Coolant ?

rickb6959 · 07-26-2011, 06:25 PM

I am replacing my fan switch this week and I am wondering what coolant to use. Can I go to the automotive store and pick up some or do I need a special kind? Can I automotive non-silicate, non-nitrite antifreeze mixed 50:50 with water ?

macmac · 07-26-2011, 07:47 PM

Yes you can. No silica, no borate etc. Parts Plus aka Sanell has a Turbo Brand out with none of anything in it and the stuff is orange. Read the lables to be sure.

Bull Durham · 07-26-2011, 08:24 PM

Orange is a pretty color!

**Jared** · 07-26-2011, 09:07 PM

Honda makes a motorcycle specific coolant for like $3 a quart. That's what I'm using.

rickb6959 · 07-26-2011, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by macmac

Yes you can. No silica, no borate etc. Parts Plus aka Sanell has a Turbo Brand out with none of anything in it and the stuff is orange. Read the lables to be sure.

Thanks, I wanted make sure I was not going to use the wrong thing.

rickb6959 · 07-26-2011, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by rickb6959

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Originally Posted by macmac

Yes you can. No silica, no borate etc. Parts Plus aka Sanell has a Turbo Brand out with none of anything in it and the stuff is orange. Read the lables to be sure.

Thanks, I wanted make sure I was not going to use the wrong thing.

I will give the local Honda a call and see how much it is. If they hold true to their normal pricing it will be $30.00 a quart. They are the only metric shop left in town. LOL

mobandy78 · 07-26-2011, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Bull Durham

Orange is a pretty color!

Heck yea it is!! Anything orange is good in my book. ;)

When I eventually get around to saving enough money, I'm painting my bike and the fairing that I'll purchase orange. But, that's off topic here... Sorry, I can't answer your coolant question.

Glad you asked though. It's probably about time to flush my fluids.

AlabamaNomadRider · 07-27-2011, 03:44 AM

You can use the silicate free. I keep some of the Honda motorcycle coolant on hand.

**ringadingh** · 07-27-2011, 04:41 AM

I used a jug of Prestone, it seemed to meet all the criteria as well on the lable

wiz · 07-27-2011, 08:06 AM

I had used some Prestone Universal coolant from Walmart but I changed over to the Kawasaki Alumacool and am happier with that. It is about $9/quart but you cut it 50/50 with distilled water so it isn't too bad since the cooling system capacity is only 2.4 quarts.

Bull Durham · 07-27-2011, 02:58 PM

I bought the Honda coolant this spring and did my radiator. Can't remember what I paid, but I seem to remember that it wasn't too bad a price.

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