Rotax 912 antifreeze

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Rotax 912 antifreeze

Postby lefssa » Thu Mar 10, 2011 3:52 pm

What is the best antifreeze to use in a Rotax 912.
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Re: Rotax 912 antifreeze

Postby JvTonder » Thu Mar 10, 2011 5:46 pm

Caltex CX with distilled water, 50/50 mix
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Re: Rotax 912 antifreeze

Postby Mc Guyver » Sun Mar 13, 2011 11:55 am

lefssa wrote:What is the best antifreeze to use in a Rotax 912.
Evans . It is a waterless recomended for Rotax, expensive but never needs replacing!
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Re: Rotax 912 antifreeze

Postby lefssa » Sun Mar 13, 2011 12:15 pm

thanks where do i get some
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Re: Rotax 912 antifreeze

Postby Mc Guyver » Sun Mar 13, 2011 1:01 pm

I would presume Aviation Engines Niren
We get it from the Australian Rotax agent
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Re: Rotax 912 antifreeze

Postby lefssa » Sun Mar 13, 2011 1:16 pm

I try my best not to deal with Aviation Engines let me know if you get more, price, and if i can get from you.
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Re: Rotax 912 antifreeze

Postby Air Hog » Sun Mar 13, 2011 1:45 pm

lefssa wrote:I try my best not to deal with Aviation Engines let me know if you get more, price, and if i can get from you.
The airfreight from Australia is going kill even if the price is good :lol: :lol: :)
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Re: Rotax 912 antifreeze

Postby avgas » Mon Mar 14, 2011 6:09 am

Use normal good quality local anti Freeze. Castrol/Caltex is good. Mix as per recomendation from af manufacturer with distilled water.
I don't think Aviation engines even stock waterless af.
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