do you have to use special coolant for a motorcycle or can you use regular car coolant? I have a yamaha r6 and just wanna add coolant to the resevoir
2007-04-10 08:36:40 · 8 answers · asked by brian 3 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
I always use te motorcycle coolant
2007-04-10 13:17:51 · answer #1 · answered by MusicMan 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My brother, coolants differ even from one car to the next. It would not be wise to blindly substitute motorcycle coolant with anything else. You must go strictly by the manufacturer's recommendation or you run the risk of damaging your motor or your cooling system.
2016-05-17 05:14:56 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Car coolant & motorcycle coolant are the same..
2007-04-10 08:44:44 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's pretty much the same stuff. Just make sure the coolant is rated for aluminum engines!
2007-04-10 09:05:28 · answer #4 · answered by guardrailjim 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
is the coolant green or pink? if pink, its dex-cool. pricey stuff, but the majority of the cars are running it now instead of the standard green. it's not a good idea to try to mix the 2. dex-cool will last alot longer also. that's probably the only car thing that i would ever put in my scoot.
2007-04-10 11:53:34 · answer #5 · answered by ghost rider 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it's not that organic "Dexcool" crap, I'd use Zerex G-05, GOOD stuff, or if there is a Mercedes dealer nearby, get the Mercedes coolant (Mercedes branded). Here is a link to G-05: http://www.valvoline.com/pages/products/product_detail.asp?product=10
OR alternatively, see if Yamaha has their own.
2007-04-10 12:46:17 · answer #6 · answered by Baron_von_Party 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can use regular coolant from an automobile but if you are mixing it with water you must use distilled water so it doesn't car rode the radiator on your bike
2007-04-10 09:05:53 · answer #7 · answered by arctic1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I use Prestone that I buy from Wally World
2007-04-10 22:49:19 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