Is it possible to just use the old green prestone coolant or do I need the 50 buc an ounce crap that my dealer recommends? Lets hear it fella's.[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img]

 

Any ole' coolant will work..I run Havoline Dex-a-cool.....its orange...works better than the green stuff!

 

By the way, what is the difference btw the orange and blue coolant???? Is it a temp range or something??[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-cool.gif[/img]

 

Careful - I dont know for sure but I think ya need something specifically for motorcycles. It has something to do with the aluminum heads, etc.... The regular stuff might allow corrosion.

Dont know fer sure but........

 

Engine Ice is the only coolant I will run in my bikes. It really works.

 

Alky do you notice a big diference in temprature with that coolant i was thinking about getting it, but didnt want to spend the extra money if it has the same results

 

When I was running regular green anti-freeze/water mix, I would start overheating in the woods to the point that it would start bogging and loose all power. This is on my play banshee and in really tight woods going up steep hills. Since I changed to Engine Ice, I haven't had a problem. I wish I had a temp gauge so I could give you exact numbers. I know a guy that claims a 20 degree drop on his Goldwing while riding in town. That is what made me buy it.

 

To use engine ice do you mix it with the bikes coolant or drain it completely and run 100% engine ice.

 

Drain it completely and run 100% Engine Ice. Redlines Water Wetter mixes with your current coolant. FTZ swears by it, but I have never tried it.

The engine ice is kind of pricey. I think I gave $12 for a half gallon. That is expensive vs conventional coolant is $4 a gallon and you mix it with water. BUT, $12 is cheaper than a piston.

 

O.K. aprox. how much coolant will I need.