What kind of coolant do I put in my motorcycle?

What kind of coolant do I put in my motorcycle?

For long lasting cooling performance, you should only use motorcycle and powersport specific engine coolant/antifreeze. There are two kinds of coolant; propylene glycol and ethylene glycol. Propylene glycol is often accepted as the best option for motorcycles. The two types of coolant should never be mixed.

Is motorcycle and car coolant the same?

Strictly speaking, not necessarily. While it is true that there are fewer differences between car coolant and motorcycle coolant, most experts do recommend buying a coolant that is specific for your bike regardless. First of all, you need to make sure that the coolant includes ethylene glycol antifreeze.

Can you put car antifreeze in a motorcycle?

We caution you against using regular/car coolants on your motorcycle as they can end up causing costly damages to your bike and even affecting its performance. If you must use a car coolant on your bike, then make sure it contains ethylene glycol antifreeze and doesn’t contain silicates in its list ingredients.

How often do you need to start your motorcycle?

All motorcycle owners should start and run their motorcycles for at least 15 minutes once a week during the winter. Letting it run will keep all the engine components and gaskets lubricated, eliminates condensation buildup, ensures the carburetor will not gum up, and recharges the battery.

How often should I change the coolant in my motorcycle?

As a general rule of thumb, your liquid-cooled motorcycle’s coolant should be changed every two years or 24,000 miles, even if it looks good.

Can I use Prestone coolant in my motorcycle?

The Prestone “universal” pre-mix will be fine. The only advantage in getting it from a bike shop is they have it in quarts…….which costs almost as much as a gallon from Wally World.

How often should motorcycle coolant be changed?

every two years
As a general rule of thumb, your liquid-cooled motorcycle’s coolant should be changed every two years or 24,000 miles, even if it looks good.

Which is the best coolant to use on a motorcycle?

BMW Grey Coolant (Best Coolant For BMW Motorcycles) Those of you with BMW motorcycles should take a look at the BMW Grey Coolant. This is the OEM coolant for BMW bikes and a great choice to use with your motorcycle. Unfortunately, it doesn’t come premixed.

Do you change the coolant on your motorcycle?

When you love your motorcycle as much as we do, you want to make sure that you are taking the best care of your ride possible. This means learning how to evaluate and change your motorcycle’s fluids. Understanding how to do this is just as vital as ensuring that you do the same on your car.

What’s the boiling point of coolant on a motorcycle?

With a high boiling point of 265 degrees Fahrenheit, the coolant is just as able to take the heat during the summer months. As well as protecting your engine against extreme temperatures, the coolant is also designed to stand up to corrosion and cavitation, thanks to anti-foam agents and glycol.

Where do you fill the coolant tank on a motorcycle?

Fill coolant up to the point where the boom of the rad cap will be when fitted. After refitting the radiator cap, pour coolant into the header tank, filling it to the point halfway between the upper and lower fill marks. If there are bleed bolts present, use them to release any air, being sure to re-fix them tightly.