Distilled Water as Coolant OK?

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mattmcphail

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Is it ok to use distilled water in the radiator of my KDX 200 or do I need to use another type of coolant?

 

YZ165

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Watch the weather, you don't want to freeze that thing. My.02, YZ165

 

CaptainObvious

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Mix engine coolant with distilled water at a 50:50 ratio. From what I understand, the moto coolants are environmental friendly if/when they spill onto the ground.

FWIW, I use Prestone automobile coolant.

 

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2wheeler

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I would not use only water. A 50/50 mix of antifreeze is the only way to go. Keeps it from freezing and in the summer keeps seals lubercated better and stops corrision. Just be sure your antifreeze is safe for aluminium.

 

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shr

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A 50/50 mix of antifreeze and water will dissipate heat better than just plan water.

 

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mattmcphail

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Thanks guys, typical Preston Anitfreeze from the auto part store should be fine huh?

 

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2wheeler

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Yep

 

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Dogz

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Never run straight water, unless you have to for some event, then put water wetter in it. The main thing the antifreeze will protect from is galvanic corrosion inside the engine, With all the dissimilar metals inside an engine some bits will look fine and others will be turning into that funny white paste. Make sure the antifreeze you buy is made for aluminum. Most are today.
I run water in the ZX6 when I track it then change right back to 50:50 mix when I get home. Most tracks specify no antifreeze on track.

 

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domino dave

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Maxima Coolanol .... expensive,but in the long run worth it.