fastbanshee199 Posted November 14, 2009 Report Share Posted November 14, 2009 Coolant Poll Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedStrapperRacing Posted November 14, 2009 Report Share Posted November 14, 2009 We use Engine Ice in all of our race bikes & "Dad's Toy" (06 Banshee) It's made by CycleLogic - a bit expensive but has never failed me & have excellent results with it. Engine Ice reduces operating race temperatures by as much as 50°F and keeps boil over temps to 256 °F or less and freeze protection to -27° F. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donkeypuncher Posted November 14, 2009 Report Share Posted November 14, 2009 Enging Ice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastbanshee199 Posted November 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2009 Enging Ice will it hurt the motor using automotive coolant? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bansheesandrider Posted November 14, 2009 Report Share Posted November 14, 2009 will it hurt the motor using automotive coolant? I use regular old Prestone mixed 50/50 with distillled water and then add Water Wetter at the recomended amount for the system capacity. I drain and flush every two years and put in a fresh mix. I have NEVER had a radiator or hose fail on me, or any head gasket problems, there is absolutely NO corrosion biuldup in any part of my cooling system and one of my bikes is an 89 that i have had new since 10/89. I didn't start using Water Wetter until about 1994. The only time I ever have a heating problem is if we are travelling with the wind at the same speed as the wind which results in no airflow over the radiator. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodneya Posted November 14, 2009 Report Share Posted November 14, 2009 will it hurt the motor using automotive coolant? No it will not hurt your motor, but using fancy coolants will hurt your wallet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastbanshee199 Posted November 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2009 No it will not hurt your motor, but using fancy coolants will hurt your wallet. lol local yamaha dealer told me that automotive coolants dont have the lubricating abilities as atv special coolants do. i just laughed because ive used 50/50 multi vehicle prestone in all my quads and never had a problem. 2002 banshee, 1999 foreman 450 es and a 1999 yamaha beartracker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwistedSheeRida Posted November 14, 2009 Report Share Posted November 14, 2009 i use the cheap stuff from wally world. 50/50 mix Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
someone82 Posted November 14, 2009 Report Share Posted November 14, 2009 I use engine ice in all of my bikes. I have also used strait water with water wetter too. I haven't had any problems with either choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xXBlessedWithDeathXx Posted November 14, 2009 Report Share Posted November 14, 2009 Auto-zone 50/50 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crustydemon Posted November 14, 2009 Report Share Posted November 14, 2009 I use 50/50 antfreeze mix with water wetter or engine ice. I would use straight water wetter and water if it wasnt freezing here 9 months out of the year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKheathen Posted November 15, 2009 Report Share Posted November 15, 2009 yah, you forgot the 2 most common in the poll..........engine ice ansd watter wetter. that being said, i use dexcool (prestone) it actually has more lubricating properties than the aatv special coolants. when you rub it between your fingers, it actually feels like motor oil. plus, it's the only one that actually works in sub-zero temps. protection to sub-ero doesn't nescicarily mean that it will stay liquid. i ran through all the green and mixed compatibility coolants, and they would slush up around -10f. dexcool was the only one that actually stayed in liquid form past -30f. the protection point is just where it becomes a complete solid and expands. don't know why, but it would also actually overheat when it was slush. biggest think is to make sure your coolant stays in good condition, whatever you use.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hank 024 Posted November 15, 2009 Report Share Posted November 15, 2009 engine Ice is what i use, might work better than cheap stuff dont know just what have all ways ran Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastbanshee199 Posted November 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 15, 2009 yah, you forgot the 2 most common in the poll..........engine ice ansd watter wetter. that being said, i use dexcool (prestone) it actually has more lubricating properties than the aatv special coolants. when you rub it between your fingers, it actually feels like motor oil. plus, it's the only one that actually works in sub-zero temps. protection to sub-ero doesn't nescicarily mean that it will stay liquid. i ran through all the green and mixed compatibility coolants, and they would slush up around -10f. dexcool was the only one that actually stayed in liquid form past -30f. the protection point is just where it becomes a complete solid and expands. don't know why, but it would also actually overheat when it was slush. biggest think is to make sure your coolant stays in good condition, whatever you use.... Ha ha i never even new about engine ice until today from all the replies. ive read that sometimes you can lose some seals because of engine ice? Is this true? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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