Coolant for 2001 Kawasaki Vulcan Nomad fi

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Coolant for 2001 Kawasaki Vulcan Nomad fi

#1 Unread post by 1walther40 »

Can I get this at an auto parts store or do I need to get something more specific at the kawasaki dealer? The manual states a rust inhibitor must be used. Will any coolant with this be fine?
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2001 Vulcan Nomad fi
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#2 Unread post by ZooTech »

Just stop by your local biker parts store and get a gallon of Engine Ice, then swing by the grocery store and pick up some white vinegar and some distilled water. Drain the old coolant and refill the radiator with a 50/50 mix of water and vinegar. Start up the engine and let it run a few minutes. Drain everything out and fill back up with just water. Run that awhile, then flush. Now fill up with Engine Ice and bleed the air out of the system.

Now you have a superior lifetime coolant in your engine!
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