My 2 cents coolant post
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My 2 cents coolant post
Ive researched the Honda green coolant vs. Engine Ice debate. Ive researched Water Wetter and its various qualities when mixed with 50/50 or when mixed with plainH20. I changed my coolant today and decided to avoid the Engine Ice and go with the Honda coolant available at the dealer. I amknown tosplit hairs over stuff like this so I figured I'd post my coolant mix which I feel is probably top notch for street riding.
2.5 quarts of Honda premixed 50/50coolant
0.5 quart of distilled water
.23 quart of Water Wetter
That equals the 3.23 quarts in the manual (not that you'll ever get all the old out). The above mix would result in a total of 55% H20, 38% Ethylene Glycol, and 7% Water Wetter. It's mostly H20 so it will cool better than 50/50, it's got water wetter which I think is a superior product to Engine Ice as an additive, and it's got enough coolant to prevent the type of corrosion that comes with running straight water. I also noticed that Engine Ice doesn't even claim to protect up to the same temps that regular Honda coolant does. This ain't gonna be the topic of the day but eventually it will turn up in a search.
2.5 quarts of Honda premixed 50/50coolant
0.5 quart of distilled water
.23 quart of Water Wetter
That equals the 3.23 quarts in the manual (not that you'll ever get all the old out). The above mix would result in a total of 55% H20, 38% Ethylene Glycol, and 7% Water Wetter. It's mostly H20 so it will cool better than 50/50, it's got water wetter which I think is a superior product to Engine Ice as an additive, and it's got enough coolant to prevent the type of corrosion that comes with running straight water. I also noticed that Engine Ice doesn't even claim to protect up to the same temps that regular Honda coolant does. This ain't gonna be the topic of the day but eventually it will turn up in a search.
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RE: My 2 cents coolant post
Anti freeze has no coolant properties whatsoever. It doesn't matter which product you buy. Anti freeze provides a lube for the water pump as well as prevents the water from freezing. It is the distilled water mixed with the antifreeze that actually provides the cooling for the engine. Track dorks like me require engine ice, or water wetter because we run straight distilled water which tends to promote corrosion. Water wetter lubes the pump, and prevents corrosion in the rad (same as engine ice) thats it!
You seem to have done your homework reading product promotion websites. Your thermostat will keep your engine coolant the same temperature whether you use distilled water, or a really big waste of a concoction like you suggest. If you don't know anything about bikes stick with manufacturer specs. Unless you ride the track you aren't taxing your bike in any way requiring big concern about aftermarket coolant additives anyway.
If you think I'm lying fill your bike with distilled water, throw some water wetter or engine ice, or whatever additive in. Run the bike, you'll see no difference in the temps. Just don't leave it out in the frost you'll crack your engine block!
You seem to have done your homework reading product promotion websites. Your thermostat will keep your engine coolant the same temperature whether you use distilled water, or a really big waste of a concoction like you suggest. If you don't know anything about bikes stick with manufacturer specs. Unless you ride the track you aren't taxing your bike in any way requiring big concern about aftermarket coolant additives anyway.
If you think I'm lying fill your bike with distilled water, throw some water wetter or engine ice, or whatever additive in. Run the bike, you'll see no difference in the temps. Just don't leave it out in the frost you'll crack your engine block!
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RE: My 2 cents coolant post
ORIGINAL: birdstrike
Anti freeze has no coolant properties whatsoever. It doesn't matter which product you buy. Anti freeze provides a lube for the water pump as well as prevents the water from freezing. It is the distilled water mixed with the antifreeze that actually provides the cooling for the engine. Track dorks like me require engine ice, or water wetter because we run straight distilled water which tends to promote corrosion. Water wetter lubes the pump, and prevents corrosion in the rad (same as engine ice) thats it!
You seem to have done your homework reading product promotion websites. Your thermostat will keep your engine coolant the same temperature whether you use distilled water, or a really big waste of a concoction like you suggest. If you don't know anything about bikes stick with manufacturer specs. Unless you ride the track you aren't taxing your bike in any way requiring big concern about aftermarket coolant additives anyway.
If you think I'm lying fill your bike with distilled water, throw some water wetter or engine ice, or whatever additive in. Run the bike, you'll see no difference in the temps. Just don't leave it out in the frost you'll crack your engine block!
Anti freeze has no coolant properties whatsoever. It doesn't matter which product you buy. Anti freeze provides a lube for the water pump as well as prevents the water from freezing. It is the distilled water mixed with the antifreeze that actually provides the cooling for the engine. Track dorks like me require engine ice, or water wetter because we run straight distilled water which tends to promote corrosion. Water wetter lubes the pump, and prevents corrosion in the rad (same as engine ice) thats it!
You seem to have done your homework reading product promotion websites. Your thermostat will keep your engine coolant the same temperature whether you use distilled water, or a really big waste of a concoction like you suggest. If you don't know anything about bikes stick with manufacturer specs. Unless you ride the track you aren't taxing your bike in any way requiring big concern about aftermarket coolant additives anyway.
If you think I'm lying fill your bike with distilled water, throw some water wetter or engine ice, or whatever additive in. Run the bike, you'll see no difference in the temps. Just don't leave it out in the frost you'll crack your engine block!
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