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Which motorcycles need a coolant? - The question is answered quickly, because in the motorcycle it behaves the same as in all other internal combustion engines: If your machines has a water-cooled engine, you also need coolant for your motorcycle.
Coolant is the fluid that circulates inside the engine to protect it from heat and frost. The coolant consists of a portion of coolant, colloquially also called antifreeze, antifreeze or rust protection, and a portion of cooling water.
We explain to you what the differences are in the coolant on motorcycles, which coolant is suitable for your machine and when it is time to change the coolant on your motorcycle.
Coolant differences between car and motorcycle
There is no actual difference between coolant in cars and coolant in motorcycles. As you go along, you will learn that coolants for motorcycles are classified according to the same specifications as coolants used in cars.
For all coolants, a distinction is made between different basic bases. In the beginning, coolants were based on ethylene glycol [EG]. These coolants have excellent cooling properties, but are also very toxic.
A more environmentally compatible and less toxic further development led to the use of polypropylene glycol [PG]. It is less toxic and exhibits better heat transfer, allowing engine temperatures to be kept low throughout.
Coolants of these two types are grouped together as inorganic coolants when they use silicate as a corrosion inhibitor.
As the most recent development, organic coolants are increasingly being used in modern cooling systems - regardless of the car or motorcycle. They are characterized by a longer service life. However, they have the disadvantage that they are not compatible with the seals of older vehicles. These coolants do not use silicate for corrosion protection, but other effective organic acids.
Motorcycle coolants by manufacturer at a glance
The coolant manufacturer Glysantin is known to carry a compact product range, which at the same time is able to meet the requirements of very many automobile and motorcycle manufacturers. This is reflected in several recommendations for use and very many approvals from vehicle manufacturers. In addition, Glysantin is one of the few manufacturers that explicitly recommend their products according to motorcycle manufacturers.
Below you will find the Glysantin product to use and at the same time the specification according to the Volkswagen coolant standards, into which the Glysantin standards can be translated. If you follow the link, you will find products from other manufacturers that can be used.
Motorcycle Manufacturer |
Glysantin Coolant |
VW Standard |
| Aprilia | Glysantin G30 | VW G12+ |
|---|---|---|
| Harley Davidson | Glysantin G30 | VW G12+ |
| Honda Motorrad | Glysantin G30 | VW G12+ |
| Kawasaki | Glysantin G30 | VW G12+ |
| KTM | Glysantin G30</åtd> | VW G12+ |
| Peugeot Motorrad | Glysantin G30 | VW G12+ |
| Piaggio | Glysantin G30 | VW G12+ |
| Suzuki Motorrad | Glysantin G30 | VW G12+ |
| Triumph | Glysantin G30 | VW G12+ |
| Yamaha | Glysantin G30 | VW G12+ |
| Ducati | Glysantin G40 | VW G12++ |
| BMW Motorrad | Glysantin G48 | VW G11 |
When is it time to change the motorcycle coolant?
Most motorcycle manufacturers recommend changing the coolant about every 2 years or around 38,000 km to prevent corrosion that can cause wear. This is because the fresher the motorcycle coolant is in the cooling system, the more effectively it can cool the engine and, above all, protect it from overheating.
How do you find the right coolant for your motorcycle? If in doubt, we can help!
We explain how to be sure and reliably find the right coolant for your machine, using a Suzuki GSX R125 as an example:
In the vehicle manual of the motorcycle there is a reference to the manufacturer's own Suzuki coolant. This is often the case and at first it is not clear which coolant can be used equivalently if no Suzuki coolant is at hand.
For this purpose, there is always an additional indication. In our case, the manual also refers to the use of a coolant based on glycol. This can already narrow down the range of possible coolants. Accordingly, a coolant based on ethylene glycol or polypropylene glycol can be used. However, care should also be taken to ensure that the coolant is compatible with the installed aluminum radiator. For us, this means the following:
Generally, a common coolant could be used in this case. Any proper coolant is based on a glycol base. Ultimately, the only difference will be whether the coolant works with silicate or not. The descriptions of the products will also state whether the coolant is compatible with an aluminum radiator. This information should then be taken into account in this example.
As a precaution, the old coolant should always be drained and the new coolant poured in. This prevents chemical reactions from occurring and also guarantees the best cooling properties.
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With the product range of BMW OEM operating fluids, the ATO24 online shop has a variety of engine oils, transmission oils, coolants and other interesting lubricants and operating fluids tailored to your BMW ready for you!
