Coolant for the Kizashi
Posted: Thu Oct 22, 2015 4:42 pm
There have been a number of discussions about the Kizashi's coolant and what to use. Given that my reservoir is now very low, I'm personally searching for some coolant that will be appropriate. The OE Suzuki Super Long Life Coolant is very hard to come by so I decided to do some research on alternatives. I even called Suzuki Auto to confirm some things so I wanted to relay the info here:
1) Suzuki does not recommend the use of the Suzuki motorcycle coolant for their cars. Suzuki makes Super Long Life Coolant for motorcycles which is apparently blue. I asked the Suzuki customer rep if that was the same formula and he stated that it's not recommended for cars because many motorcycle fluids differ in additive specs from car fluids. He couldn't give me technical data but gave the example of how motorcycle motor oil of the same weight is still different from car engine motor oil in regards to additives. He stated that the additives can differ in coolant so it's best to use coolant formulated specifically for cars. I was considering going to a Suzuki motorcycle dealer for a bottle of coolant but I guess that's not recommended.
2) Suzuki stated that Super Long Life Coolant (the blue formula) is all the same for automotive applications so you can use coolant from Nissan or Subaru as long as it's the Super Long Life coolant that is blue. He stated that aftermarket coolants that are "Super Blue" are also acceptable and stated that most auto parts stores should stock it. This means that the use of Beck/Arnley Extended Life Blue coolant and the like is approved.
3) Suzuki stated that the mixing of green and blue fluid is not recommended. The rep stated that it won't necessarily damage the vehicle but it will diminish the extended life properties of the blue fluid. In essence, it's not good to mix the two different fluids so stick to one or the other. Keep in mind that the Kizashi comes filled from the factory with the Super Long Life blue coolant.
4) The first service interval for the Super Long Life blue coolant for the Kizashi is 150,000 KM (93,000 miles) according to the Suzuki Maintenance Schedule linked below from Suzuki of Canada. After that initial service, the blue coolant is to be replaced every 75,000 KM (46,600 miles). For Kizashis using the green coolant, the interval is every 50,000 KM (31,000 miles).
https://www.suzuki.ca/auto/Kizashi_11-1 ... Severe.pdf
1) Suzuki does not recommend the use of the Suzuki motorcycle coolant for their cars. Suzuki makes Super Long Life Coolant for motorcycles which is apparently blue. I asked the Suzuki customer rep if that was the same formula and he stated that it's not recommended for cars because many motorcycle fluids differ in additive specs from car fluids. He couldn't give me technical data but gave the example of how motorcycle motor oil of the same weight is still different from car engine motor oil in regards to additives. He stated that the additives can differ in coolant so it's best to use coolant formulated specifically for cars. I was considering going to a Suzuki motorcycle dealer for a bottle of coolant but I guess that's not recommended.
2) Suzuki stated that Super Long Life Coolant (the blue formula) is all the same for automotive applications so you can use coolant from Nissan or Subaru as long as it's the Super Long Life coolant that is blue. He stated that aftermarket coolants that are "Super Blue" are also acceptable and stated that most auto parts stores should stock it. This means that the use of Beck/Arnley Extended Life Blue coolant and the like is approved.
3) Suzuki stated that the mixing of green and blue fluid is not recommended. The rep stated that it won't necessarily damage the vehicle but it will diminish the extended life properties of the blue fluid. In essence, it's not good to mix the two different fluids so stick to one or the other. Keep in mind that the Kizashi comes filled from the factory with the Super Long Life blue coolant.
4) The first service interval for the Super Long Life blue coolant for the Kizashi is 150,000 KM (93,000 miles) according to the Suzuki Maintenance Schedule linked below from Suzuki of Canada. After that initial service, the blue coolant is to be replaced every 75,000 KM (46,600 miles). For Kizashis using the green coolant, the interval is every 50,000 KM (31,000 miles).
https://www.suzuki.ca/auto/Kizashi_11-1 ... Severe.pdf