Engine Ice coolant?

[opticat]

I performed a search here, and perhaps I missed, but I was wondering if anyone has tried "Engine Ice" coolant? Some of the Ducati riders I know swear that it drops the coolant temperature between 30 and 40 degrees. That's kind of hard to believe, but they insist that their bikes run much cooler and they feel confident that overheating will not occur.

I have had no issues of the Spyder overheating, but was just wondering (with the "suck-oven" heat upon us here in FL) if anyone has tried it.

http://www.engineice.cc/street_main.html

 

[NancysToy]

I went to the Web site, and I am not so sure that this will meet BRP's coolant spec. If not, it could void your warranty for any related problem that occurs. There is little concrete information shown there, particularly as to corrosion protection. The risk/benefit assessment is up to you. If you decide to use it, let us know how it works out, especially in the long run.
-Scotty

 

[Dudley]

This is what I am getting when I change the oil again. Made by Royal Purple Oil.

http://www.royalpurple.com/radiator-additive.html

 

[Firefly]

Most of these items work the same - the reduce the surface tension and thus your bike will run cooler. The problem is that with a radiator as small as that on a motorcycle - the gains will be minimal at best.

Straight water would cool even better than these 'ice' formulations - but you certainly wouldn't want to run it.

I don't think the possible gains are worth messing with.

 

[Recluse]

Engine Ice - F.A.Q

Engine Ice Hi-Performance Coolant ™ demonstrates outstanding cooling capabilities and corrosion prevention performance in all government, manufacturer and standard industry tests. Engine Ice Hi-Performance Coolant ™ meets all the requirements of AS™ D5216 (Propylene Glycol Base Engine Coolant), the corrosion prevention requirements of AS™ D 3306, AS™ D 4985, GM 1899, and GM 1825 including AS™ D 1384 (Glassware Corrosion), AS™ D 2570 (Simulated Service), AS™ D 2809 (Cavitations Erosion - Aluminum Pumps), & AS™ D 4340 (Hot Surface Aluminum Corrosion).
In addition, Engine Ice Hi-Performance Coolant ™ provides outstanding protection against boil-over and freezing damage.

What about protection against corrosion?

The Engine Ice Hi-Performance Coolant ™ formulation has shown outstanding performance in testing that measures its ability to prevent corrosion within all cooling systems, including aluminum, copper, cast iron, steel, magnesium & solder. Engine Ice Hi-Performance Coolant ™ has shown excellent performance in all of the AS™ D 5216 (Propylene Glycol Base Engine Coolant) tests. Also, Engine Ice Hi-Performance Coolant ™ meets all the corrosion performance requirements of AS™ D 3306 & AS™ 4985 (the main specifications for premium ethylene glycol antifreeze).

Lots of Q & A in the F.A.Q section

Engine Ice would not be a problem to use IMHO

 

[NancysToy]

Engine Ice - F.A.Q

Engine Ice Hi-Performance Coolant ™ demonstrates outstanding cooling capabilities and corrosion prevention performance in all government, manufacturer and standard industry tests. Engine Ice Hi-Performance Coolant ™ meets all the requirements of AS™ D5216 (Propylene Glycol Base Engine Coolant), the corrosion prevention requirements of AS™ D 3306, AS™ D 4985, GM 1899, and GM 1825 including AS™ D 1384 (Glassware Corrosion), AS™ D 2570 (Simulated Service), AS™ D 2809 (Cavitations Erosion - Aluminum Pumps), & AS™ D 4340 (Hot Surface Aluminum Corrosion).
In addition, Engine Ice Hi-Performance Coolant ™ provides outstanding protection against boil-over and freezing damage.

What about protection against corrosion?

The Engine Ice Hi-Performance Coolant ™ formulation has shown outstanding performance in testing that measures its ability to prevent corrosion within all cooling systems, including aluminum, copper, cast iron, steel, magnesium & solder. Engine Ice Hi-Performance Coolant ™ has shown excellent performance in all of the AS™ D 5216 (Propylene Glycol Base Engine Coolant) tests. Also, Engine Ice Hi-Performance Coolant ™ meets all the corrosion performance requirements of AS™ D 3306 & AS™ 4985 (the main specifications for premium ethylene glycol antifreeze).

Lots of Q & A in the F.A.Q section

Engine Ice would not be a problem to use IMHO

Thanks for the tech info. I searched around but apparently overlooked it. This should allow owners to make an informed decision. Still doesn't exactly meet BRP specs (which are vague), but sure looks like it has the right properties to protect aluminum motorcycle engines. :agree:
-Scotty

 

[draboo]

I was a member of a Yamaha Venture forum years ago. There were some threads on there about using a liquid soap made by Shaklee called Basic H.

Someone used arouind 6 oz. Basic H in the cooling system of his Venture and claimed it helped with the cooling. I never had cooling trouble with my old Venture, living in a northern climate.

I m thinkiing of giving this a try in the Spyder. I believe it is along the same principle as water wetter.

That, plus taking off the splash pans, like Lamont mentioned. Especially before the LA trip.

 

[Roaddog2]

I've had great luck with their oils, I'd probably use this if I wanted a coolant additive....

http://www.redlineoil.com/products_coolant.asp

:doorag:

Wierd I and HDX were talking about this the other day :ani29: was checking out a bottle when he was getting his Redline fix last fall when we wern't thinking about hotter temps anymore :ani29:

 

[Recluse]

RedLine also makes an all-in-one pre mix coolant called supercool with waterwetter. The only thing that may concern some folks is this product does not contain anti-freeze and its freezing point is 32ºF or 0ºC. Use with a long-life antifreeze if freezing temperatures are to be encountered. That said, I guess if if you want the anti-freeze abilty and have to use long-life anti-freeze then just get the waterwetter only product and add it to your (brp, prestone, peak, etc...) coolant that your using.

 

[teacherbob]

Thanksfor the techncal info. I sell Royal Pruple Max Cycle. I'll add the Engine Ice to my website.:2thumbs:

Bob
Powersports4Less.com

 

[Blinc]

Must be fate.
Before reading this article...
I was at my local motorcycle repair shop this morning getting my Throttlemeisters that I ordered, and I mentioned that my spyder runs hotter now with the racing airflow system that I put on it. They told me to run the Engine Ice as that is what they put in all the custom racing bikes they build and work on there, and they also swear by it.

They were actually out of stock on this stuff, so I went to the dealership and got some. You would need to purchase 2 bottles to have enough (@ $21.99 per bottle).

 

[M2Wild]

You would need to purchase 2 bottles to have enough

Is this an additive or replacement coolent?

 

[Blinc]

Replacement. You have to use just the contents of this product, no mixing with anything else, water, etc.