P500 Factory antifreeze protection?

[Mudder]

Anyone tested the OEM antifreeze low temperature protection? Don't have a tester.
P500 - Coolant change instructions. Easy!

 

[Admin]

 

[Alan aka Davinci]

Anyone tested the OEM antifreeze low temperature protection? Don't have a tester.

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.

 

[rocmar]

I do know..honda uses med grade
stuff..so probably not very good
..I put the good stuff in...when
I got it...like a battery..every 4 yrs
...replace...
IMO

 

[KYhillbilly]

mine was still liquid at -2F this morning. But I would say it is a good idea to replace with a premium product.

 

[Deleted member 3748]

I wish I had thought of this a month ago... before the deep freeze happened. The Pioneer survived, but @Alan 's test makes me feel I got lucky.

 

[Rpoore]

What kind of antifreeze can be used in the p500.

 

[BigOL3]

mine was still liquid at -2F this morning. But I would say it is a good idea to replace with a premium product.

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.

 

[trigger]

Was wondering about this as I just bought everything to do the second service. I'm sure it's not just a drain and fill operation, anyone know the proper procedure so you don't get air in the system? Looked into it and it has to be a silicate free coolant. This stuff's rated pretty low.
Coolant - Rocky Mountain ATV/MC

 

[Deleted member 3748]

I couldn't find the exact procedure but the admin describes it in this thread.

P500 - Overheating

 

[trigger]

I couldn't find the exact procedure but the admin describes it in this thread.

P500 - Overheating

Just read that thread and it sounds like a total pita!

 

[Deleted member 3748]

Just read that thread and it sounds like a total pita!

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.

 

[oldfortyfive]

From the manual:

Coolant Recommendation

Use Pro Honda HP coolant or an equivalent high-quality ethylene glycol antifreeze containing corrosion protection inhibitors specifically recommended for use in aluminum engines Check the antifreeze container label.

Use only distilled water as a part of the coolant solution. Water that is high in mineral content or salt may be harmful to the aluminum engine.

NOTICE
Using coolant with silicate inhibitors may cause premature wear of water pump seals or blockage of radiator passages. Using tap water may cause engine damage.

The factory provides a 50/50 solution of antifreeze and distilled water in this Honda SXS This coolant solution is recommended for most operating temperatures and provides good corrosion protection.

Decreasing the concentration of antifreeze to less than 40% will not provide proper corrosion protection.

 

[Alan aka Davinci]

Mudder asked the question about coolant yesterday and triggered a log of brain sensors, not only did check my antifreeze was was showing about 20 degrees, I got my service manual out and the maintenance schedule says replace every 2 years regardless of mileage. (section 3-3 if you have the service manual. I am sure it's in the user manual as well.

 

[Alan aka Davinci]

Found another post. Anyone know the volume off hand?
P500 - Coolant change instructions. Easy!

Listed also are liters for those that understand that crap
Coolant capacity 2.54 quarts
Coolant capacity 2.4 liters
Reserve tank 0.42 quarts
Reserve tank 0.4 liters

 

[Mudder]

What kind of antifreeze can be used in the p500.

Bought this Maxima premium product before motorcycle was totaled. Glad I kept it. Decent reviews. Pre-mixed with water, -34F.
Maxima Coolanol

 

[Alan aka Davinci]

Here are the directions for the P5 Service Manual for coolant replacement

 

[Mudder]

Thats what I like about this forum, ask and you will receive....help.

 

[Elkhunter]

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.

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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[Alan aka Davinci]

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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It is a ethylene tester but thanks for bringing it up Elkhunter.

 

[Deleted member 3748]

Here are the directions for the P5 Service Manual for coolant replacement

That looks really easy and there's a bleeder screw, answering all questions. Thanks for sharing, @Alan