Red Coolant

[Mitchell]

I'm looking at replacing my water pump cover with a clear cover, but don't want it to look green. Anybody use the Red Toyota antifreeze "Not Dexcool" in their bike without issues.:ummm:

 

[maleko89]

I do, great stuff! I checked it a couple of days ago and still clean!

 

[Mitchell]

I do, great stuff! I checked it a couple of days ago and still clean!

Thanks Mark, appreciate the info. So from the research I did, the red Toyota antifreeze is essentially the green glycol type with red dye added to it. Of course there are a few other good ingredients, but nothin that will harm an aluminum engine. So what made you want to use it in your bike?

 

[maleko89]

It was recommended by Don Old Man Smith. It's made for aluminum engines and keeps the system very clean. I change it every two years.

 

[4gasem]

Another good one is Redline coolant! :eusa_dance: I use engine ice but do not have those bling plates on mine...:biglaugh:

 

[Mitchell]

OK, So I'm assuming old man Smith knows what he's talking about?

 

[Mitchell]

Redline product. Hmm, Isn't their stuff called "water wetter".

 

[4gasem]

Redline product. Hmm, Isn't their stuff called "water wetter".

They make a coolant too.

I changed mine out last spring 2007 and was amazed how clean it was compared to my SV's. It sill had little chunks of rubber in it. I ran white vinegar and distilled water through it twice and then added the engine ice.

Cheers

 

[Mitchell]

They make a coolant too.

I changed mine out last spring 2007 and was amazed how clean it was compared to my SV's. It sill had little chunks of rubber in it. I ran white vinegar and distilled water through it twice and then added the engine ice.

Cheers

Excellent. I'll check into it. Did you actually flush the system with vinegar & water. Or "run it" through the engine:confused2:

 

[4gasem]

Excellent. I'll check into it. Did you actually flush the system with vinegar & water. Or "run it" through the engine:confused2:

I filled it like I was adding coolant and ran it to temp and dumped twice and then used straight distilled water to flush and then added the coolant after removing the water.

Yeah... I am anal when it comes to cleaning things... Inside and out...:biglaugh:

 

[Dezeez]

I use the Toyota Red with a clear water pump cover. I bought the premix and it's a very light red. Makes the water pump very visable through the cover. Here's a pic.

 

[4gasem]

Not to be rude but I think I would add a few drops of food coloring to red to make it BLOOD red. That looks a bit pink IMO...

Anti-freeze is clear and all they do is add color so why not add a few drops of red to it? I really can't see a few drops harming anything right?:confused2:

 

[Mitchell]

I use the Toyota Red with a clear water pump cover. I bought the premix and it's a very light red. Makes the water pump very visable through the cover. Here's a pic.

Sharp bikeunk:

 

[Mitchell]

Not to be rude but I think I would add a few drops of food coloring to red to make it BLOOD red. That looks a bit pink IMO...

Anti-freeze is clear and all they do is add color so why not add a few drops of red to it? I really can't see a few drops harming anything right?:confused2:

Absolutely, thats my plan. I will defintely mix it dark as hell:angry flame devil:

 

[Dezeez]

Absolutely, thats my plan. I will defintely mix it dark as hell:angry flame devil:

If you make it too dark, you won't see lnto the water pump.