I have been thru some mud/waters in the past few days, Is it normal to be smoking from the radiator for a good amount of time (always when its idleing)? I just cleaned it up today and after i was done, i started it up looked like there was a forest fire. Not sure if theres a hole somwhere ,or theres anything in there or what. What you guys think? Need any details,ill be happy to give them to you. Thanks\
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Are you losing coolant? You might want to take the front bumper/grill off and do a thorough cleaning of the radiator

 

Havent noticed the coolant level dropping, but will look and take apart and check in there tomorrow. hopefully there is something there so i know why this is happening. Thanks man.

 

Are you sure it is smoke and not steam? The fins on the radiator hold a lot of fluid when you wash them or run through water. It takes a long time for it to get hot enough to vaporize all of it.

 

Uhh, Yea It is steam, thats exactly what it looks and SMELLS like. So thats normal for it to happen? It just seems to me like it steams to much, thats all. Thats prolly cuz this is my first owned quad[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img] Thanks for the feedback Fish.

 

I cant even see after I go through a mud or water hole[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img][img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img][img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img] Just double check you coolant. Sometimes the dealers can forget to top off things. But I wouldnt worry.

 

It is normal - like they say keep and eye on the fluids and just hang on.
They will typically steam longer now due to the cool weather you will notice it more as the temp is too low usually to evap it for you from the fins after you shut down...

Clean that radiator after ever mud ride and you will be fine....

 

I tell ya, If it wasnt for you guys id be screaming at the dealer wondering why this is happening. lol. thanks again for the input. Will be checking everything today (fluids) and now i dont have to think that there is something 'wrong'. Mud here i come [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]
Enjoy your holidays everyone!
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Same to you Rookie!

 

if its just steam there isnt anything to worry about, have fun