dand Posted January 2, 2012 Posted January 2, 2012 Hi, I got a radiator cover for my XJ6 for xmas. In order to change it I have to disconnect and drain radiator. Just want to know before I do this if bikes need any specific anti-freeze/coolant, or whether I can just use the pre-mixed stuff from halfords etc. Thanks in advance. Dan
Moderator mervin Posted January 2, 2012 Moderator Posted January 2, 2012 Yes yuo can use the premix from Halfrauds if you like paying for the same stuff you get from your tap WATER , buy the concentrate and mix it yourself 50/50 with water no stronger as it looses effectiveness after that merv
Moderator Airhead Posted January 2, 2012 Moderator Posted January 2, 2012 you should use distilled water not tap water merv, some people live in hard water areas!
Moderator mervin Posted January 2, 2012 Moderator Posted January 2, 2012 Very true Paul, i reckon rain water would be good as well, we have a dehumidifier at home that produces distilled water as well merv
dand Posted January 2, 2012 Author Posted January 2, 2012 Ok. I'll use distilled then as I live in an area with chalky water. Thanks guys
Moderator Airhead Posted January 2, 2012 Moderator Posted January 2, 2012 dont forget to mix 50/50 with concentrated antfreeze then
up.yours Posted January 3, 2012 Posted January 3, 2012 does boiling your water distill it or not. i was told it doesn't.
Moderator mervin Posted January 3, 2012 Moderator Posted January 3, 2012 does boiling your water distill it or not. i was told it doesn't. I dont think so
PeterC Posted January 3, 2012 Posted January 3, 2012 No it doesn't. It does remove a little of the impurities - that's what you get in your kettle - but not all.
dand Posted January 5, 2012 Author Posted January 5, 2012 Filled it up, started her up, let her tick over for 5 mins, let her cool down, topped her up as it has dragged some through the pipes. Seemed to be running a little warmer but maybe cos it was just on tickover in my garage....
Morpheuz Posted January 5, 2012 Posted January 5, 2012 Rain water aint good either, its better than tap water but it still contains macronutrients apparently.... Distilled or de-ionised whatever they call it and a good coolent, normally at 50/50, maintains a nice pressure and protection.
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