Hi, Just noticed the fluid level on my 06 sportsman seems a little low. It's below the min line. I let it warm up for about 5 min, im not sure how much or what kind of coolant to add - Does it need to be polaris coolant?

 

A lot of the machines have gone to 60/40,but 50/50 is still ok. Doesn't really matter what brand,Zerex,Prestone,Peak,etc as most are all rated for aluminum radiators now any way and not necessary to but expensive dealer brand coolant. Check the radiator level when cooled down,top it off first then the overflow to the max line. Shouldn't have to bleed the system if it hasn't been running hot on you and level isn't too low. Check for any leaks on the hoses,radiator area and around the water pump weep hole located at the bottom of the housing. You'll see coolant on the frame in most cases if it's been leaking there.

 

Thanks, OPT.

Just to be sure is this stuff ok?

This place is near my house, prefer to shop there. Says safe for aluminum. Is there a better brand, or will this work.

 

It's fine to use.Just no orange Dexcool..

 

Thanks!

 

Thanks All.

I popped the rad cap and it was full. I topped up the reservoir to "max" - maybe a little over. Started went for a bit of a ride. When the fan turned on the reservoir was full, and a few drips came out the top. After letting it cool, it went down to max.

 

Usually not a big deal if this happens but you can leave the radiator cap off,let the fan cycle on and off a couple times to remove any possible trapped air. Top off the radiator if needed then the over flow bottle.

 

Thats exactly what I did, but I drove it nose up a hill. Worked great.

 

I usually squeeze the radiator hoses with the cap off and it can sometimes release a few air bubbles too

 

Is Polaris using one of the various flavors of Ethylene Glycol Acid Technology extended life anti-freeze formulations or is it the good ole "GREEN Prestone" Propylene Glycol aluminum safe Silicate anti-freeze.

Most of the auto manufacturers have moved to POAT, HOAT, OAT, IAT, etc and they don't tend to mix well with the old silicate formulations.

More than you ever wanted to know about coolants...
Antifreeze types iat, poat, hoat, nmoat. Recycled coolants.