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Posted: **Thu Feb 14, 2002 9:33 am**

Morning, Maybe I'm just being paranoid but I noticed my new 02 KLR has blue antifreeze in the overflow tank. Manual says it should be green. In all the years I've been working on vehicles I've never seen blue antifreeze. Just wondering if it's some brand I've not heard of or if the dealer/factory put in the wrong stuff. Thanks Cliff 01 BMW R1100S 02 KLR 650 BTW, enjoy the KLR enough that I've decided to minimize and sell the BMW.

Posted: **Thu Feb 14, 2002 9:40 am**

Maybe it's time to get the ol eyes checked, Cliff.

My '00 came with Green, I guess it's how the dealer preps it. Adam Cliff Barnhouse wrote: Morning, Maybe I'm just being paranoid but I noticed my new 02 KLR has blue antifreeze in the overflow tank. Manual says it should be green. In all the years I've been working on vehicles I've never seen blue antifreeze. Just wondering if it's some brand I've not heard of or if the dealer/factory put in the wrong stuff. Thanks Cliff 01 BMW R1100S 02 KLR 650 BTW, enjoy the KLR enough that I've decided to minimize and sell the BMW. Checkout Dual Sport News at http://www.dualsportnews.com Be part of the Adventure! Visit the KLR650 archives at http://www.listquest.com/lq/search.html?ln=klr650 Post message: DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com Subscribe: DSN_klr650-subscribe@yahoogroups.com Unsubscribe: DSN_klr650-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com List owner: DSN_klr650-owner@yahoogroups.com Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ --------------------------------- Do You Yahoo!? Send FREE Valentine eCards with Yahoo! Greetings! [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

Posted: **Thu Feb 14, 2002 9:51 am**

Maybe it is blue ? Just like the new paper money the good ole US Mint has been printing, right cliff ?

My 01'- A15 has Green Stuff in it, and kinda wondered if it was special stuff or just plain old Prestone that I like so much. Planned on using Prestone, so if it is special stuff hope somebody speaks up prior to me flushing the cooling system.

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--- In DSN_klr650@y..., adam davis wrote: > > Maybe it's time to get the ol eyes checked, Cliff. > My '00 came with Green, I guess it's how the dealer preps it. > Adam > > > Cliff Barnhouse wrote: Morning, > Maybe I'm just being paranoid but I noticed my new 02 KLR has blue > antifreeze in the overflow tank. > > Manual says it should be green. > In all the years I've been working on vehicles I've never seen blue > antifreeze. > > Just wondering if it's some brand I've not heard of or if the dealer/factory > put in the wrong stuff. > > Thanks > Cliff > 01 BMW R1100S > 02 KLR 650 > > BTW, enjoy the KLR enough that I've decided to minimize and sell the BMW. > > > > Checkout Dual Sport News at > http://www.dualsportnews.com > Be part of the Adventure! > > Visit the KLR650 archives at > http://www.listquest.com/lq/search.html?ln=klr650 > > Post message: DSN_klr650@y... > Subscribe: DSN_klr650-subscribe@y... > Unsubscribe: DSN_klr650-unsubscribe@y... > List owner: DSN_klr650-owner@y... > > Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ > > > > > --------------------------------- > Do You Yahoo!? > Send FREE Valentine eCards with Yahoo! Greetings! > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

Posted: **Thu Feb 14, 2002 10:02 am**

At 09:51 AM 2/14/02, dooden wrote:

>Maybe it is blue ? Just like the new paper money the good ole US >Mint has been printing, right cliff ? > >My 01'- A15 has Green Stuff in it, and kinda wondered if it was >special stuff or just plain old Prestone that I like so much. > >Planned on using Prestone, so if it is special stuff hope somebody >speaks up prior to me flushing the cooling system.

I would recommend using the non-silicate type of anti-freeze. Easier on the water pump seals. Jack Tollett Waltz Across Texas Rally http://www.waltzacrosstexas.org AiaP #1 "Life is too short to live in Dallas."

Posted: **Thu Feb 14, 2002 10:09 am**

In a message dated 2/14/02 10:54:22 AM EST, dooden@... writes: << Planned on using Prestone, so if it is special stuff hope somebody speaks up prior to me flushing the cooling system. >> I flushed mine with Prestone 5 year stuff, I think it was kinda yellowish, But now i noticed that my overflow tank is green in color, Must not have slushed it that good, I flushed with distalled water, And then filled her up with 50-50. Noticed the it cooled better last summer, All my bikes seem to cool better once i change the coolant, All except my Ascot. Mike

Posted: **Thu Feb 14, 2002 10:25 am**

At 10:09 AM 2/14/02, TLrydr@... wrote:

> Noticed the it cooled better last summer, All my bikes seem to cool better >once i change the coolant, All except my Ascot. >

Did you remember to change from winter to summer air?

Jack Tollett Waltz Across Texas Rally http://www.waltzacrosstexas.org AiaP #1 "Life is too short to live in Dallas."

Posted: **Thu Feb 14, 2002 10:58 am**

Water dissapates heat better than coolant.You can use just Distilled water but it has a lower boiling point though so It could be bad in traffic. Water wetter and distilled water is the best IMO. TLrydr@... wrote: In a message dated 2/14/02 10:54:22 AM EST, dooden@... writes: > I flushed mine with Prestone 5 year stuff, I think it was kinda yellowish, But now i noticed that my overflow tank is green in color, Must not have slushed it that good, I flushed with distalled water, And then filled her up with 50-50. Noticed the it cooled better last summer, All my bikes seem to cool better once i change the coolant, All except my Ascot. Mike Checkout Dual Sport News at http://www.dualsportnews.com Be part of the Adventure! Visit the KLR650 archives at http://www.listquest.com/lq/search.html?ln=klr650 Post message: DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com Subscribe: DSN_klr650-subscribe@yahoogroups.com Unsubscribe: DSN_klr650-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com List owner: DSN_klr650-owner@yahoogroups.com Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ --------------------------------- Do You Yahoo!? Send FREE Valentine eCards with Yahoo! Greetings! [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

Posted: **Thu Feb 14, 2002 11:11 am**

At 7:33 AM -0800 2/14/02, Cliff Barnhouse wrote:

>Morning, >Maybe I'm just being paranoid but I noticed my new 02 KLR has blue >antifreeze in the overflow tank. > >Manual says it should be green. >In all the years I've been working on vehicles I've never seen blue >antifreeze. > >Just wondering if it's some brand I've not heard of or if the dealer/factory >put in the wrong stuff.

BMW coolant is blue. Mark B2 A2 A3

Posted: **Thu Feb 14, 2002 11:16 am**

Can you make your own distilled water by boiling it and then letting it cool, or do you have to buy it? If so, where can you buy it from? Thanks! --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.323 / Virus Database: 180 - Release Date: 2/8/2002

Posted: **Thu Feb 14, 2002 11:28 am**

On Thu, Feb 14, 2002 at 07:33:20AM -0800, Cliff Barnhouse wrote:

> Morning, > Maybe I'm just being paranoid but I noticed my new 02 KLR has blue > antifreeze in the overflow tank. > > Manual says it should be green. > In all the years I've been working on vehicles I've never seen blue > antifreeze.

So? Add some yellow.

Seriously, I wouldn't worry about it. -- David Kelly N4HHE, dkelly@... ===================================================================== The human mind ordinarily operates at only ten percent of its capacity -- the rest is overhead for the operating system.

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