BMW blue stuff??:)

[shogun]

Hey guys, I've heard lots of good things about BMW's engine coolant. It doesnt have any potentially harmful chemicals in it like nitrate and is 100% aluminum compatible. I've read about water wetter and all those other products but I just need something for my busa that I use for the street daily that will keep it nice and cool for those humid days and offer freezing protection for the freezing days. (damn cold ass Canada!!).

Anyone try it b4??

 

[mrnyc01]

Nope not me.. but I would be interested in hearing about it

 

[Mr Bogus]

There are only 2 types of coolant (well that you are going to run in a street motor)... Ethylene and Propylene glycols..

Either are available with any list of additive packages.. Propylene Glycol has a slightly higher boiling point and was developed by GM for the Corvette... (is also the blue stuff, was originally marketed as "pet safe")

Engine Ice is Propylene Glycol as well.. Just get a good name brand coolant and you get a decent additive package

Oh and stick to the mixing percentages listed on container.. stronger concentrations are not better after a certain percentage..

 

[shogun]

should i do a 50:50 mix of coolant and distilled water as recommended? Im asking because when it gets cold here, and it gets really cold wont the water that is mixed in the coolant freeze up over the winter?

 

[shogun]

never mind i found out the answer lol. i dont know how to delete posts???

 

[Mr Bogus]

never mind i found out the answer lol. i dont know how to delete posts???

ya cant... mixing stronger that recommended usually has the effect of diminishing the cooling effect of the coolant.. it will take longer to boil but it will also not be as effective at cooling the engine..

 

[shogun]

I just talked to someone from suzuki and he said that the coolant they use in their bikes is the same as the coolant they use for their cars. he didnt cound like he really knew what he was saying, can anyone please confirm this? Also, does anyone know if the suzuki coolant has to be mixed or does it already come pre-mixed? thanks.

 

[Mr Bogus]

Just pick a name brand "Long Life" coolant.. long life coolants are missing a grocery list of additives you do not want.. (Silicates, borates, nitrates) Really the biggest differences will just be the color of the stuff

 

[shogun]

ok so suzuki coolant is not premixed. when i ge the distilled water what is the best way to mix the 2 together? our bikes hold 3L of coolant so 1.5 distilled water and 1.5 coolant right?

 

[Mr Bogus]

ok so suzuki coolant is not premixed. when i ge the distilled water what is the best way to mix the 2 together? our bikes hold 3L of coolant so 1.5 distilled water and 1.5 coolant right?

sounds good to me.. a hydrometer is the best way IMO to check coolant concentration however.. also, it is pretty tough to get all the old stuff out.. do not worry, just do the best you can.. I just like to do an exchange of new for old rather than draining the things down and getting air pockets.. (not that big a deal but I get impatient)