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Check that the overflow pipe going from the expansion tank cap into the coolant is not too far into the tank.Someone I know kept dumping coolant until we checked that tube.Once adjusted and a small zip-ty was affixed to stop it doing that again he had no further problems.
What is the coolant mixture?If it is a straight 50/50 mix that you buy from car shops like Halfreuds,you are not doing your cooling system any good in this hot weather as it is ideal for winters where the temperature 'might' get down to -30c but not in the UK.
Ideally you should use 100% distilled water as this is the most efficient way of moving heat away from hot spots in the engine,especially around the cylinder head.But due to the requirement for anti-corrosion inhibitors,some of this is needed.
If you buy some concentrated quality coolant then mix it yourself,it will keep your engine running much more efficiently.
In my R1 and KTM enduro I use 70% distilled water,25% concentrated anti-freeze/anti-corrosion inhibitor and 5% Redline WaterWetter.This last ingredient reduces the skin tension of water and helps to lubricate water pump seals.
https://www.commaoil.com/passenger-vehicles/products/view/563
https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-d&q=Red+Line+Water+Wetter ____________________ Just talk bikes.What else is there?
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Old Thread Alert!
The last post was made 1 year, 257 days ago. Instead of replying here, would creating a new thread be more useful? |
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