FrankieSquid Posted June 18, 2009 Report Share Posted June 18, 2009 What's up fellas, i had to adjust my clutch for the first time, now i was wondering whats the best coolant to use in a hot climate like AZ. While im here i was wondering what is the best oil to use for the tranny? thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firebanshee Posted June 18, 2009 Report Share Posted June 18, 2009 I would use water wetter and i like type f atf in my trans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dajogejr Posted June 18, 2009 Report Share Posted June 18, 2009 ATF Type F and Engine Ice. I only use water in my cooling system, antifreeze can trash nikasil in a plated motor, but...engine ice should do you fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKheathen Posted June 18, 2009 Report Share Posted June 18, 2009 ATF Type F and Engine Ice. I only use water in my cooling system, antifreeze can trash nikasil in a plated motor, but...engine ice should do you fine. has anyone tried grounding the radiator to the engine? i know not doing so in a tractor is guaranteed to pit the sleeves. seen it plenty on 07-08 modles that the factory forgot. new piston packs and some block repair free..... well we did the work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uwenr Posted June 18, 2009 Report Share Posted June 18, 2009 ATF Type F and Engine Ice. I only use water in my cooling system, antifreeze can trash nikasil in a plated motor, but...engine ice should do you fine. Engine Ice and regular 10w40 oil. I think its too hot here for tranny fluid, seen a lot of clutch rods weld to the ball. Not a fun fix. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dajogejr Posted June 18, 2009 Report Share Posted June 18, 2009 I don't think the ambient temp has anything to do with welding the ball, it's free wheeling at top speed with the clutch pulled in. Pancake bearing fixes that every time!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madjimmax Posted June 18, 2009 Report Share Posted June 18, 2009 ATF type F and straight Engine Ice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrankieSquid Posted June 19, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2009 Alright fellas thanks for the replies, imma put it together today with the engine ice and the ATF and let her rip like a raped monkey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrMeyer Posted June 19, 2009 Report Share Posted June 19, 2009 im here in Phx and have alway used 50/50mix of the green shit.. and I have used the ATF type F for over a year and with dunes and trail riding I think that the ATF works better for the wet clutch. You have to change it more often but I just go to walmart and get the cheap shit sense I change it ALOT. Just split the cases the other night and the trans looks new. I blew up my crank so a new one is on the way then off to true and weld. And as for riding here in AZ you might want to look into get a Temp gauge. I was talking to LiftdT4R and he said that he got a 16PSI guage/rad cap and that autozone/ autoplaces should be carrying them. That way you can keep an eye on the temps. and I never ride my bashee in over 100deg temps... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeamRealtreeHD Posted June 19, 2009 Report Share Posted June 19, 2009 Engine Ice is good shit... it really is. Firm believer here... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
INFINITIED Posted June 19, 2009 Report Share Posted June 19, 2009 Run prestone antifreeze, 50/50 with water. the antifreeze will keep from freezing and keep the waterpump well lubricated!! strait water is no good for the average bike. you can add a water wetter to antifreeze /water combo also. but the water wetter does work better with strait water. only recomend using water and water wetter if its a drag race bike that is going to get short time usages. if your bike runs hot with regular antifreeze you have to look further into the bike, wronge - timing-fuel-clogged radiator- bad impeller(in water pump)- .. Sometimes if your bike spitts antifreeze out from the overflow hose its not running hot ! Its a bad head gasket or bad radiator cap!! hope this helps !!! bored @ work so i figured i would put my 2 cents in !! lol ---- and yes she does ride a banshee ... lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
04sand4 Posted June 20, 2009 Report Share Posted June 20, 2009 i just switched to Engine Ice , and was told that it works good . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bansheerider420 Posted June 21, 2009 Report Share Posted June 21, 2009 That's what the guy used engine ice that i got my banshee from and seemed to hold up good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LS1Inferno Posted June 21, 2009 Report Share Posted June 21, 2009 I run 50/50 dex-cool. It keeps it cool, and wont hurt the aluminum. Previous owner left the green stuff go acidic and it ate the drain bolts on the side of the cylinder, which is fine because thats their jobs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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