Coolant Mix for 582

[Greg Mitchell]

I am about to change out a overflow bottle on my 582 rotax can anybody off hand tell me what the mix ratio that is recommended?Mitch

[asra]

Mitch, I have always just used a full bottle(200 ML?) of the Castrol concentrate topped of with de-mineralized water.Thats for the whole cooling system which I changed every 12 months.

[Greg Mitchell]

Thanks Muzz,I seem to remember mixing mine 50/50 in a bucket. Weathers lousy and the roofs not finished yet. Cheers,Mitch

[asra]

good quality pre mix, just pour and forget ;D

[Greg Mitchell]

I have a bottle out at the hangar, so I"ll read the label and take the advice given here.Thanks Sam.

[Adrian S]

Mitch,Just be careful as premix go"s off over time if left in the bottle. (more than 5 years). Also premix comes in different mix ratio"s from 70:30 to 50:50. I recommend you buy some castrol concentrate and some de-mineralised water and mix yourself 50:50.

[Greg Mitchell]

Excellent Advice Cheers.I think my bottle was a 50/50 mix, green and will get a bottle of the clean water too. ;DHave fun at Quobba, ya lucky devil. Hear Shannon might be doing the trip with you in his Monarch. Fly safe and enjoy.I"m off to Temora and then on to Burren. Mitch

[bruce]

Mitch, when I had my 582 trike, Airborne & Floods reccomended Castrol anti freeze anti boil mixed 50/50 with distilled water.

[Greg Mitchell]

Hey Bruce,Yes, I believe I too consulted with Gary at Floods and that is the bottle I use. 50/50 with distilled water. Done.Yes I will have Polish and Deoxidiser at Burren.Cheers,Mitch