Koz
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posted May 09, 2002 04:07 AM
Coolant Question
I'm changing the coolant because I replaced the radiator. My question, is there a specific type? The manual doesn't recommend anything other then green long life. I know that the color of the coolant for cars is critical. I'm wondering if I could use the red stuff I put in my Toyota, because it's for aluminum engines. I just changed it in my car and with 60K on it and it looked very clean.
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Ozzy
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posted May 09, 2002 04:29 AM
coolant
I have read that Dex-Cool anti freeze is the way to go. It is orange, long life, low silica. Havoline and Prestone both market it along with GM parts counters.
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CrotchRocket
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posted May 09, 2002 04:32 AM
Bill, make sure you use Water Wetter mixed in!!!
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zx1012r
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posted May 09, 2002 05:22 AM
NO Dex-Cool
I work at the GM counter and would say DON'T use dexcool! It tends to sludge up over time. I use Honda coolant made for aluminum etc. Good stuff!
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Koz
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posted May 09, 2002 06:37 AM
Rick, water wetter is standard operating procedure.
I really would like to use the Toyota (Red) anti-freeze, I just drained some from a 97 Avalon with 60K and it looked cleaner then the 12's two year old green (8K miles). This is the first time I think red is better LOL! If anyone knows if it's safe to use, please let me know.
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wilson1
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posted May 09, 2002 04:02 PM
antifreze
use preston 5 year 150000 in gray container also use water wetter
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TurboBlew
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posted May 09, 2002 06:09 PM
Ive used regular old Prestone from the autoparts store. Mixed at 35% Antifreeze and 65% distilled water. If you have some aluminum specific antifreeze, I cant see any problems with using that. Just make sure the system is totally sealed. Airleaks in the cooling system is your biggest enemy!!
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ra12r
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posted May 09, 2002 06:35 PM
Add the manual fan switch and you will be SOOOOOOOO glad you did!!!! That makes all the difference cause you can turn the fan on before the bike heats up! I can now sit in traffic and let the bike idle and it NEVER heats up!!!
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krexken
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posted May 09, 2002 07:46 PM
I've had the red Halvoline in mine for 1k now.
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Koz
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posted May 10, 2002 04:48 AM
Thanks Guys!
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