fastfredyb Posted June 22, 2015 Share Posted June 22, 2015 I've been riding in 100 degree traffic for a couple weeks and coolant is low. Anybody out there suggest any coolant? or should I just go to the local motorcycle shop and get whatever they got? Suggestions? http://www.cyclegear.com/RED-LINE-OIL-Supercool-Performance-Coolant-with-WaterWetter http://www.cyclegear.com/CYCLELOGIC-Engine-Ice-High-Performance-Motorcycle-Coolant#pr-header-back-to-top-link http://www.cyclegear.com/MAXIMA-Coolanol-Motorcycle-and-ATV-Coolant#pr-header-back-to-top-link Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member noltz Posted June 22, 2015 Premium Member Share Posted June 22, 2015 http://www.revzilla.com/product/engine-ice-high-performance-coolant Best one i've used so far Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beemer Posted June 22, 2015 Share Posted June 22, 2015 I got this stuff cheap at Walmart. Make sure it has core guard (rust) inhibitors whatever you buy. Must be safe for aluminum engines. [attachment id=601" thumbnail="1][attachment id=602" thumbnail="1] Beemer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmwpowere36m3 Posted June 23, 2015 Share Posted June 23, 2015 My first question would be, "Why is the coolant low?" As in, you shouldn't lose any coolant, normally. The one thing to be careful of is mixing "types" of coolant, i.e., IAT, OAT and HOAT: [ul type=disc][*]IAT, inorganic technology; usually the typical green coolant; its cheap and I'd avoid using it[*]OAT, organic technology; usually orange in color; known as DEX-COOL and used by Ford/GM years ago; "extended-life/service interval"[*]HOAT, hybrid organic technology; shares properties of IAT and OAT; today used by most manufacturers, also extended-life; comes in a lot of colors: blue, pink, green, clear, yellow, etc…[/ul] I like using Zerex G-05, HOAT, phosphate-free, coolant in all my vehicles (mostly European) and its available at Pep-Boys and NAPA. Its the same factory fill for Merc and BMW (colored blue in BMWs). I mix it 50/50 with distilled water, instead of tap ($1 at Walmart, CVS, Walgreens, etc…). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryan4130 Posted June 23, 2015 Share Posted June 23, 2015 I've used the same prestone pre-mix 50-50 stuff. No problems '15 FZ-09 Cadmium Yellow '15 White Fz-07 - Sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastfredyb Posted June 23, 2015 Author Share Posted June 23, 2015 My first question would be, "Why is the coolant low?" As in, you shouldn't lose any coolant, normally. The one thing to be careful of is mixing "types" of coolant, i.e., IAT, OAT and HOAT: [ul type=disc][*]IAT, inorganic technology; usually the typical green coolant; its cheap and I'd avoid using it[*]OAT, organic technology; usually orange in color; known as DEX-COOL and used by Ford/GM years ago; "extended-life/service interval"[*]HOAT, hybrid organic technology; shares properties of IAT and OAT; today used by most manufacturers, also extended-life; comes in a lot of colors: blue, pink, green, clear, yellow, etc…[/ul] I like using Zerex G-05, HOAT, phosphate-free, coolant in all my vehicles (mostly European) and its available at Pep-Boys and NAPA. Its the same factory fill for Merc and BMW (colored blue in BMWs). I mix it 50/50 with distilled water, instead of tap ($1 at Walmart, CVS, Walgreens, etc…). Thanks for the insight . I assume it's low because I've been driving in over 100 degree weather, that includes lot's of stop and go traffic. The outside temperature has been over 150 degrees hahahaha that's pretty dog gone hot. Probably just evaporates, definitely no leaks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmwpowere36m3 Posted June 23, 2015 Share Posted June 23, 2015 Its a closed system... so it shouldn't be evaporating either (at least not within its service life of 2-3 years). How are you judging the coolant is low? The expansion tank (white plastic tank down by the oil filter) should never be full when the bike is cold. The empty room is to allow for expansion of hot coolant while riding and then when it cools off the level drops again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member tino206 Posted June 23, 2015 Premium Member Share Posted June 23, 2015 /\\ what he said and also you need check it when bike is up right and not on the kickstand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beemer Posted June 23, 2015 Share Posted June 23, 2015 bmwpowere36m3 Does it say anywhere on the bottle that it's safe for aluminum engines? I can't zoom in close enough to read everything on the bottle and the web site for it doesn't say it either. Beemer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmwpowere36m3 Posted June 23, 2015 Share Posted June 23, 2015 I don't know if it's specifically called out, but most cars have aluminum heads these days and blocks as well. I've never ran into issues with G-05 and it's pretty highly praised. