Where is the coolant tank on a Polaris ATV?
On a Polaris ATV, the coolant tank is located next to the oil fill dipstick. It is a white tank and you can see fluid inside. Remove the coolant tank cap. You will see a top cap, an inner cap, and a rubber gasket.
What kind of coolant do you put in an ATV radiator?
Screw the bolts back on and fill the radiator with water. Remove the bolts again to let the water drain. Repeat this process until the water drained from the radiator is clean. Premix your ATV coolant with distilled water. A 50/50 mixture is the most common. You can also add anti-freeze and Water Wetter if needed.
What should the coolant temp be on a Polaris?
Its not uncommon for the coolant to get up to 215 degrees and then begin to cool back down. The harder your pushing the machine, the hotter it runs. If the temp gets to about 250 degrees the ECU shuts the engine off. (Learned that getting all the air out of the cooling system)
Why does my Polaris sled lose coolant?
The sled runs great when it is cool, but when it starts to warm up, it starts losing antifreeze. I changed the coolant bottle last year because the plastic tabs where the cap screws on were stripped out. That helped some, but coolant is still finding its way out somewhere.
What kind of coolant does a Polaris ATV use?
You probably have some laying around your garage for your cars. Any ethylene glycol based coolant mixed at 50/50 or 60/40 coolant-water will work just fine for you. You probably have some laying around your garage for your cars. Click to expand… Are you sure that’s all it is? Polaris doesn’t use anything special for coolant?
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.
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.
Why is my sportsman 800 coolant bottle empty?
I just noticed that the reservoir in my 05 Sportsman 800 is empty. This can’t be good is it? Just fill it to the cold line when the machine is fully cooled down. Also pop your radiator cap off, and fill it full if it isnt. As long as your machine hasnt overheated on you, you are fine and havent caused any damage with the bottle empty.
How do you change water in a radiator on an ATV?
Remove the radiator drain bolt and radiator cap. Refer to your owner’s manual for the exact location, but they are generally at the bottom of the radiator. Put a pan under the drain bolt to catch the draining fluid. Remove the air bleeder bolt on the water pump and put a pan under the water pump to catch the draining fluid.