1. 4 Stroke Husqvarna Motorcycles Made In Italy - About 1989 to 2014
     TE = 4st Enduro & TC = 4st Cross

Coolant

Discussion in '4 Stroke' started by Pete, Aug 30, 2009.

  1. Pete Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Victoria, Australia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2014 TE300
    Hi there, just refitted the rad after a crush damage repair and i went to put coolant in and realised that i dont know if it should be a mix or a straight coolant.

    Is there any difference? Can i just use the valvoline car coolant, or should i buy special bike coolant? Its an 08 TE 450
    Pete, Aug 30, 2009
    #1

  2. Dirtdame Administrator

    Location:
    Rock Springs Wy
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    11 WR300,13 WR125,18 FE501
    Other Motorcycles:
    17 Beta Xtrainer
    I have heard that automotive coolant is kind of rough on the coolant system seals. I always used to use it, but have recently switched to motorcycle specific coolant.
    Dirtdame, Aug 30, 2009
    #2

  3. krieg Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Matthews, NC
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    Many in the past
    Other Motorcycles:
    '12 Triumph Scrambler
    I've used Engine Ice in all my bikes for years and have never had a bike overheat. Ever.
    krieg, Aug 30, 2009
    #3

  4. HuskyDude Moderator

    Location:
    BC, Canada
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    13/TR650
    Other Motorcycles:
    10/EC300, 76/TY175
    HuskyDude, Aug 30, 2009
    #4

  5. racermx66 Husqvarna
    A Class

    Location:
    New Jersey
    I use Engine Ice coolant. It is made for motorcycles but not sure if you can get it in Australia. Never had an issue with over heating.
    racermx66, Aug 31, 2009
    #5

  6. hipsterdufus Husqvarna
    A Class

    Location:
    KS
    hipsterdufus, Aug 31, 2009
    #6

  7. Coffee CH Owner

    Location:
    Between homes - in ft Wayne IN
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2006 TE250, 2013 TR650 Terra - sold
    I usually read the back of the bottle to see if it is supposed to be mixed, some are premixed and some need mixing. I would use a car type coolant - but as you can see others have varying opinions.
    Coffee, Aug 31, 2009
    #7

  8. loony888 Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    australia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    400 CR0SS
    Other Motorcycles:
    Ducati's


    it is available here (in australia) distributed by gas imports.


    paul
    loony888, Sep 1, 2009
    #8

  9. markymark83 Husqvarna
    A Class

    Location:
    Australia
    Im an Engine Ice user aswell. Excellent stuff, and its ready to use, no mixing required.
    markymark83, Sep 1, 2009
    #9

  10. RLW Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Boise, Idaho
    Also use Engine Ice (as I mentioned in other post)......w/couple ounces of Redline Water Wetter (as not mention in other post).

    Maybe a downside to Engine Ice or waterless coolants is if for whatever reason (like loss of coolant for damaged radiator and/or split hose), you find yourself out some place where extra fluid is needed and water is all you have........but that would be temporary until you can fix, flush and refill.

    I do know some guys that use standard auto 50/50 mix antifreeze, like Prestone, and claim they have no problem.
    I was forced to use some last July for a couple days and do not think it does as good of job as Engine Ice. (but will admit it could have been a weak mix)
    (speaking of which....have a question http://www.cafehusky.com/forums/showthread.php?p=47944#post47944 )
    RLW, Sep 3, 2009
    #10

  11. Phoenix Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Oklahoma City, OK
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2009 TXC 450
    Other Motorcycles:
    2 Ducs, 14 GG 200, 13 Husa 300
    I was at Halls the other day and they said they had a product that is the same price as Engine Ice but better. I can't remember the name! I have Engine Ice in my KTM and it has still overheated in some rough terrain (but it is a KTM lol).
    Phoenix, Sep 3, 2009
    #11

  12. Reddog Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Michigan
    Thats what I use, Auto coolant.
    I just make sure to get the one safe for aluminum. Which is the low/no silica types. Then mix it 50/50 with distilled water.
    Reddog, Sep 3, 2009
    #12