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zero Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 I got this stuff cheap at Walmart. Make sure it has core guard (rust) inhibitors whatever you buy. Must be safe for aluminum engines. [attachment id=601" thumbnail="1][attachment id=602" thumbnail="1] I just got this from Napa. Am I able to add it to the stock yamahacool just to bring it to a reasonable level. I bought the bike used and it's real low. First bike and I'm def new to it all. Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucaro_FZ07 Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 hey @zero per the service manual, you should not mix any type of coolants, it will create an awful gel inside the pipes and will be a big problem later. You can probably buy the yamaha coolant https://www.shopyamaha.com/product/details/yamacool-high-performance-antifreeze?b=Search&d=33|33&dealernumber= is not expensive check at your dealer, it might be cheaper, yamaha's website is usually overpriced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zero Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 hey @zero per the service manual, you should not mix any type of coolants, it will create an awful gel inside the pipes and will be a big problem later. You can probably buy the yamaha coolant https://www.shopyamaha.com/product/details/yamacool-high-performance-antifreeze?b=Search&d=33|33&dealernumber= is not expensive check at your dealer, it might be cheaper, yamaha's website is usually overpriced. Whew!!! Close call then. I wasn't sure if that was just something to get you to buy their product. But yeah I've been reading after you replied and have learned of the issues with mixing. Thanks for that. A lot. Could've been a bad day for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zero Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 hey @zero per the service manual, you should not mix any type of coolants, it will create an awful gel inside the pipes and will be a big problem later. You can probably buy the yamaha coolant https://www.shopyamaha.com/product/details/yamacool-high-performance-antifreeze?b=Search&d=33|33&dealernumber= is not expensive check at your dealer, it might be cheaper, yamaha's website is usually overpriced. Ooo. One more thing. The yamacool with the blue label "maintenance" and the green label "additive". What's the difference between them. If they're both 60/40 antifreezes? Thanks!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucaro_FZ07 Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 @zero I guess you are talking about this one https://www.shopyamaha.com/product/details/yamalube-prediluted-engine-coolant?&dealernumber=&rv=true I believe that is only for racing engines, and as it is developed for that use it freezes at 32F, so is not multiseason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zero Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 @zero I guess you are talking about this one https://www.shopyamaha.com/product/details/yamalube-prediluted-engine-coolant?&dealernumber=&rv=true I believe that is only for racing engines, and as it is developed for that use it freezes at 32F, so is not multiseason . No. That I've never seen before. It was theses two... https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/p/918/35576/Yamalube-Yamacool And https://www.shopyamaha.com/product/details/yamacool-high-performance-antifreeze?b=Search&d=33|33&dealernumber= ? ? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucaro_FZ07 Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 good question, I've never seen that one before either (green one), the one that says maintenance is the same one I sent you on the first link, I think the safest way will be to give them a call and see what they recommend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zero Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 good question, I've never seen that one before either (green one), the one that says maintenance is the same one I sent you on the first link, I think the safest way will be to give them a call and see what they recommend. Good call. Straight from the source. I'll do that and if I find out I'll let you know as well. =] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucaro_FZ07 Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 Cool, will be looking for your info @zero Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zero Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 Cool, will be looking for your info @zero So after calling shopyamaha and two dealers all I got was its the blue one that says maintenance lol. That's what's in our bikes stock. I got vague answers about the green label but was told 100% that it's not what I need. Sorry I couldn't find out the difference. I'm going to keep reading and see what I can find. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmwpowere36m3 Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 Just buy G-05 or Asian Zerex at Napa and be done with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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