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mebcop
05-07-2010, 01:28 PM
One of my quads is a little low on coolant and i wanted to fill it. What are you guys running for coolant besides the brp stuff. is regular prestone 50/50 ok?
allbones512
05-07-2010, 05:54 PM
Im using engine ice. Its the best i've used so far.
kellymi
05-07-2010, 06:11 PM
Regular Preston 50/50 should be fine. That's what I have been running.
mebcop
05-07-2010, 08:30 PM
cool. i was also thinking about throwing in some engine ice. one of my quads has the boiling gas problem
kellymi
05-07-2010, 09:14 PM
I could be wrong, but I think if you are going to run engine ice you need to drain the system and run pure engine ice. I don't think you want to mix it.
rinaldi
05-08-2010, 07:11 AM
I believe you are right, drain and fill with engine ice.
mebcop
05-08-2010, 09:50 AM
good call!
TNT
05-08-2010, 10:07 AM
Originally posted by mebcop
cool. i was also thinking about throwing in some engine ice. one of my quads has the boiling gas problem

The gas is boiling from radiant heat from the engine, if the coolant drops the heat coming off the engine towards the tank it may help but I'd be surprised if it does a whole lot. A better choice would be heat reflective tape on the underside of the tank or CV 4 makes a gas tank boot.
florentino
05-09-2010, 10:49 AM
Originally posted by TNT
The gas is boiling from radiant heat from the engine, if the coolant drops the heat coming off the engine towards the tank it may help but I'd be surprised if it does a whole lot. A better choice would be heat reflective tape on the underside of the tank or CV 4 makes a gas tank boot.

heather wrap helps too. keeps the gas tank cooler. and seems to help the quad run better.