Honda Helix coolant flush

2001 Honda Helix coolant flush
1. Remove dash panel
2. Remove radiator cap
3. Remove drain plug and replace
4. Fill radiator with coolant
5. Check level of radiator and reservoir
6. Enjoy your Helix
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[@hogrydr100]

thanks for the quick video. i was just "given" a 2005 Freedom 250 with 1100 miles on it that has been parked since 2010. ive learned its a knock off of the Helix. i had to replace the fuel tank and thanks to your video i now know where the radiator is.

[@MacrossGarage]

Nice project. Always satisfying to restore a vehicle.

[@rayperlas2307]

Thanks for the video!

[@AC-hg4fr]

Thanks for this super informative video with no fluff

[@MacrossGarage]

You’re welcome

[@Serpico1152]

Good job, nice to see some new Helix videos I changed my Helix type 2 coolant a couple of years ago after I bought it along with the rest of the old fluids. I might add since the rear wheel is up and the front one down while it's on the center stand lift the front up and prop something under it until the back tire makes ground contact then the radiator will be at an even higher elevation allowing the air bubbles to escape quicker from the system, I learned that while doing cars years ago. I siphoned the Helix overflow tank old coolant out too and removed the clamp on the inlet hose near the drain bolt for some additional draining. The only thing that I would have liked to have done but forgot was to disconnect the coolant return line on the opposite side of the scooter just to make sure all of the old coolant was out of the piping system, maybe next time. PS I'm the same way when working under pressure, but having a little drink first before filling the radiator back up starting @ 3:05 on the video will always steady a shaking hand, ha..ha...

[@MacrossGarage]

Thank you for all the good tips for next time.

[@MacrossGarage]

It was hard to hold my hand steady while pouring and holding the camera lol.

[@analyticalhabitrails9857]

Do all honda helix use HP COOLANT PROHONDA as in the video?

[@denniswritt3498]

Where did you get that phone holder??

[@kevinspahr6632]

Thanks for another great maintenance video! So far I feel pretty confident I can change oil and coolant myself in the spring. Now waiting to find a video of how to change out gear oil.......I'm assuming this one will be more difficult. LOL

[@Serpico1152]

Check out KZbin "Mitch's Scooter Stuff" video kzbin.info/www/bejne/e3PYp5mHeNmojpo or search for Honda Elite 250 transmission/gear/final drive oil change. It's fairly easy and is exactly the same procedure for the Helix 250. I did mine a few years ago which probably never had never been done in 22,000 miles because it was extremely filthy. I did like most do replacing the standard multi weight motor oil as listed in your owners manual with Mobil 1 75-80W synthetic gear oil. Fill it back up while turning the wheel a little now and then to work the fluid throughout the gears until it just runs back out of the fill plug hole before installing the plug back in. Don't forget to note the mileage and date for your records in your manual or elsewhere, I also use a Excel spread sheet maintenance log on the computer.

[@MacrossGarage]

@@Serpico1152 Yes its exactly like the Elite 250 except the body parts.

[@ACoustaDC]

It's easy as pie. Just make sure you remove your *FILL* bolt first. You do not want to drain and then not be able to get the fill bolt off, with no way to put fluid back in....

[@vtecbanger3180]

Thank you

[@MacrossGarage]

You’re welcome

[@ACoustaDC]

Very good video.

[@MacrossGarage]

Thank you. Glad you liked it.

[@rayperlas2307]

Is it necessary to flush the coolant when it looks that green (new)? How often does it need to be changed?

[@MacrossGarage]

You usually base the change on time and not the appearance.

[@user-jg3zw2pe3x]

What kind and size coolint bolt is that I need to replace mine. ?

[@MacrossGarage]

It’s been awhile and I don’t know the size. You can probably order it online.

[@sarayuki8540]

I like your ram mount which one is it?

[@MacrossGarage]

I use the Strap mount, the rest is the just the arm ball set up with the phone holder. www.amazon.com/RAM-Mounts-RAM-B-108BU-Strap-Diameter/dp/B0030HO6SM/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2LTBHYMJRY87V&keywords=ram%2Bmount%2Bstrap&qid=1674584913&sprefix=ram%2Bmount%2Bstrap%2Caps%2C138&sr=8-2&th=1

[@sarayuki8540]

@@MacrossGarage Thank you.

[@sarayuki8540]

Question, if you’re just trying to add coolant, can you add it through the reservoir or do I have to add it by removing the dash?

[@analyticalhabitrails9857]

Do all honda helix use the same coolant?

[@MacrossGarage]

All Helix are pretty much the same.

[@NGUFlips]

What are your operating temps

[@MacrossGarage]

Don't know the actual temp but i run 3 bars on a hot day and 2 on colder days.

[@NGUFlips]

So you put one qt?

[@MacrossGarage]

Probably more than 1. I dont remember how much I put. Manual calls for 1.4qt if you drain the engine and radiator.

[@kayp-helps1751]

160.5 mpg!!?

[@MacrossGarage]

Not with me on it.

[@cardiffchris]

More like 50 to 60 mpg. About the same as my 2014 Prius

[@paulbouverette503]

You speak?

[@MacrossGarage]

🤐

[@huskybalboa]

I prefer videos this way. Just shut up and let us watch. So nice video!!! Leave the talking to ole Paul B 🤣🤣 let’s her your instructionals