03-11-2016, 11:21 AM | #1 |
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The Coolant Thread
So what is the concensus on coolant motorcycle specific or any aluminum engine safe coolant?
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03-12-2016, 01:06 AM | #2 |
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I'm interested in learning about this black art of liquid cooling.
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03-12-2016, 03:30 AM | #4 | |
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These good 'o ethylene glycol based is recommened in most Chinese vehicle (jap/eu "copies") Mix it http://www.engineeringtoolbox.com/et...col-d_146.html according to ur temp 1:1 suits most case . 1(34%) :2(66%) suits hotter climate...
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03-12-2016, 11:19 AM | #6 |
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I prefer to ingest the whiskey myself and just use aluminum engine safe coolant in my bikes and cars.
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03-12-2016, 11:28 AM | #7 |
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I've used Zerex Asian (for aluminum engines, no silicates) in my Tiger 1050 and will use it again for this bike. It's about 12 dollars a gallon.
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03-12-2016, 12:26 PM | #8 |
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There's always at least one troublemaker.
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03-12-2016, 12:35 PM | #9 | |
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However, I use Prestone Low Tox in my Honda CRF250X. It is made from propylene glycol, which is safe for pets. Propylene glycol is the main ingredient in Engine Ice Coolant. If the bottle has a puppy and a kitten on the label, it has to be good.
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Really insane what all uses it has.
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Ive got two dogs that are often in the garage with me so I'd rather use this and keep less chemicals that might attract them in the garage. |
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I switched to the Prestone Low Tox for two reasons. The coolant in the radiators of my CRF250X was boiling over during extended climbs of slow, technical riding. A lot of people having that problem switch to Engine Ice. http://www.engineice.com/ After doing some study, I discovered that 97 percent of Engine Ice is propylene glycol. I reasoned the other 3 percent of Engine Ice shouldn't be making a radical difference, so I decided to save money, and try Prestone Low Tox. Propylene glycol (PG) has a lower specific heat than ethylene glycol, but it also sheds heat faster. Therefore, if your coolant spends more time outside the engine than inside, the PG might actually keep the engine cooler. This situation typically applies to single cylinder bikes like the Zongshen RX3 and Honda CRF250X. I also grew tired of cleaning up the ethylene glycol from the driveway, my hands, et cetera. Now I don't worry so much about poisoning myself, or the local pets/wildlife.
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03-12-2016, 06:12 PM | #14 |
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How bout this stuff?
Or this stuff???
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03-12-2016, 06:37 PM | #15 |
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Find out what's inside MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) 1st
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