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Old Dec 3, 2013 | 08:11 PM
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Is there a small antifreeze tester for atv's? Took the cap off, antifreeze dropped, could not get enough out for my regular automotive one.

Tested the overflow, but want to test the rad too. Or is the overflow good enough?
 
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Old Dec 3, 2013 | 10:31 PM
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If you really want to check your rad, just drain a little out. Personally, I would be satisfied with a good reading from the over flow.
 
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Old Dec 4, 2013 | 08:05 AM
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Originally Posted by Mcdougaldm
If you really want to check your rad, just drain a little out. Personally, I would be satisfied with a good reading from the over flow.
Unless you've added water to the overflow bottle,coolant strength will be the same.
 
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Old Dec 5, 2013 | 03:00 PM
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a car tester works fine by using the over flow as mentioned.
 
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Old Dec 8, 2013 | 08:40 PM
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They used to sell small testers with little ***** inside. They were the size of a large pen and fit in your top pocket. When 4 ***** would float it was good to -30*
 
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