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which coolants to use???

Posted: 01 Oct 2010, 00:33
by leecoulson
hello,
ive been told by a few friends which coolants to use, but there saying different ones,
does it matter which i use, and what is best to put in my radiators, water or water mixed with anti freeze?

Re: which coolants to use???

Posted: 01 Oct 2010, 08:18
by john7780
at this time of year you need a bit more antifreeze but you can buy coolant and anti freeze mix from halfords they have a section specifically for bikes mate

Re: which coolants to use???

Posted: 01 Oct 2010, 08:42
by knackeredMk1
You can buy readymixed coolant.

2 things to be aware of -

Needs to be suited to aluminium engines.

DO NOT use water without antifreeze - BIG corosion problems.

Re: which coolants to use???

Posted: 01 Oct 2010, 09:18
by john7780
and to add to what knackered has said, if you use water without antifreeze especially this time of year it can cause pipes or even rads to burst due to the water freezing and expanding, get a nice electric blanket and tuck your 2 wheel baby in at night ha ha god i need to get out more

Re: which coolants to use???

Posted: 03 Oct 2010, 20:22
by leecoulson
ok thanks :),
also should i make it so its half water, half anti freeze or would that be too much anti freeze?

Re: which coolants to use???

Posted: 03 Oct 2010, 20:30
by back off road
ive never had any problems with moto x bikes or my previous crm mk1 just bought another crm a mk2 and its in that other brands are available but i rate putoline products and thats all i use

http://www.ekmpowershop2.com/ekmps/shop ... 3445-p.asp