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Title: Couple questions about coolant
Post by: johnrambo56 on May 08, 2014, 08:59:00 PM

I'm probably developing a reputaion on this forum but here ya go..........

The Venox is low on coolant so I checked the manual for densities and freezing points, listed in the manual -

25% -12 C
30% -15 C
40% -24 C
50% -35 C

The first one for example, that means 25% coolant, correct?  I'm in Columbus Oh, in theory the temp could get down to -30C.  To be safe, should I just make a 50/50 mix?  Or could this be too much coolant for the heat, which could get to 41C?

Also, I don't see any mention of what type of coolant to use in it, does it take the same stuff that goes in a car?  It's got the green stuff in there now.

Thanks! 

Title: Re: Couple questions about coolant
Post by: zombie on May 08, 2014, 09:19:48 PM

50/50, and yes the green stuff. Prestone is what I prefer.

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Title: Re: Couple questions about coolant
Post by: MaryK on May 09, 2014, 01:06:51 AM

The Preston premix is silicate-free.  Silicates are not recommended for motorcycle cooling systems.

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Title: Re: Couple questions about coolant
Post by: Vivo on May 09, 2014, 01:49:39 AM

You can use one with silicates as long as you change them at least once a year...otherwise, you will have that white powdery stuff inside your cooling system...   The OAT/HOAT stuff (silicate and borate free) lasts around four to five years...

Title: Re: Couple questions about coolant
Post by: johnrambo56 on May 09, 2014, 02:27:54 AM

Thanks!

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Title: Re: Couple questions about coolant
Post by: Vivo on May 09, 2014, 02:35:25 AM

Quote from: johnrambo56 on May 09, 2014, 02:27:54 AM

Thanks!

And how many posts does it take to become a hero member?

I don't know.... Lol!  Just post and post....  ;)

Title: Re: Couple questions about coolant
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Title: Re: Couple questions about coolant
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Title: Re: Couple questions about coolant
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Title: Re: Couple questions about coolant
Post by: Vivo on May 09, 2014, 02:47:29 AM

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Title: Re: Couple questions about coolant
Post by: zombie on May 09, 2014, 03:14:53 AM

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Title: Re: Couple questions about coolant
Post by: johnrambo56 on May 10, 2014, 02:10:54 AM

I got Prestone brand, it doesn't say anything about sillicates though.  Is it safe to say all Prestone has none?

It's not green though, not Dex-cool either, some yellow stuff.

Also, is it ok to mix this with the green that's in there now?

Is it ok for me to drain it all and fill it up completely with the yellow?

Will it matter if there's a little bit of the green left over when I do this?

Title: Re: Couple questions about coolant
Post by: Vivo on May 10, 2014, 02:18:35 AM

Mixing will not do any harm... the only effect would be on your freezing point and boiling point because different coolant types have different freezing/boiling points...

Title: Re: Couple questions about coolant
Post by: Mike-the-Bike on May 22, 2014, 09:35:12 PM

Flush out the system with a 50-50 mix of distilled white vinegar and distilled water. Rinse with distilled water twice.  Run the engine in your driveway revving gently to bring it to operating temp to open the thermostat for each of these flush-rinse steps.  Let the engine cool between steps before draining.  Finally, fill the system with Engine Ice (straight from the bottle, do not dilute).  Do this every two years, and your bike will last forever.

Title: Re: Couple questions about coolant
Post by: zombie on May 22, 2014, 10:45:46 PM

Very good post. You really hit the nail on the head Bro!