"OEM" stands for "Original Equipment Manufacturer" and refers to spare parts, maintenance parts and equipment that the vehicle manufacturer sells directly under its own brand. The vehicle manufacturer BMW develops all operating fluids so that they are optimally tailored for use in BMW vehicles. For example, BMW engine oils offer protective properties such as preventing sludge formation or reducing the tendency to evaporate, which have been developed to benefit the service life of a BMW engine.
Longlife-01, Longlife-04 or Longlife FE? An OEM product for every BMW!
BMW distinguishes the product series of BMW engine oils, the so-called BMW TwinPower Turbo products, basically according to the fulfilled approvals and offers them in certain and, depending on the approval, in different viscosity classes according to the so-called SAE viscosities.
BMW TwinPower Turbo approvals at a glance
BMW engine oil approvals are called "BMW Longlife", which stands for the extended maintenance interval that BMW allows in almost all modern vehicles. The most popular BMW engine oil approvals are the
BMW Longlife 01 is an engine oil release that can be used in almost all BMW vehicles with petrol engine without petrol engine particle filter (OPF) and furthermore in diesel engines without diesel particle filter (DPF).
Engine oils with BMW Longlife 04 approval can also be used in petrol engines without an OPF and diesel engines without a DPF and also in BMW diesel engines with a diesel particulate filter (DPF) as well as petrol engines with an OPF. Oils with Longlife 04 approval are therefore downwardly compatible with Longlife 01 oils.
The following rule of thumb applies, which can serve as a guide but should not be used without hesitation: For most BMW engines built up to 2004, an engine oil with Longlife-01 approval can be used. At least for diesel engines built in 2004 and later, a Longlife-04 engine oil must be used. Please use only the information in your vehicle manual to determine exactly which engine oil is the right one for your BMW or contact our Service Team if you are unsure.
The BMW Longlife 98 approval has now been completely replaced by the downward compatible BMW Longlife 01 approval. Whenever an engine oil is prescribed for use in accordance with the BMW Longlife 98 operating regulations, a BMW engine oil with the BMW Longlife 01 approval can be used without restrictions.
In addition, with Longlife FE or Longlife FE+ (FE stands for Fuel Economy), the following approvals exist for modern BMW passenger car engines, which require a particularly thin and at the same time powerful engine oil in order to meet the most modern requirements for fuel efficiency and pollutant emissions:
The impetus for these new approvals is clearly, on the one hand, the ever-increasing requirements for fuel efficiency and emission reduction in passenger cars and, at the same time, the recent cooperation with Shell on the part of the Bavarian car manufacturer. All the years before, Castrol acted as a bottler of BMW engine oils.
In addition to the new approvals, new product designs, new part numbers and new viscosities have also recently emerged.
BMW TwinPower Turbo - the Engine Oils
- BMW Motoröl Twin Power Turbo 5W-30 LL-01
For all BMW petrol engines without OPF, BMW diesel engines without DPF - BMW Motoröl Twin Power Turbo 0W-30 LL-04
For almost all BMW petrol engines with and without OPF, BMW diesel engines with and without DPF - BMW Motoröl Twin Power Turbo 5W-30 LL-04
For almost all BMW petrol engines with and without OPF, BMW diesel engines with and without DPF - BMW Motoröl M Twin Power Turbo 0W40 LL-01
For BMW M vehicles without OPF / DPF, check whether the BMW Longlife-01 release is approved for use. Not for M5/M6 before 2011 and M3 before 2014. - BMW Motoröl M Twin Power Turbo 10W-60
For BMW M vehicles up to model year 2010, M3 up to model year 2013 - BMW Motoröl TwinPower Turbo 0W-30 LL-12 FE
For BMW vehicles that require an engine oil with lowered HTHS viscosity according to Longlife 12 FE.
For new BMW diesel engines from model year 2013 so far: Nx7K1, Nx7U1 and Nx701. Generally not permitted for engines with 2 or 3 turbochargers. Permitted for petrol engines from model year 2013, but only in the EU including Norway, Switzerland and Liechtenstein. - BMW Motoröl TwinPower Turbo 0W-20 LL-14 FE+
Suitable for modern BMW petrol engines from model year 2014, but only restricted in the territory of the EU including Norway, Switzerland and Liechtenstein as well as the US market. Due to the low HTHS viscosity, this oil may only be used in BMW petrol engines approved for this purpose. - BMW Motoröl TwinPower Turbo 0W-20 LL-17 FE+
For the most modern BMW engines with the exception of M vehicles
When selecting the correct BMW engine oil for your BMW, please be sure to observe the specifications that can be found in the vehicle manual. The information given here is merely generalised and not precise! Only the combinations of BMW engine oil release and viscosity approved in the manual are decisive for the selection of the correct engine oil!
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