how critical is changing coolant regularly?
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06-25-2009, 01:33 PM
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I think it's the same coolant for whatever machine?
http://www.engineice.com/street_main.html
FWIW, the dirtbike/motocross guys I know here in Tampa swear by it, they say they wouldn't even think of running in the summer without it. They say you don't get the ridiculous temp drop the bottle claims you do, but it's enough to be noticeable.
http://www.engineice.com/street_main.html
FWIW, the dirtbike/motocross guys I know here in Tampa swear by it, they say they wouldn't even think of running in the summer without it. They say you don't get the ridiculous temp drop the bottle claims you do, but it's enough to be noticeable.
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06-25-2009, 04:59 PM
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there it is bigger so you can see it 
im sayin the engine has more HP and last longer if it runs around 200 instead of 225...not saying if you use a certain product it will do this and that but a cooler running engine (to a certain point of course) has more HP than a hot running engine
im sayin the engine has more HP and last longer if it runs around 200 instead of 225...not saying if you use a certain product it will do this and that but a cooler running engine (to a certain point of course) has more HP than a hot running engineEver go to the car drags? Notice them icing down the intake manifold and nothing else?
To the original question- coolant will break down over time. If you haven't seen a temp change in your normal system temps then don't worry about it too much. If you have the money then do it once every couple of years.
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06-25-2009, 05:24 PM
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Did you know...running pure water will make your engine run cooler.
Why you ask, because what are calling coolant is actually anti-freeze\coolant (unless you have ice)
You only need the anti-freeze\coolant for cold weather, so if you change it yearly, add water for spring, and then drain half and fill with anti-freeze for fall.
Why you ask, because what are calling coolant is actually anti-freeze\coolant (unless you have ice)
You only need the anti-freeze\coolant for cold weather, so if you change it yearly, add water for spring, and then drain half and fill with anti-freeze for fall.
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06-25-2009, 09:44 PM
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engine ice is great for dirt bikes or track bikes
personally i wouldn't run it in my street bike
when your coolant temp sensor (under the throttle bodies) reaches 225 degrees, the thermostat (fan switch, at radiator) is around 205 degrees and is triggered
with engine ice, the difference between those temperature increases because engine ice expells heat quicker. i can't quote temps on it, but it can cause the fan not to trigger until much higher than 225 degrees at the coolant temp sensor
in turn making your motor run hotter than it usually would
personally i wouldn't run it in my street bike
when your coolant temp sensor (under the throttle bodies) reaches 225 degrees, the thermostat (fan switch, at radiator) is around 205 degrees and is triggered
with engine ice, the difference between those temperature increases because engine ice expells heat quicker. i can't quote temps on it, but it can cause the fan not to trigger until much higher than 225 degrees at the coolant temp sensor
in turn making your motor run hotter than it usually would
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