coolant type

bulldog · 02-06-2009, 12:23 AM

Have a 06 Nomad with 11,000 miles and want to change the coolant, any idea what is the best premixed to use.

Bulldog

cactusjack · 02-06-2009, 12:30 AM

I used to use Coolanol, but couldn't find any the last time I needed some. I went to a Kaw dealer and bought the Kawasaki brand "Aluma Cool". You have to mix it 50/50 with distilled water.

I won't use Prestone, Peak or any of the other automotive coolants in my bike.

Scoot · 02-06-2009, 06:19 AM

This is from gadget on coolant replacment types

http://www.gadgetjq.com/coolant_replacement.htm

This is how to flush and change coolant

http://www.gadgetjq.com/coolant_replacement_howto.htm

I used Honda pre mixed.

classic1 · 02-06-2009, 07:10 AM

I just changed mine two weeks ago. I used the Honda premix that comes in a blue bottle. About $5 qt. but I have the confidence that it's good stuff and is already premixed.

dogdoc · 02-06-2009, 02:45 PM

Changed mine last summer and used prestone 50-50, safe in all motors and contains NOTHING like silcas, etc to mess up seals.

cactusjack · 02-06-2009, 02:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Doc (Lonewolf)

Changed mine last summer and used prestone 50-50, safe in all motors and contains NOTHING like silcas, etc to mess up seals.

But it doesn't say safe for all motorcycle cooling systems, does it? I'm not going to risk it just to save a few bucks. I've yet to see a motorcycle shop that sells Prestone by the gallon.

macmac · 02-06-2009, 08:52 PM

Honda cool in the blue bottle. These systems hold 2.5 QUARTS, and I just don't care to mess up, and am not convinced anything else is silica free. If you trash the water pump water pump seal it will trash the water pump engine to oil seal!

dogdoc · 02-08-2009, 09:51 PM

prestone is what BD changed to on his first change out. if its good enough for him its good enough for me. I did research it first.

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Scoot Advanced Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Selma, Alabama Posts: 878	coolant type This is from gadget on coolant replacment types http://www.gadgetjq.com/coolant_replacement.htm This is how to flush and change coolant http://www.gadgetjq.com/coolant_replacement_howto.htm I used Honda pre mixed. __________________ 2002 1500 VBA #00077 _____________________ 2013 Ultra Classic (Pearl White)
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classic1 Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: waynesboro, va Posts: 408	coolant type I just changed mine two weeks ago. I used the Honda premix that comes in a blue bottle. About $5 qt. but I have the confidence that it's good stuff and is already premixed.
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dogdoc Top Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 5,263	coolant type Changed mine last summer and used prestone 50-50, safe in all motors and contains NOTHING like silcas, etc to mess up seals. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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macmac Sr. Contributor Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tamworth New Hampster 06 1600 Posts: 12,484	coolant type Honda cool in the blue bottle. These systems hold 2.5 QUARTS, and I just don't care to mess up, and am not convinced anything else is silica free. If you trash the water pump water pump seal it will trash the water pump engine to oil seal! __________________ 06 1600 Nomad Just call me Mac molon labe come and get it
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dogdoc Top Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 5,263	coolant type prestone is what BD changed to on his first change out. if its good enough for him its good enough for me. I did research it first.
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