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Old Apr 9, 2005 | 12:56 PM
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Default Dexcool/long life anti freeze?

Is it any good for quads,will it make more power or will it just plug up the plumbing?
 
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Old Apr 11, 2005 | 01:22 AM
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Default Dexcool/long life anti freeze?

If you have ever seen what dexcool does to chevy radiators and intake gaskets you will know what it will do to your quad
I wouldnt put it in the radiator unless i had to to.
 
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Old Apr 11, 2005 | 03:44 AM
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Default Dexcool/long life anti freeze?

Your bike engine may contain some metals that are not compatible with all coolants. Not quite sure why you weren't willing to tell us what kind of bike it is, but anyway, use only what your owners manual recommends.

Make more power??? I add Redline Water Wetter, which makes the cooling system more efficient. It reduces the surface tension of the coolant, so it can't contain air bubbles, which impede the transfer of heat.



 
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Old Apr 12, 2005 | 12:26 AM
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Yes I have seen what it can do to engines ,saw a few year old bravada 4.3l entirely plugged up w crystalline pink crap.I have a 02 Mojave,a 03 SPort 400 and a 00 Banshee thats so worked its a bomb I think Im gonna get rid of it,2nd time Ive rebuilt it an at this rate Im gonna go broke if this keeps up.
 
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Old Apr 12, 2005 | 08:21 AM
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Default Dexcool/long life anti freeze?

Definitely wont get you any more power. The real problem is when it is mixed with other coolants, that is when it turns into a kind of sludge. I prefer old style coolant and changing it at least annually.
 
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Old Apr 13, 2005 | 12:17 PM
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I'd stay away from it.

There is a Class action suit filed against GM because of the damage Dexcool has caused.

http://www.sjblaw.com/dexcool.html

I'd recommend the Redline Water Wetter or equivalent.
 
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