I see that the Rotax Operators manual has a list of recommended 50% antifreeze, 50% water antifreezes types. How does one choose?
I see that the Rotax Operators manual has a list of recommended 50% antifreeze, 50% water antifreezes types. How does one choose?
Re: What is best antifreeze to use?
by Sean Griffin » Yesterday
Hi Michael,
All the coolants listed are approved.
Go with the one readily available in your area or shop around for the most cost effective.
I preferer to use a well known brand, hopeing it will still be available in the (service) years to come. If you did have to change a brand/type it is recommended that you flush the system - just another job than can be avoided with a bit of forethought.
These days most brands, in Australia, are offered in both concentrate and Pre/Mix. The choice is yours, I prefer the concentrate & do my own mixing 50:50, with pure water.
Should you be unable to find a listed coolant, Rotax do give a standard. I have found that any coolant listed for a modern European car is likly to be okay for use in your Rotax.
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Re: What is best antifreeze to use?
by Roger Lee » 15 hours ago
Hi Michael,
I see you live in the US. Most use Dex Cool 50-50 extended life coolant. It has an orange cap on the bottle.
Roger Lee
LSRM-A & Rotax Instructor & Rotax IRC
Tucson, AZ Ryan Airfield (KRYN)
520-349-7056 Cell
Re: What is best antifreeze to use?
by Michael Tucker » 15 hours ago
Thanks Roger. I realized after I posted this question that there are probably previous threads with this very same question. I should have searched before posting! I tried to delete my post, but couldn't figure out how to do it. Mike
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