need some coolant, can i use reg. from parts store

[john32303]

hi all

i need to add some coolant to my bike. Can i use a regular coolant like preston from autozone? if not, is there one that i can get from autozone?

Thanks

 

[BATTMAN]

yes you can. make sure you "burp" the system or it will run hot.

 

[roadthing]

YOU CAN NOT USE ANY ANTI-FREEZE/COOLANT. You need to use a silicate free version. If you want to use Prestone, check out their "All Brands" version. It has no silicates or phosphates.

 

[Dr E]

+1 to everything said.

 

[jch364]

or change it out to engine ice. It will run cooler but it is more expensive. I changed mine over and have seen a difference. Like i said though its not necessary just a thought.

 

[twotonevert]

YOU CAN NOT USE ANY ANTI-FREEZE/COOLANT. You need to use a silicate free version. If you want to use Prestone, check out their "All Brands" version. It has no silicates or phosphates.

Agreed. You dont want premature water pump failure.

 

[john32303]

will it say on the side if they are silicate free?

 

[carlsbadbusa]

yes.....or in the back should say it.....I tried Engine Ice and saw ABSOLUTELY no difference...AT all....Nothing ZERO nill.....I would no spend the money but that is just my .02......not even at the track with 102 degress outside...But it is biodegreadable and enviornment friendly

 

[mestona]

yes.....or in the back should say it.....I tried Engine Ice and saw ABSOLUTELY no difference...AT all....Nothing ZERO nill.....I would no spend the money but that is just my .02......not even at the track with 102 degress outside...But it is biodegreadable and enviornment friendly

Yep in reality coolant has nothing to do with temp, your thermostat, fan (and the temp it turns on) and cooling system capacity are going to be the deciding factors here. All coolant does is determine boiling/freezing point (along with system pressure of course).