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Old 26-01-20, 07:26 PM   #11
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Default Re: Flushing coolant system

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https://www.halfords.com/motoring/en...reeze-2-litres

Used this for years, get the premixed stuff, not widely known but 50/50 mix gives best antifreeze protection as above and below that ratio raises the freezing point.. it is not really the anti freeze glycol bit that wears out, it is the anti corrosion package..


https://www.halfords.com/motoring/en...reeze-5-litres
Works out cheaper per litre to buy 5 litre premixed but if you don't need it for anything else may be a waste..
Thanks for the advice, I bought the coolant this afternoon from Halfords, it reads to be good for 5 years, so happy with it, waiting for spark plugs to come through in post, as want to do spark plugs, air filter and coolant at the same time, oil and filter was done in 2018 and bike has not done 1000 miles since, so will change them next year.
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Old 29-01-20, 06:11 PM   #12
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Default Re: Flushing coolant system

Hi, guys just update I did flush the system before changing the coolant, amount of old colour kept pouring out at every wash of water was unbelievable; if you fill radiator with water you will notice clean water flowing giving the impression old coolant is washed out, but after if you tilt the motorcycle to remove any water left in the system kept coming green coloured for at least more than 10 washes - finally I gave up and filled radiator with Halfords red OAT premix
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