Polaris 4 Wheeler / ATV Learning how to check the oil and coolant levels.

[@pamelastretton7394]

Thank you so much, this video helped me a lot

[@northwoodsdiscovery6962]

Thanks for watching. Check out my other one about if the shifter gets jammed. I have heard that it saves people hundreds of dollars by not having to go to a dealer. Have a great week.

[@pamelastretton7394]

@@northwoodsdiscovery6962 thank you I will

[@derekmueller1401]

Generally as long as you see the coolant right up to the cap you are good to go the full and low lines are overflows for the motor when it’s warm

[@northwoodsdiscovery6962]

Thanks so much. I set out to teach a few things on my channel but I am the one learning so much.

[@ericz339]

You should still fill the overflow with coolant if it’s empty. That is a must

[@northwoodsdiscovery6962]

Great point. Thanks for watching. What machine do you run.

[@d.m.6170]

After filling the rad you should run the engine with the rad cap off to purge air out of the system. Then put on cap and take quad for a ride. Let it cool down then check level. Add more coolant if needed.

[@northwoodsdiscovery6962]

Thanks for watching and the great advice. Do you own a Polaris.

[@tbrew8222]

Many models may need to be parked in an uphill direction to aid getting air out of block and hoses, toward the radiatior. Just the opposite of the older straight six jeeps that have a bleeder on backside of the block by firewall. Had minor overheating issues (when weather hits triple digits here) until I used the uphill "burping" method.

[@brucepummill609]

I know this is a old video but thanks I own a 500 polaris scrambler its until it break but the video helped a lot thanks

[@northwoodsdiscovery6962]

sorry i just saw this now. i am glad it helped. we just love our polaris.

[@jakesaye9432]

You did everything correct up to that point but after all that you should've started it and let it run for a little bit with the cap off. If it is low enough it would suck some of the coolant into the radiator once the thermostat opened. If so fill it up once again then put the cap on and you're good to go.

[@northwoodsdiscovery6962]

Thank you so much. I am always learning.

[@waynelaquet]

Good stuff to know!!!!Thanks again!!

[@northwoodsdiscovery6962]

I got rid of this machine but I wish I had not. They save so much time and back ache. Thanks for wathcing.

[@JohnMacNeil-je4ex]

Good gob helped me out

[@northwoodsdiscovery6962]

I have a video on here for unjamming your shifter on your Polaris. It has saved my viewers hundreds each.

[@SuperBrookstone]

thanks a bunch ! most helpful

[@northwoodsdiscovery6962]

You are welcome. What 4 wheeler do you have

[@bullionbouncer5080]

So I just picked up a 2001 polaris sportsman 500 ho and was doing some checks before my weekend ride I ran it yesterday long enough to unload it and today there is still a lot of pressure in the system and a bunch came shooting out of the radiator cap? Any ideas???

[@northwoodsdiscovery6962]

hmmm. came shooting out? did you check it hot?

[@bullionbouncer5080]

@@northwoodsdiscovery6962 it had been sitting for over 24 hours

[@dunnkruger8825]

Yeah that’s right Polaris is a better oil than Penzoil Mobil Quaker state etc And if you believe that I’ve got some Polaris blinker fluid for you

[@northwoodsdiscovery6962]

I'll take that blinker fluid but i can't find the blinker. oh well i better get it just in case. lol.. Do you have a bridge to sell too. lol

[@adrew1963]

does it matter what coolant I use on my sportsman 500 2001

[@northwoodsdiscovery6962]

Yes- I have heard horrible stories from when people mix coolant types. This also goes for cars as well.

[@moaxcp]

You didn't really show that the tank is at the right level.

[@northwoodsdiscovery6962]

You are correct. I am sorry for that. I hope it helped in some way anyway. Thank you so much for watching. I hope I have a few more videos on here that can help you too.