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13-04-09, 05:32 PM
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Coolant question
ive just noticed on my 675 that this tank is far beyond low.. its a good job i checked really.. question is what kind of water do i ad to the mixture it says 50/50 in the manual but will tap water do the job in the mixture?
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13-04-09, 05:33 PM
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Re: Coolant question
If the water in your area is quite soft then it should be OK, if not go get some distilled water.
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13-04-09, 05:35 PM
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Re: Coolant question
Hi,
Your probably better of using distilled or deionised water. usually 50p or so for a litre from a petrol garage forecourt. Skez |
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13-04-09, 05:38 PM
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Re: Coolant question
yeah distilled water's cheap enough to use.
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13-04-09, 05:46 PM
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Re: Coolant question
I've got some ready mixed putoline coolant which shouldn't need water should it? But it says to use mobil antifreeze.. Would it make a massive difference? Or would it be dangerous?
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13-04-09, 05:49 PM
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Re: Coolant question
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Generally speaking if the putoline you have to hand is greeny blue I'd guess it'd be ok.
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13-04-09, 05:53 PM
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Re: Coolant question
It's defenitely bluey LOL.. Don't want to screw it up
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13-04-09, 05:55 PM
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Re: Coolant question
should be aight.
Dunno wait for someone else though, I wouldn't want sludge in the cooling system of my 675!  Safe bet would be distilled water or tap water seeing as it's summer (kinda)
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13-04-09, 06:00 PM
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Re: Coolant question
Yorkie chris?
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13-04-09, 06:01 PM
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