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All 2st what type of coolant

Discussion in '2 Stroke' started by zilly, Aug 18, 2010.

  1. zilly Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Yakima
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    09 wr300, 04 cr125
    I have seen a couple threads about coolant leaking, overheating etc but no real recommendations on coolant types.

    I guess my question is can I just use automotive coolant?

    I read somewhere on here that the coolant that came stock (09 wr300) on my bike is not compatible with the standard (auto) coolant-something to do with the water in the older style coolant...

    My bike got a little hot this weekend and I lost some coolant and would like to top off or replace before I ride this upcoming weekend so I welcome all advice.
    zilly, Aug 18, 2010
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  2. HuskyDude Moderator

    Location:
    BC, Canada
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    13/TR650
    Other Motorcycles:
    10/EC300, 76/TY175
    A lot dump the old and use 'Engine Ice"
    or you can buy some Blue G11 type from Volkswagen or someone like that.

    This is about the best thread for that info.

    What type of coolant

    Hope that helps ya.
    :cheers:
    HuskyDude, Aug 18, 2010
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  3. zilly Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Yakima
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    09 wr300, 04 cr125
    yes, thank you.
    I should have searched longer.
    zilly, Aug 18, 2010
    #3

  4. PC. Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Beaverton, OR
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    CR165 & CR144
    Other Motorcycles:
    KTM500
    I dumped the blue junk and went to auto coolant.

    I overheated my bike once with the blue stuff, but have yet to with the cheap auto coolant :excuseme:
    PC., Aug 19, 2010
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  5. BikeSDP Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Longmont, Colorado
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    None @ moment
    Other Motorcycles:
    990 Adv, Multistrada 1200, 500 EXC
    I started a thread the other day about an expansion bottle since my bike now is road legal. Someone suggested Zip Ty waterless, but I've not yet tried that. I've also used Silkolene ProCool in my 4 stroke bikes for a number of years.
    BikeSDP, Aug 19, 2010
    #5

  6. zilly Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Yakima
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    09 wr300, 04 cr125
    zilly, Aug 19, 2010
    #6

  7. HuskyDude Moderator

    Location:
    BC, Canada
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    13/TR650
    Other Motorcycles:
    10/EC300, 76/TY175
    Yes there is a possibility of one of the coolants gelling.
    It would be best to head to your local drug store a get a gal of distilled water and flush it first.
    :cheers:
    HuskyDude, Aug 19, 2010
    #7

  8. PC. Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Beaverton, OR
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    CR165 & CR144
    Other Motorcycles:
    KTM500
    I flushed with deionized water. 99 cents from Albertsons
    PC., Aug 19, 2010
    #8

  9. HuskyDude Moderator

    Location:
    BC, Canada
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    13/TR650
    Other Motorcycles:
    10/EC300, 76/TY175
    Be very careful with DI water. DI water is also known as hungry water, it is corrosive. some race teams use DI water for the cooling in race cars because it conducts heat well. They must drain the cooling systems after practice, qualifying and racing because it will eat up the aluminum radiators. I think I would just stick with distilled.
    HuskyDude, Aug 19, 2010
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  10. LawnDartMike Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Salem, OR USA
    I just buy the pre-diluted antifreeze at an auto parts store and keep the jug in the truck. I guess I'm just lazy and don't want the hassle of "which water should I put in it." :snore:

    I have never boiled a 2 stroke but then again my signature may explain why...
    LawnDartMike, Aug 19, 2010
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  11. PC. Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Beaverton, OR
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    CR165 & CR144
    Other Motorcycles:
    KTM500
    I was wrong. I have distilled water... just checked it out in the garage.

    I'd heed HuskyDude's advice as he sounds like he knows what he's talking about!
    PC., Aug 19, 2010
    #11

  12. zilly Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Yakima
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    09 wr300, 04 cr125
    Its all good stuff.

    distilled it is then.

    flush, fill and ride.

    sounds great. :thumbsup:
    zilly, Aug 19, 2010
    #12