When I picked up the stuff for maintance on my 05 Sportsman today, I was going to get new coolant for the radiator. My dealer said that if I was going to flush the whole system, just get some good anti freeze and use a 50/50 mix. I was wondering if the new pink stuff that is already mixed will work well in my atv? Do I need to pick up the old green stuff instead? What does everyone else use.

 

the polaris brand is 60/40 which is recommend, and the gren stuff is a 50/50 mix. if your not going to use the polaris brand, then reg. old pestone or something like that will work. i havent heard of anyone using the red envoimental friendly stuff yet. but i suppose as long as flush out the green it shouldnt matter. just make sure you get all the air purged out of it or you may have overheating issues w/ air bulbs. just my thoughts.

 

As long as you are going to be flushing the radiator would be a good time to take it out & give it a good fin cleaning especially if you have been in mud and with a sportsman am betting you have. ;D

 

LOL upnort you are right on. I always clean my radiator after every ride. I might go ahead and pull it, just to make sure I get every nook and cranny. I can hold a flash light behind it and see through it as it is now. Thanks for the info. I just wanted to make sure I dont mess anything up. The Polaris radiator stuff is about $20.00 a quart, and takes about 4 quarts to fill it. Thats why my dealer said to using something else if I was going to flush it.

 

i dont know what you have for a sportsman but most of them only have about 2 1/2 qts in them. not 4 qts.

 

Just an 05 500 Ho. Thats just a number my dealer said, as I have never flushed one before. Besides, he was just saving me some money.

 

Yep ,stendori is right ......should only hold 2 and a half quarts

 

Even though it looks clean mud gets caked in there especially against the fan shroud in back. My dealer only charged me 3$ a quart and used almost 3 when I ran a conceled steel post through mine... twice and into the fan. When I would top mine off though I just used prestone 50/50 that I have on hand.

James I see you are from WV, familiar with the H/M trails? Thinkin of a trip down this summer for a belated honeymoon?

 

Just don't forget guys......Like the sleds..........It should be Aluminum compatable......Correct me if I am wrong!!!...Caper......

 

If you come down to ride the H/M, do your research on what type of ride you want, so you will know which trail head to start from. They have a little bit of everything the state has to offer. If you are bringing your family down, or just looking for a quiet getaway, you will have a great time. I will be sure to check out behind my fan shroud. It will be after the weekend before I start on it. Its my weekend to work, so no fun for me