HOW TO: Basic Maintenance: Coolant Change

[@canesser1]

That was a lot of help Ruyguy, the tech manual was absolutely confusing. The dreaded stator problem on the 2007 Grizzly 700 finally happened after nearly 10 years so had to do the whole enchilada: oil, coolant, stator change out. Runs like a champ again, what a good feeling on this DIY project. Not a cheap fix!

[@alexandreblanc2842]

Great share, now that the time has come for me to do it, it's a good preparation to watch this and know where I'm heading. Thanks a lot for all your maintenance's video, it's like a practical course about how and why. Thanks again :D

[@alexandreblanc2842]

So did my coolant replacement easy thanks to your video, very simple and fairly easy. Happy with it, all fresh ! :D

[@rw5552]

Nice work mate, I'm rebuilding my own 660 for the rugged Aussie outback and all your workshop vids have been a massive help. Look forward to next vids

[@marshalllhiepler]

You can reuse the copper washer on the coolant drain plug as many times as you like, IF ... you heat it cherry-red and let it cool slowly before reusing it. It is called: ANNEALING. When you tighten the drain plug, it compresses the copper slightly, and WORK-HARDENS it. This causes it to be less likely to compress and seal during reuse. However, when the copper washer is annealed, it softens the work-hardened areas, and allows it to compress again during tightening. It usually only takes about three seconds with a standard propane torch, with the copper washer suspended by a thin piece of wire. Allow the washer to glow-red, then remove heat and let cool slowly (perhaps two minutes) before reusing. This will save you a dollar at the parts store. And ... if you do it a million times during your lifetime, you'll become a millionaire.

[@ruyguy8888]

Dunno about the millionaire part, but this is good info. Thanks for the advice. I'll be using this on some work that needs to be done to my truck soon.

[@thewhiteknight8305]

Going to change the fluid in mine next weekend , this has been big help . Thanks a lot .

[@GhostRider-md2jj]

Awesome, you dont have ideia how useful this video was for me! Thanks!!!!

[@tretty]

nice Video, I like the no-nonsense approach to maintenance

[@ProTechEpoxyFloors]

Great video, thanks. Just did a change and flush. Didn’t know about running engine till hot.

[@jimmyjimmyb5416]

Great video, very detailed, Thank you.

[@Billy28376]

guess i should change my 13 year old coolant at some point. still tested good.lol.

[@Billy28376]

Still haven't changed my coolant. 😆

[@codymoreland4496]

Mines 15 years old should I change it? It looks good and green. Lol

[@eclipser2004]

Mine is 2005 Kodiak but only 4500km. I guess it's time to change too.

[@Smalltechguy]

I just came into a 2003 Grizzly and the owner never had it serviced. The thermostat is rusted in the open position, The head needs to be replaced because the outlet tube was so rusted that it snapped just from clearing out the mice nest. The water pump is also showing rust as well. The overflow bottle was filled with Georgia mud and dirty water. Do you know if it's possible to get a machine shop to take that tube out and insert another one or just purchase a new head from Niche...thanks

[@ruyguy8888]

I think by the time your paid a machine shop to pull out and replace that tube you would be close to the price of a new head. I'd just save your cash and purchase a new head and salvage what you can off the old one. That way you know it will be fresh. As for Niche industries, they have some decent parts however if your getting something as important as a head, id make sure to wet sand it on a piece of glass first to make sure it's truly flat. Niche imports a bunch of their stuff from china and doesn't manufacture all their components. Ive had to modify new brake calipers due to poor castings and sand down axle ends to fit on my 660 that i've purchased from Niche here in Canada. They are cheaper parts for a reason, however if its just a bike your going to rip on, then yeah get the cheaper parts and sell the bike later.

[@kelseykowalchuk630]

Nice video! Why does my Suzuki Vinson 500 service manual say to fill the reservoir (not the rad itself), then tighten rad cap, warm up then cool down? Then seems to say repeat until rad is filled to the upper line of the reservoir. Any ideas?

[@julianorozco761]

Hola amigo que buen video , yo tambien necesito cambiar el refrigerante pir q donde hacen los mantenimientos le cambian la piezas nuevas por viejas asi que me toca hacerle el mantenimiento viendo videos de internet , tengo una grizzly 450 verde igual a la tuya saludos y gracias

[@ruyguy8888]

Hola estoy usando el traductor de google de nada mi amiga. Espero que obtengas buena información de estos videos. gracias por tu reloj

[@matthewtimmis9110]

Thanks really helped 😎

[@Calvin-r93]

Got my 660 from my grandfather and been learning how to take care of it. What year is yours?

[@ruyguy8888]

This was long since sold, however it was a 2002. First year after they re-designed the Grizzly from the old 600's

[@Raven_of_Doom]

did I miss where you crack the bleeder valve? maybe 660s don't have these? (I have a 700), thanks

[@ruyguy8888]

No, you didn't miss it. There is a bleeder screw on top of the thermostat housing. Personally, iv'e not needed to crack that screw unless i'm having issues getting air out. Just running the ATV till the thermostat opens up with the read cap off have always worked.

[@pafdrn8146]

@@ruyguy8888 I have been unsuccessful in locating the bleeder screw, I have 2006 660... would you post a pic?

[@Drundel]

@@pafdrn8146 I can't 100% find it either, but I think its BOLT, FLANGE , 95027-06020-00

[@wildoats1903]

Would the same apply to a Rhino 700 ?

[@ruyguy8888]

The Rhino 700's engine is a bit more buried in the frame but yes essentually it's the same.

[@wildoats1903]

@@ruyguy8888 thanks for the reply mate !

[@trueamerican1576]

Great video very helpful

[@johncane4127]

great video

[@shankskingtiger]

Was just wondering what funnal are you using with the shut off valve?

[@ruyguy8888]

That was just a funnel I found at Canadian Tire here. I did find one on amazon though www.amazon.com/Hopkins-10704-FloTool-Spill-Measu-Funnel/dp/B000EH4V0Y

[@laurgreen1]

thanks

[@themudproject4776]

Nice

[@Raven_of_Doom]

5:35 what's it's like to have Shrek take a leak on you

[@AdamSmith-vc1vl]

Thnx alot man.

[@charlotteharliboyd1189]

Great video as always ! I have raptor 700 2008 is it normal for the coolant in the expansion bottle to drop a little ? Mines dropped about 6mm from top mark in 6 months I use it every day and have covered around 2000 miles in that period thanks Carl

[@ruyguy8888]

Carl Boyd you can get some evaporation from your tank but its not really likely. Id lean up your bike really well around the radiator and check for leaks. Also check your res bottle for leaks too. Take it completely off and fill it right to the top with water. and plug the bottom hole. leave it set overnight to see if the plastic is starting to weaken and leak

[@charlotteharliboyd1189]

Thank you and wow what a swift reply I will do just that tomorrow

[@shilosheena]

Good vid almost 10k on the machine eh cool

[@trueamerican1576]

I'm from Texas at 30 degrees I would be a popsicle sitting inside by the fire

[@ruyguy8888]

30*C is Still about 84*F ..but i still don't know how some of you guys can deal with 100 plus temps. The average melting point of a Canadian is 90*F

[@trueamerican1576]

I hear that. 84 degrees it's nice weather in Texas.

[@jtarman70]

Not tough enough