desperado2
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2013 K1600 GTL. Looking for recommendations on a suitable antifreeze to top up the reservoir. No BMW dealer within a couple hundred miles. Is there a suitable substitute that can be used?
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Coolant Recommendation
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A silicate-free anti-freeze is best for water pumps in aluminum engines. For my K75S the mixture is not exactly 50/50, but is pretty close (check owner's manual for exact ratio). I use distilled water with the silicate-free anti-freeze. Below is a link to a table of various anti-freeze products showing various properties, including silicate contents -
https://images.oreillyauto.com/uploads/pdf/ad/SD_672 AFZ Comparison Chart-1.pdf
https://images.oreillyauto.com/uploads/pdf/ad/SD_672 AFZ Comparison Chart-1.pdf
desperado2
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Thanks for the feedback. I will search out this coolant.
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