question/tpms

Posted: Fri May 22, 2015 10:41 am
by Woodie
You could just add water as long as it isn't too low. Would raise your freezing point from -40 to -35.

You really should look into why though, that level shouldn't normally drop.

Re: Coolant question/tpms

Posted: Sat May 23, 2015 9:57 pm
by MrCliveNYC
My TPMS is asking for service as well. It will not go away.

Re: Coolant question/tpms

Posted: Mon May 25, 2015 4:29 pm
by redmed
kentman4 wrote:Thanks. I found the part number for it. It's 990A0-02000 and its carried at my nearest Suzuki Cycle dealer for $9.00 a quart.
Is this the part number for the motorcycle antifreeze or is the part number the same both Kizashi & motorcycle the same?

Re: Coolant question/tpms

Posted: Mon May 25, 2015 4:33 pm
by redmed
KuroNekko wrote:The Kizashi uses the Super Long Life coolant that is being used in a number of Asian cars these days. It's the blue coolant. If the motorcycle dealer has that, then I think it should be okay to use. Otherwise, I'd get the proper coolant from another source. I personally wouldn't drive 90 miles for a coolant that is very likely formulated the same as another Super Long Life coolant. In fact, aftermarket brands also offer it.
This product even explicitly names Suzuki as a vehicle it's formulated for.

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Is there a B&M store that sells this?

Re: Coolant question/tpms

Posted: Tue May 26, 2015 4:56 am
by kentman4
@Redmed. I called a Suzuki automotive dealer and he gave me the part number 990A0-02000 for the Kizashi's coolant. Maybe Suzuki uses it in some motorcycles too.