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Coolant Change

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    Coolant Change

    Just curious; when I go to change my coolant, is there any major difference between standard good-quality auto coolant and the stuff sold by the manufacturers?

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    Re: Coolant Change

    i just did mine and replaced the stock coolant with engine Ice, really doesn't keep the engine running any cooler than it normally did.

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    Re: Coolant Change

    Buy the 50:50 pour it in

    Make sure yuo know if there is an air bleeding procedure

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    I spend the extra $10 and buy the bike specific stuff just for peace of mind.

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    Re: Coolant Change

    and i spend the extra $20 and have degsy do the work, just for piece of mind

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    Re: Coolant Change

    Quote Originally Posted by richw View Post
    Buy the 50:50 pour it in

    Make sure yuo know if there is an air bleeding procedure
    I'll check the manual. Thanks.

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    Re: Coolant Change

    Quote Originally Posted by hondarider102 View Post
    i just did mine and replaced the stock coolant with engine Ice, really doesn't keep the engine running any cooler than it normally did.
    My bikes stay in an unheated garage, so I need antifreeze, any way.

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    Engine ice IS an antifreeze

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    Re: Coolant Change

    Buy the honda stuff has an additive for aluminimmmnm....it is bike friendly

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    Re: Coolant Change

    All have aluminum stuff now radiators are aluminum

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    Re: Coolant Change

    Only two companies make antifreeze here in the USA. Dupont and Dow. Everything is repackaged.

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    Re: Coolant Change

    Help prevent rising ocean levels by using salt water. It's good to -10ºF and it makes your engine insides look cool

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