bostonlawman2003 Posted April 22, 2013 Share #1 Posted April 22, 2013 What type / brand of antifreeze would you all recommend for an 05 RSV? Thanks for the input Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peder_y2k Posted April 22, 2013 Share #2 Posted April 22, 2013 One labeled as 'suitable for all engines' and 'silicone free'. This indicates the product is safe for aluminum cooling system componants, and there are no abrasives (silicone) to wear out the pump impeller (if plastic). Be sure to change it out every couple years. -Pete, in Tacoma WA USA '83,88 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bostonlawman2003 Posted April 22, 2013 Author Share #3 Posted April 22, 2013 Thanks Pete, appreciate the advice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ragtop69gs Posted April 22, 2013 Share #4 Posted April 22, 2013 Wait !!! IT'S NOT "SILICONE" that you want to avoid it's SILICA which is used as an abrasive cooling system cleaner. In a car's system it will do no harm, but , with the type of pump we have in the V4 it WILL WEAR THE PUMP OUT You want to look for SILICA (SILICATE) FREE coolant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peder_y2k Posted April 22, 2013 Share #5 Posted April 22, 2013 Thanks Jay. I stand corrected......... silicate vs. silicone ..........BIG DIFF. Silicate wears out pump impellers. Shoulda had 2nd cup o joe B4 responding.... -Pete, in Tacoma WA USA '83,88 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bostonlawman2003 Posted April 22, 2013 Author Share #6 Posted April 22, 2013 Thanks for clarifying, off to the tech section for instructions then out in the garage I go! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djh3 Posted April 22, 2013 Share #7 Posted April 22, 2013 I thought I would look up the MSDS for the stuff I have at house. I just changed coolant in the wifes Durango. It is the auto zone stuff full strength. Has 2 different glycols and a dipotasoum phosphate listed. To lazy to go out to garage and look at jug rite now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FuzzyRSTD Posted April 23, 2013 Share #8 Posted April 23, 2013 I did the antifreeze change and ask the same questions. There is a good write up about doing the total antifreeze change somewhere here in tech library. Maybe you are not doing a change ? But here is the links to help you. http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=59791 http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=59904 Maybe this will help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djh3 Posted April 23, 2013 Share #9 Posted April 23, 2013 I have had a couple of discussions also with fellow riders about adding water weter, ICE and the like. For those of us in the south we could almost get away with just running that without anti-freeze. Will the jug actually say "silica" on it? Or is it disguised as one of them 15 letter words. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ragtop69gs Posted April 23, 2013 Share #10 Posted April 23, 2013 I have had a couple of discussions also with fellow riders about adding water weter, ICE and the like. For those of us in the south we could almost get away with just running that without anti-freeze. Will the jug actually say "silica" on it? Or is it disguised as one of them 15 letter words. It will, should say either Silica or Silicate. If it does not say Silicate free don't use it in the bike. There are several name brands that are suitable. Water wetter is a good additive but i'm not so sure about using it alone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wizard Posted April 23, 2013 Share #11 Posted April 23, 2013 I have not found any that say Silica free, but the ingredient lists do not have Silica listed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prairiehammer Posted April 23, 2013 Share #12 Posted April 23, 2013 I have not found any that say Silica free, but the ingredient lists do not have Silica listed. Prestone Extended Life Antifreeze/Coolant is silicate free. (according to Prestone). http://prestone.com/enca/learn_more/frequently_asked_questions Alternately, check with Honda (automobile) dealerships. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wideopenrod Posted April 23, 2013 Share #13 Posted April 23, 2013 Me thinks I need to check mine... I just changed mine out a few hundred miles ago.. Sure hope I got lucky and bought silica free... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saddlebum Posted April 23, 2013 Share #14 Posted April 23, 2013 I have had a couple of discussions also with fellow riders about adding water weter, ICE and the like. For those of us in the south we could almost get away with just running that without anti-freeze. Will the jug actually say "silica" on it? Or is it disguised as one of them 15 letter words. Using water alone is not a good idea. 1st) Antifreeze helps stop cooling system corrosion water will not. 2nd) Antifreeze not only protects from freezing but it also raises the boiling point of water helping to prevent the cooling system from boiling over in hot climates 2rd) Last when using water either alone or mixed with antifreeze use distilled, deionized or demineralized water. Regular water will leave mineral deposits that in time will clog up the cooling system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djh3 Posted April 24, 2013 Share #15 Posted April 24, 2013 I wouldnt run straight water either. Of any kind, distilled or other wise. What I meant is with the WW or ICE they have the lubricants alegedly in them for the water pump. Also just checked the jug of Autozone antifreeze I have. No silacats listed. 2 types of glycol, water and a "propriatary ingrediant" njdst or something like that. Bottle says OK for alum engines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ragtop69gs Posted April 24, 2013 Share #16 Posted April 24, 2013 I have 3 different types of silicate free coolant. Prestone is one of them, I'll look tomorrow at what they are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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