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Old 08-28-2008, 09:39 AM
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I don't believe anything is leaking or at least that i can see. It hasn't lost fluid out of the resivoir since I got it a year ago. Do you think it could be the pressure cap? Can you mix Polaris 60/40 with 50/50? I'm thinking the water pump is bad. Anyone else? Thanks everyone
 
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Old 08-28-2008, 10:20 AM
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I had coolant spewing this winter out of the over-flow bottle, turned out it was the pressure cap. I guess it weakens and drops the pressure in the whole system allowing it to boil over easy. I never had the temp light on with this problem though, but it was cold out too. Its a piece of mind fix though, and the dealer claims they go through a lot of these caps. Only problem is they want $40
 
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Could it have air in the cooling system?
 
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Old 08-28-2008, 11:46 AM
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From Service manual
Low coolant level
Air in cooling system
Wrong type of coolant
Faulty pressure cap or system leaks
Restricted system ( mud or debris in rad fins , passages blocked in rad , lines,pump,or water jacket )
Lean mixture ( restricted jets,vents,fuel pump or fuel valve )
Fuel pump output weak
Restricted radiator ( internal or cooling fins )
Water pump failure
Cooling system restriction
Cooling fan inoperative or turning too slowly ( perform current draw test )
Ignition timing misadjusted
Low oil level
Spark plug incorrect heat range
Faulty hot light circuit
Thermostat stuck closed or not opening fully
Possible loose or missing diverter inside radiator
 
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Old 08-29-2008, 07:10 AM
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Check the radiator fins.
 
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Old 09-01-2008, 01:56 AM
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I rode it for about three hours no prob. coolant is above MAX line now though. When i was done riding i let it cool for about 5 hours. Had to go get gas. I rode about half a mile there and back and my fan was already on! I checked the coolant under the pressure cap before i went riding and there was coolant in there. Why is the resivoir filling up? I never added any coolant and it started off between the min and max line when i first bought it. Thanks
 
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