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Offline tschisi

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Engine Ice
« on: December 06, 2012, 11:00:47 PM »
Hi!

I used Engine Ice in my 2004 kx125 for the last 2 years.
Now i noticed that the freezing point seems to be higher than it should.
It?s now about +5.0 ?F, and should be -26 ?F.  :-o
Afaik only the anti-rust protection is supposed to decrease, but never the frost protection effect.

My gauge is ok, i checked it with other fluids.
So, reason enough for me to ban it from my shelves.

The manual of my kawi only mentions coolant "with a greenish appearance".
Would you say that any blue/green/yellow coolant for cars, that can deal with aluminium, ist ok for my screamer?

thx
2004 kx125
1990 kx500 (sold)

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Re: Engine Ice
« Reply #1 on: December 07, 2012, 03:21:17 AM »
Here's a read from a previous post:
http://www.kxriders.com/forums/index.php/topic,8447.0.html

Here is what the manufacture says regarding replacement:

How often do I need to change it and are there any special requirements?

Most every coolant product will work best when changed somewhat regularly?at minimum, we?d recommend once a year. For racing applications, we actually recommend twice per year. The cleaner you can keep your cooling system and the fresher you can keep a fluid, the better it will perform. There are no special requirements for using Engine Ice. For any coolant and anytime you are changing coolant, we recommend a simple solution of distilled water and white distilled vinegar, both available at your local grocery store.

You might want to read their FAQ:
http://www.engineice.com/faq/answers
« Last Edit: December 07, 2012, 03:26:04 AM by sandblaster »
The four stroke engine: That's one stroke for producing power and three for wearing the engine out.

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Re: Engine Ice
« Reply #2 on: December 07, 2012, 09:33:38 PM »
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at minimum, we?d recommend once a year. For racing applications, we actually recommend twice per year.
Serious?  :-o

Alright, thank?s for that info, i?ll definitely go for standard stuff.
I don?t want to say that fast riders don?t benefit from it, but for a relaxed guy like me, this seems like getting more horsepower by using anodized engine screws...  8-)

So, green car coolant for aluminium engines should be ok?!
2004 kx125
1990 kx500 (sold)

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Re: Engine Ice
« Reply #3 on: December 08, 2012, 03:08:33 AM »
Never.  Ever run car coolant in a motorcycle.      They all contain abrasive material to keep the cooling system clean..   Which happens to take out motorcycle waterpump seals

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Re: Engine Ice
« Reply #4 on: December 08, 2012, 03:16:39 AM »
I use engine ice.
I replace it once a year.
Never have any problems.
The four stroke engine: That's one stroke for producing power and three for wearing the engine out.

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Re: Engine Ice
« Reply #5 on: December 08, 2012, 05:46:38 AM »
Never.  Ever run car coolant in a motorcycle.      They all contain abrasive material to keep the cooling system clean..   Which happens to take out motorcycle waterpump seals
Is there a motorcycle specific coolant?  I guess it must be silica free?

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Re: Engine Ice
« Reply #6 on: December 08, 2012, 05:50:01 AM »
Is Engine Ice Hi-Performance Coolant ?Silicate Free? and ?Phosphate free??

Yes, Engine Ice Hi-Performance Coolant is both silicate and phosphate free.

http://www.engineice.com/faq/answers
The four stroke engine: That's one stroke for producing power and three for wearing the engine out.

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Re: Engine Ice
« Reply #7 on: December 08, 2012, 06:15:21 AM »
I have fallen in love with  ZIp-Ty's coolant.         put it in, and forget about it..    never change it ever again...

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Re: Engine Ice
« Reply #8 on: December 08, 2012, 10:35:17 PM »
2004 kx125
1990 kx500 (sold)