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PETER DIXON
Experienced User
Username: petenlinid
Post Number: 6
Registered: 8-2003
| | Posted on Friday, 03 October, 2003 - 14:29: |    |
Which conditioners that are readily available in Australia from Autobarn etc. are OK to use.
Thank
Peter |
David Gore
Moderator
Username: david_gore
Post Number: 112
Registered: 4-2003
| | Posted on Saturday, 04 October, 2003 - 20:03: | |
Peter,
"conditioners" are not necessary as the 50/50 glycol/water coolant provides all the protection the cooling system requires.
What is important is to flush and drain the system before adding fresh coolant every two years. |
PETER DIXON
Experienced User
Username: petenlinid
Post Number: 7
Registered: 8-2003
| | Posted on Monday, 06 October, 2003 - 20:00: | |
Thanks for that David. Is there a specific brand name for the 50/50 coolant?
Cheers
Peter |
Bill Coburn
Prolific User
Username: bill_coburn
Post Number: 51
Registered: 4-2003
| | Posted on Tuesday, 07 October, 2003 - 10:46: | |
Peter I have found the coolant supplied by the Factory to be totally adequate and not expensive. It is available from McMillens for a phone call. At least you know that is the right stuff. |
David Gore
Moderator
Username: david_gore
Post Number: 114
Registered: 4-2003
| | Posted on Tuesday, 07 October, 2003 - 14:30: | |
Hi Peter,
Any well-known brand of ethylene glycol based antifreeze such as Castrol/Valvoline etc can be used. Do not use the pre-mixed coolants as these are usually a 33% [1 part concentrate/2 parts water] solution rather than the R-R recommended 50% [1 part concentrate/1 part water] solution. I have seen some ethylene glycol mixtures claiming a 4 year life however I personally would be wary of using these as the overall cost saving from doubling the service life from 2 to 4 years is not great whereas the cost of corrosion due to breakdown of the coolant will be many times greater - some of the the light alloy components in the cooling circuit [eg heater taps] are very prone to corrosion once the coolant begins to break down over time. |
PETER DIXON
Experienced User
Username: petenlinid
Post Number: 8
Registered: 8-2003
| | Posted on Wednesday, 08 October, 2003 - 21:32: | |
Thanks David thats great.
Cheers
Peter |