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Anyone tested the OEM antifreeze low temperature protection? Don't have a tester.
P500 - Coolant change instructions. Easy!
P500 - Coolant change instructions. Easy!
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Glad you asked that question, I keep forgetting to check mine so I just did and the factory antifreeze only goes to 20 above. So I would say the factory antifreeze is crap because my p5 is only 3 years old. I thought maybe the tester was bad but I checked it on the car and the truck and it worked just fine.Anyone tested the OEM antifreeze low temperature protection? Don't have a tester.
That is a relief and good to hear. Did not even think to check it on a new machine, figured it was half and half.mine was still liquid at -2F this morning. But I would say it is a good idea to replace with a premium product.
It said park it on a steep hill with the front up high and run it until hot. I imagine with the radiator cap off.Just read that thread and it sounds like a total pita!
Listed also are liters for those that understand that crapFound another post. Anyone know the volume off hand?
P500 - Coolant change instructions. Easy!
Bought this Maxima premium product before motorcycle was totaled. Glad I kept it. Decent reviews. Pre-mixed with water, -34F.What kind of antifreeze can be used in the p500.
Glad you asked that question, I keep forgetting to check mine so I just did and the factory antifreeze only goes to 20 above. So I would say the factory antifreeze is crap because my p5 is only 3 years old. I thought maybe the tester was bad but I checked it on the car and the truck and it worked just fine.
It is a ethylene tester but thanks for bringing it up Elkhunter.Make sure you have a tester for ethylene glycol and not propylene glycol. They make both types of testers. I tested mine and it’s good to -25.
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That looks really easy and there's a bleeder screw, answering all questions. Thanks for sharing, @AlanHere are the directions for the P5 Service Manual for coolant replacement