Bmw K75 Coolant

BMW recommends their house brand coolent and there are alot of Kbike owners that will go with whatever BMW recommends. Personally, as long as the container says something like "safe for aluminum" and it is a name brand you are probably OK to use it. I have put 130+ thousand miles on my K75S and have always used plain old Prestone without a problem.

Changing coolant and reducing fuel tank heat in BMW K-bikes, K1, K75, K100, K1100; 700 watt alternator. Coolant? The BMW stuff provides the funding for the dealer's spawn to attend an expensive university. They also want the dealer to do the change.

$$$$ Personally, I use Peak Long Life Coolant. Been using it for 6 years now in 5 different bricks with no issues. I change every other year which translates to about 6,000 miles on my commuter bikes and 12,000 to 15,000 on my touring K75RT.

As far. For what it's worth, the bmw brand coolant (from the car dealer) is essentially the same price as any other coolant that seems to fulfil the "Nitrate, phosphate, etc free" that is spec'd for the bike. Last time I bought it, I think it was $17 for a gallon of undiluted stuff, which makes enough for 2 fills of the system on a K75.

Do a coolant flush with some radiator flush from autozone, etc. Application: 1985-1996 BMW K75 K75C K75S. Our Silicone Hoses are premium quality, hand crafted and high performance,which can work under greater levels of temperature & pressure which is essential when you're upgrading your engine's performance.

About two weeks ago, after experiencing repeated coolant leaks, I had my oil/water pump serviced with new gear and seal. Since the bike has 86k miles on it, the components were well worn. Today, the leak has returned.

This time. after a run, coolant seeps from the crankshaft cover bottom. For my water-cooled motorcycles, including K75S bikes, I use a silicate-free coolant.

I mix the coolant with distilled water in a 50/50 mixture. Usually when replacing the coolant I will drain the old coolant; then fill the radiator and engine with pure distilled water. I run the bike for a short while to circulate the water with the old coolant.

just picked up a 1990 K75. Runs good but noticed it was running hot. Warning lights did not come on.Pulled the radiator and hooked up the fan to a 12v Battery.

It turned but very slow and pulled what I would describe as a gentle breeze. ordered a new one from SPAL. I bench tested the thermostat a.

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Bleeding cooling system on k75Did any coolant come out of the overflow tank under the seat on the right side? Before you start the engine again, check the coolant level un the overflow tank and in the filler. Top up the level in the filler and bring the level about half way between the high and low marks on the overflow tank. Start the engine and let it warm up while you carefully squeeze any.