Coolant

[mikeyb1983]

What coolant is recommended for a 5?? I have a Koyorad if that makes a difference.

 

[RsvRob]

Can't remember but it's normally pink/red in colour.
Non corrosive to ali.
Just don't mix blue and red lol

 

[ad-p]

I use comma xstream g48

 

[DDS789]

Just don't mix blue and red lol

Never done this, but heard of it. What happens if you do?

 

[RsvRob]

Becomes corrosive

 

[DDS789]

Ahhh.

So also is it "only" needed to stop corrosion and freezing in winter? I've never understood claims of extra cooling coming from using the stuff, like race versions etc etc.

Are they a little bit of a con?

 

[RsvRob]

Not really sure. Water is best for heat transfer but it also boils quicker. Most coolant helps increase the boiling level and lower the freezing point, to counteract the environment

 

[liffy16]

Used any water wetter from demon wheels from when I raced bikes
This stuff did work dropped race temp a few degrees as we were not allowed to race
With coolant as its as bad as oil when dropped on track

 

[DDS789]

Not really sure. Water is best for heat transfer but it also boils quicker. Most coolant helps increase the boiling level and lower the freezing point, to counteract the environment

Makes sense cheers for clearing that up.

Liffy16 that's the stuff I was thinking of, gonna look into replacing with this stuff next time

 

[ElDopesta]

Well it looks like it's been covered quite thoroughly.....

I use comma xstream g48

Agreed.

 

[mikeyb1983]

Wow that was a good response from everyone. Thanks guys.......while i am at it what would be the Brake Fluid to use???

 

[DDS789]

Wow that was a good response from everyone. Thanks guys.......while i am at it what would be the Brake Fluid to use???

ATE super blue racing brake fluid, looks in the reservoir too :awesome:

 

[mikeyb1983]

ATE super blue racing brake fluid, looks in the reservoir too :awesome:

Is this not only Dot 4 though.......does it not need to be Dot 5.1???

Does look cool though......!!

 

[DDS789]

Yeah but it's good stuff mate

Was recommended it yonks ago. Done 3 trips to nurburgring and 5 trackdays, never missed a beat (been bled through a couple of times)

Had it with my brembo set up that never faded and now my ksport set up and never faded.

 

[mikeyb1983]

Cant argue with that.......will get some then Euro Car Parts have it for £10.57 a litre........how much would i need??

 

[ElDopesta]

Dot 4 / Dot 5.1

It all depends on your driving regime.

If you're swapping out fluids, ensure a complete bleed of the system.

 

[mikeyb1983]

Dot 4 / Dot 5.1

It all depends on your driving regime.

If you're swapping out fluids, ensure a complete bleed of the system.

Ah right thats ok then......thanks. I will do a full bleed, going to be a nightmare in my garage but gotta be done

Thanks again guys.

 

[DDS789]

Easy with the blue too as you know when it's bled through.

I got two cans and still have a can left lol. Buy two Incase you have a mess up in the process doubt you'll need it though but at least you have the next can already bought when you refresh the fluid.

 

[mikeyb1983]

Easy with the blue too as you know when it's bled through.

I got two cans and still have a can left lol. Buy two Incase you have a mess up in the process doubt you'll need it though but at least you have the next can already bought when you refresh the fluid.

Ok will do thanks for the advice

 

[liffy16]

If you havnt got vacuum bleed tool get one makes life alot easier
£15 off ebay bargain!