What anti-freeze for my R

**lisnup65** · 02-23-2005, 02:22 PM

I just changed the anti-freeze in my ATC-250R as well as the TRX-250R. My buddy who owns a small shop said that I can forgo the $9.00 for 45oz bottle of pre-diluted stuff he sells for satndard anti freeze from the auto store. He just told me to make sure that its aluminum safe which I think most if all are today.
Well I remember reading after I already added it to my TRX that anti-freeze with silicates should not be used as it destroys the water pump. Is this TRUE???? The stuff I just added says in the ingrediants that it has silcone silicates. Must I remove immediately and flush, or what?

I just used a full bottle that I had at home. It says that its all metal safe. Its the green stuff in a white bottle with I think red and blue writing.(Durex maybe!!)

Thanks,
Dave

**ScottZJ** · 02-23-2005, 02:30 PM

Well when I used to road race motorcycles, I used waterwetter. It has a red tint and worked flawlessly. That was also at 120-140mph.

**twgranger** · 02-23-2005, 02:34 PM

I like Engine Ice myself. I use to use waterwetter but i dont think it has any protection on freezing.

**asc180** · 02-23-2005, 02:54 PM

Regular antifreeze Peak or prestone is what I have been using for 10 years with no problems yet.

**250rAL** · 02-23-2005, 09:17 PM

Regular antifreeze is fine; just be sure to use DISTILLED water with it. Not tap water, not spring water, not drinking water.

**hrc85250r** · 02-23-2005, 11:20 PM

i have always used 1/2 antifreeze(any brand) and half water.....works great...
i am looking into trying that coolanol stuff from maxima, but it costs like 20 bucks or something for a liter so its not on the top of my list...

**1984kxtTECATE** · 02-23-2005, 11:26 PM

My step Mom works at napa and told me that there are between 3-6 antifreeze manufacturing plants (forgot how many) in the U.S. I think prestone would do just fine. Also when antifreeze eats away at allumnium it is called elecrolosis, this is caused by the system not getting flushed every year. I was told that by my dad who also happens to be ASE certified.

**grundlegrabber** · 02-24-2005, 01:52 AM

I think Durex is the name of a condom, not antifreeze. I've always used the regular Prestone antifreeze mixed with distilled water.

**lisnup65** · 02-24-2005, 09:50 AM

This is the reason I ask.

Unlike silicates, HP Coolant's organic corrosion inhibitors won't gel and cause radiator plugging, they're more stable for a longer shelf life, and don't act as abrasives to mechanical water-pump seals to cause leaks.

This is from Honda's website and they claim silicates cause the water pump seals to leak.

I suppose I will just grab a gallon of the concentrate from Honda as its only around $12.00.

Dave

**lisnup65** · 02-24-2005, 09:52 AM

Originally Posted by grundlegrabber

I think Durex is the name of a condom, not antifreeze. I've always used the regular Prestone antifreeze mixed with distilled water.

It is Zerex brand and not the condom durex brand that I used...... LOL!!!!

**250rAL** · 02-24-2005, 10:27 AM

Originally Posted by lisnup65

This is the reason I ask.

This is from Honda's website and they claim silicates cause the water pump seals to leak.

I suppose I will just grab a gallon of the concentrate from Honda as its only around $12.00.

Dave

My original seals are 20 years old this year and I've always used "whatever's on sale", so I wouldn't worry about it.

**88 Turbo Coupe** · 02-24-2005, 10:46 AM

$9.50 is cheap compared to my 250r engine. A piece of mind. Pour it in and GO!What temp does your engine run at?

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