Is changing antifreeze important?
Coolant flushes remove rust and scale deposits, which build up over time. It’s important to get rid of these deposits because they can cause overheating and damage your entire cooling system. Getting a coolant flush will prevent the old anti-freeze from becoming acidic.
Why do I need to change the antifreeze in my radiator?
If the anti-corrosion additives are depleted; the antifreeze is overdue for a change regardless of time or mileage. Removes Rust and Scale Deposit – Over time rust and scale deposits build up within the radiator.
How do you change coolant in a RAD?
If there is any coolant left in the header tank, remove and drain, and clean out any residue before refitting. Now arm yourself with a funnel and coolant. If diluting antifreeze it should be done with distilled water or boiled kettle water – tap water contains minerals which will clog up the inside of the rad.
What’s the best way to change coolant on a bike?
Before refitting any bodywork, soak up any spilt coolant on the floor or bike with absorbent cloth/kitchen paper – it can corrode plated metal parts and it is slippery stuff. Ideally wash down affected areas with soapy water. Any antifreeze or coolant left over must be stored out of reach of children/animals/idiots. 12.
What’s the difference between coolant and antifreeze?
Coolant is a mixture of antifreeze and water, which stops the engine from freezing in winter, and overheating in summer As part of the Coolant/Antifreeze Change, our expert technicians will drain and refill your coolant, as well as safely disposing old fluid.
Before refitting any bodywork, soak up any spilt coolant on the floor or bike with absorbent cloth/kitchen paper – it can corrode plated metal parts and it is slippery stuff. Ideally wash down affected areas with soapy water. Any antifreeze or coolant left over must be stored out of reach of children/animals/idiots. 12.
If there is any coolant left in the header tank, remove and drain, and clean out any residue before refitting. Now arm yourself with a funnel and coolant. If diluting antifreeze it should be done with distilled water or boiled kettle water – tap water contains minerals which will clog up the inside of the rad.
Why is the radiator on my dirt bike leaking?
A faulty radiator cap or using a cap with the wrong pressure release for your bike often contributes to coolant leaking from the radiator overflow. Buy a new cap.
Is it illegal to use glycol coolant on a bike?
The ACU states it is illegal for race bikes to have glycol-based coolant in the bike’s system (very slippery when dumped on the track) so the above method can be applied to track-only bikes by substituting the coolant with 100% distilled water.