Anybody know what type of antifreeze I should use for my 2004 TDM900, Cheers
Tdm900 Antifreeze
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, Feb 02 2019 05:24 pm
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Posted 02 February 2019 - 05:24 pm
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Posted 02 February 2019 - 05:51 pm
Check out post #11. http://www.carpe-tdm...l=&fromsearch=1
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Posted 02 February 2019 - 06:36 pm
It depends what is already in. A quick test (not recommended you repeat it often) , is to dip your finger in, shake off the excess and touch the slightly damp finger to your tongue, If it tastes sweet then it is almost certainly classic IAT, ethylene glycol type, and it will mix with any other IAT type. (spit, don't swallow)
From about 1995 OAT antifreeze was introduce, different technology, and later types are HOAT.
I think I'm right in saying that in an emergency old fashioned glycol based IAT types can be used in any system which has been drained and flushed.
Mixing types is a bad idea and can lead to gels forming in the liquid ! Are there any hints in the manual ?
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Posted 02 February 2019 - 10:08 pm
OK thanks for the info, I was thinking the old glycol type was not the right type for the 900
will see if I can find what the manual says if i can find a reference, if not I will drain and flush it and
put in something more up to date. Cheers bopster
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Posted 02 February 2019 - 11:23 pm
Recommended antifreeze :
High-quality ethylene glycol antifreeze containing corrosion inhibitors for aluminum engines
Mixing ratio 1:1 (antifreeze:water)
Use only distiled water.
Or use any ready-to-use mix containing the above fluids.
Don't taste any antifreeze by yourself.
Instead use your mother-in-law or your dog / cat.
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Posted 03 February 2019 - 12:37 am
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Posted 03 February 2019 - 09:31 am
OK thanks for all the answers, I think I know what to get now. Cheers
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