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Xciting 400i coolant change help
« on: September 22, 2018, 06:46:47 PM »
I attempted to change the coolant, as it it is starting to get cold (and it gets to around -40F here).
I thought I did everything correctly, but now the engine temp meter is maxed out and blinking.
Any idea what I messed up?


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Re: Xciting 400i coolant change help
« Reply #1 on: September 22, 2018, 07:54:00 PM »
I've not changed mine, so just guessing.
On other's I have changed, after letting it run just enough for the bars to start showing, I shut it off and checked the level again. Always had to add some.
Same with car. Repeat the process UNLESS you didn't add some, then it should be good.

Again, I haven't done this with mine or any Kymco. This is my first Kymco. But if I'm wrong, maybe this will get someone to chime in.

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Re: Xciting 400i coolant change help
« Reply #2 on: September 22, 2018, 08:02:59 PM »
What Jed Clampett said....
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Re: Xciting 400i coolant change help
« Reply #3 on: September 23, 2018, 12:41:59 AM »
You got me..

We're still in the 90s during the day, dropping into the mid-70s at night.

Do you have the service manual? If not, I can upload and link to the appropriate chapter.

Just let me know.
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Re: Xciting 400i coolant change help
« Reply #4 on: September 23, 2018, 12:42:51 AM »
You got me..

We're still in the 90s during the day, dropping into the mid-70s at night.

Do you have the service manual? If not, I can upload and link to the appropriate chapter.

Just let me know.
That’d be very helpful! I’d appreciate it greatly


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Re: Xciting 400i coolant change help
« Reply #5 on: September 23, 2018, 02:10:38 PM »
Changing the coolant already?
How old is this 400i?
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Re: Xciting 400i coolant change help
« Reply #6 on: September 23, 2018, 02:18:09 PM »
Changing the coolant already?
How old is this 400i?
Stig
3months soon, but it get’s to -40 here, meaning it needs a 60-40 mix. Wanted to change it before it got too cold


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Re: Xciting 400i coolant change help
« Reply #7 on: September 23, 2018, 03:08:32 PM »
3months soon, but it get’s to -40 here, meaning it needs a 60-40 mix. Wanted to change it before it got too cold


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Re: Xciting 400i coolant change help
« Reply #8 on: September 23, 2018, 03:10:07 PM »
We're talking planet Earth here?! Or?
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Good ol’ north north new york! Hah! We hit -47 I think last winter!


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Re: Xciting 400i coolant change help
« Reply #9 on: September 24, 2018, 11:30:26 AM »
Here ya go...

https://1drv.ms/b/s!Ans5COhRcDdagTXuqXZU446_lw7i


If this doesn't work, then PM me and let me know.
Two things to consider...
1) The early bird might get the worm, but the second mouse always gets the cheese.
2) Eagles may soar, but weasels never get sucked into jet engines.

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Re: Xciting 400i coolant change help
« Reply #10 on: September 24, 2018, 02:04:04 PM »
Here ya go...

https://1drv.ms/b/s!Ans5COhRcDdagTXuqXZU446_lw7i


If this doesn't work, then PM me and let me know.
E.T.,
 That's a nice looking manual!
Where'd it come from? Who makes this manual?

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Re: Xciting 400i coolant change help
« Reply #11 on: September 25, 2018, 04:07:18 PM »
E.T. Did you get the rest of  the 400i maintenance manual? Could you send me a copy?

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Re: Xciting 400i coolant change help
« Reply #12 on: September 25, 2018, 04:46:26 PM »
Besides making sure the level is full, make sure that the system is thoroughly bled. But probably not in that order, since a full radiator is likely to spill everywhere while you're trying to bleed it.

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Re: Xciting 400i coolant change help
« Reply #13 on: September 26, 2018, 07:37:23 PM »
I've got the entire manual, but it cost me something like $50 at Cyclepedia.

I can upload one or two chapters at a time, but not the whole thing, as it's far too big.
Two things to consider...
1) The early bird might get the worm, but the second mouse always gets the cheese.
2) Eagles may soar, but weasels never get sucked into jet engines.

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2013 Honda PCX - "Natasha"
1982 Honda PA-50

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Re: Xciting 400i coolant change help
« Reply #14 on: September 26, 2018, 09:19:07 PM »
I've got the entire manual, but it cost me something like $50 at Cyclepedia.

I can upload one or two chapters at a time, but not the whole thing, as it's far too big.


….and probably not proper.

Nice pix, though!
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