Can you use regular antifreeze in a Polaris ATV?
Registered. Any ethylene glycol based coolant mixed at 50/50 or 60/40 coolant-water will work just fine for you.
Why does my Polaris ATV overheating?
For overheating problems requiring minor repairs, Polaris includes a number of troubleshooting tips in its owner’s manual, specifically dealing with overheating problems due to inadequate amounts of engine oil, a plugged radiator or screen, and low levels of coolant.
What to do if your Polaris quad overheats?
Unscrew the coolant recovery bottle cap by hand and pour in a mixture of 60 percent antifreeze and 40 percent coolant until the coolant level is between the “Min” and “Max” marks. Screw the recovery bottle cap back on and reinstall the left-side panel. Restart the engine. If it still overheats, take the quad to a certified Polaris dealer.
Where are the coolant temp sensors on a Polaris ATV?
This video explains the difference between the coolant temp sensors on many Polaris ATV’s, where they are located, what their functions are, and how to replace them. This is a good quick tutorial if you have having cooling system issues on your Polaris. www.quad-logic.com Loading…
What kind of coolant does a Polaris ATV use?
I just changed mine and used what local polaris dealer recomended, Prestone Premix 50/50. The stock original fluid that came out was a darker Slime like green not glowing green like the prestone 50/50 was.
What causes an ATV to run out of coolant?
1. The radiator is clogged or dirty 2. The thermostat is bad and stuck closed 3. The ATV is low on coolant due to leaks in the cooling system 4. The coolant is underperforming and should be replaced 6. The radiator fan is faulty 7. A low battery voltage is preventing the radiator fan from running 8.
I just changed mine and used what local polaris dealer recomended, Prestone Premix 50/50. The stock original fluid that came out was a darker Slime like green not glowing green like the prestone 50/50 was.
What kind of antifreeze do you use on an ATV?
So most common, commercially available ethylene glycol antifreeze is for over simplification, 50% ethanol mixed 50% with glycerine then mixed 50% with water prior to use. Commercial antifreeze has other ingredients in varying concentrations usually specified by the Original Equipment Manufacturer.
1. The radiator is clogged or dirty 2. The thermostat is bad and stuck closed 3. The ATV is low on coolant due to leaks in the cooling system 4. The coolant is underperforming and should be replaced 6. The radiator fan is faulty 7. A low battery voltage is preventing the radiator fan from running 8.
Can you run ethylene glycol on a Polaris ATV?
Although that’s not advisable for extended periods of time as you do want the corrosion resistance, freeze protection, higher boiling point and lubricity provided by the ethylene glycol. So in conclusion I run a 50/50 mix prestone and distilled water and have never had an issue.