Coolant Mixture

uksurfer · 13-12-2009, 06:56 PM

Hi, just taken my radiator off and am going to put it back on, and wondered if anyone knew the antifreeze-water ratio to put back in?
cheers

Albie · 13-12-2009, 07:02 PM

I cant quite remember but I remember its in the Ducati book I gave you. I had a horrible bottle of pink stuff all they had. Do make sure you dont trap any air as the fans will want to play. There is a level on the expansion bottle to look out for.

Capo · 13-12-2009, 07:03 PM

I just buy bottles of shell coolant and stick it straight in. AFAIK, all coolants are like that now

13-12-2009, 07:04 PM

I usually stick to 50:50 or 60:40 coolant to (de-ionised) water on the car and on previous bikes

uksurfer · 13-12-2009, 07:08 PM

cheers, i'll go 50:50 then, unless i find it in the book

chris yeatman · 13-12-2009, 07:11 PM

i would do a 50;50, that should be ok.
u must get the same type and colour, that came out.
pink a/f will not mix with blue, green or yellow.
blue, green yellow will mix.

Albie · 13-12-2009, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by chris yeatman

i would do a 50;50, that should be ok.
u must get the same type and colour, that came out.
pink a/f will not mix with blue, green or yellow.
blue, green yellow will mix.

I got it from Halfords the pink stuff.

uksurfer · 13-12-2009, 07:39 PM

i think its empty, radiators on the bench drained, maybe there might be a little bit in the pipe work?

Stafford · 13-12-2009, 07:48 PM

Mixing coolant? Isn't that old school now?
Coolant

uksurfer · 13-12-2009, 07:53 PM

i'm just old fashioned - i'll have a look on the can to see if its pre-mixed?
never thought of that, i thought that screenwash came ready diluted now so it was more expensive?

jerry · 14-12-2009, 12:50 AM

Make sure its a NON Silicate type m,,the silicate coolant will damage waterpump vane as its plastic ..I use NISSAN coolant non silicant in Thailand 50-50 with de-ionized water.

14-12-2009, 08:04 AM

I tend to use 100% air

uksurfer · 14-12-2009, 07:56 PM

this is the reason for having the radiator off, apologies to all those 'air-cooled' owners who will not be able to do this!

Stafford · 14-12-2009, 09:42 PM

Oh we could fit a radiator, we just don't see the point.
Is that a new fire guard?

Albie · 14-12-2009, 09:43 PM

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13-12-2009, 06:56 PM	#1
uksurfer Its all grey now Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: southampton Bike: M1200s Posts: 2,940	Coolant Mixture Hi, just taken my radiator off and am going to put it back on, and wondered if anyone knew the antifreeze-water ratio to put back in? cheers __________________ Evolution - M600 - S4 - M796 - M1100evo - M1200s

13-12-2009, 07:02 PM	#2
Albie Fanactical volunteer Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Kent Bike: M900 Posts: 9,033	I cant quite remember but I remember its in the Ducati book I gave you. I had a horrible bottle of pink stuff all they had. Do make sure you dont trap any air as the fans will want to play. There is a level on the expansion bottle to look out for. __________________ http://albies93m900.blogspot.co.uk/

13-12-2009, 07:08 PM	#5
uksurfer Its all grey now Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: southampton Bike: M1200s Posts: 2,940	cheers, i'll go 50:50 then, unless i find it in the book __________________ Evolution - M600 - S4 - M796 - M1100evo - M1200s

13-12-2009, 07:11 PM	#6
chris yeatman I still have the s4r! Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: salisbury, wiltshire Bike: S4r Posts: 1,896	i would do a 50;50, that should be ok. u must get the same type and colour, that came out. pink a/f will not mix with blue, green or yellow. blue, green yellow will mix. __________________ What's that coming over the hill....... Last edited by chris yeatman; 13-12-2009 at 07:15 PM..

13-12-2009, 07:39 PM	#8
uksurfer Its all grey now Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: southampton Bike: M1200s Posts: 2,940	i think its empty, radiators on the bench drained, maybe there might be a little bit in the pipe work? __________________ Evolution - M600 - S4 - M796 - M1100evo - M1200s

13-12-2009, 07:03 PM	#3
Capo You Are What You Is Join Date: May 2005 Location: A Foward Location Bike: S4r Posts: 1,948	I just buy bottles of shell coolant and stick it straight in. AFAIK, all coolants are like that now

13-12-2009, 07:04 PM	#4
sburrows87 Guest Posts: n/a	I usually stick to 50:50 or 60:40 coolant to (de-ionised) water on the car and on previous bikes

13-12-2009, 07:48 PM	#9
Stafford P3, nice. Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Calne Bike: S2r 1000 Posts: 2,145	Mixing coolant? Isn't that old school now? Coolant __________________ celeres-racing.blogspot.co.uk/ The probability of survival is equal to the angle of arrival.

13-12-2009, 07:53 PM	#10
uksurfer Its all grey now Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: southampton Bike: M1200s Posts: 2,940	i'm just old fashioned - i'll have a look on the can to see if its pre-mixed? never thought of that, i thought that screenwash came ready diluted now so it was more expensive? __________________ Evolution - M600 - S4 - M796 - M1100evo - M1200s

14-12-2009, 12:50 AM	#11
jerry Old Git Join Date: May 2006 Location: Cricklade Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 2,831	Make sure its a NON Silicate type m,,the silicate coolant will damage waterpump vane as its plastic ..I use NISSAN coolant non silicant in Thailand 50-50 with de-ionized water. __________________ MONSTERMAN

14-12-2009, 08:04 AM	#12
giler Guest Posts: n/a	I tend to use 100% air

14-12-2009, 07:56 PM	#13
uksurfer Its all grey now Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: southampton Bike: M1200s Posts: 2,940	this is the reason for having the radiator off, apologies to all those 'air-cooled' owners who will not be able to do this! __________________ Evolution - M600 - S4 - M796 - M1100evo - M1200s

14-12-2009, 09:42 PM	#14
Stafford P3, nice. Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Calne Bike: S2r 1000 Posts: 2,145	Oh we could fit a radiator, we just don't see the point. Is that a new fire guard? __________________ celeres-racing.blogspot.co.uk/ The probability of survival is equal to the angle of arrival.

14-12-2009, 09:43 PM	#15
Albie Fanactical volunteer Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Kent Bike: M900 Posts: 9,033	................... __________________ http://albies93m900.blogspot.co.uk/