Antifreeze coolant

[trialsrfun]

What is the correct or best antifreeze for use in a Beta please also what are the change intervals.

Edited October 7, 2018 by trialsrfun

[olegbabich]

I use Engine Ice and replace every 40 hrs. Beta says to replace every 80 hrs.

 

 

[section swept]

Anti-freeze of good quality should have an operating life of at least 2 years, that’s when it’s in road bikes and cars. However as there is less and less to service on newer machines to give the dealers a fighting chance at hauling in some profit through the service department anything that can be drained and replaced with expensive chemicals is a target. The coolant could last a whole season and more without ill effects, which might equate to the 80+ hours mentioned, however when the engine spits out some coolant, or some is lost through repair or other reason then there is a good chance the anti-freeze may become diluted. Bearing in mind that all anti-freezes are supposed to contain not only a corrosion inhibitor but also a lube for the water pump seal. Get an anti-freeze tester to regularly check the anti-freeze strength, if you drain out the bikes coolant, keep it for the van, car etc. If you mix your own coolant, then use distilled or de-ionised water,as tap water contains contaminants that can affect the aluminium over a period of time, good quality anti-freeze can often deal with this,but the more economic products may not have the same effect. I bet there’s many people who don’t have or get their car or van coolant changed all, even after 3+years! There’s probably some road bikes in the same situation.