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Old 11-17-2010, 05:07 AM
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Default 582 Operators: Need-To-Know

At the risk of disclosing info that you may already be well-aware of, all Rotax 582 operators should read this short article about potential problems if you happen to use ordinary coolant in your engine.
Silica seems to be present in the less expensive, more commonly-found coolants that we tend to use but it appears that silica can play havoc with the Rotary Valve components in these engines.
Here is some advice on what to do, if you so choose.....:

http://www.800-airwolf.com/pdffiles/.../part%2050.PDF

Hope it helps ....................
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Old 11-17-2010, 05:41 AM
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Thank you Trez for that info (from a to be user !)
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Old 11-17-2010, 07:25 AM
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Only use the ORANGE DEX-COOL,
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