20 hour and winterize

[lee]

Biodegradable and nontoxic. You could be fined if caught dumping the green stuff on the ground or in the lakes.

[chpthril]

Whats the best way to get the antifreeze through the engine?

J, dont tell me your done for the season Not us, still plan to keep riding as long as weather is good. I'll PM you if we go out

^^^ why pink specifically?

Pink RV/Marine antifreeze is environmentally safe unlike automotive orange and green.

[Waterski-Rebel]

So I dropped the boat off at the dealer on Sat to have it winterized. I wanted to take it out again (it was 82 on Sat), but the wife said she's done for the year.

Anyways, they said they normally leave the plugs out, but will put them back in if I like (which I asked them to do), and they said they don't put in any antifreeze. As long as it's drained, I should be ok, right??

[chpthril]

IMO, antifreeze is a little added insurance for those that see -32 temps for extended periods. If the block/drive train is drained well, there should not be any freezing.

[dogbert]

IMO, antifreeze is a little added insurance for those that see -32 temps for extended periods. If the block/drive train is drained well, there should not be any freezing.

I'm with chpthril on this

Of course, I live in an area where I don't have to winterize (the benefits of an insulated garage). I do drain my block when it is projected to go into the 20s just for good measure, but it's probably overkill.

[lee]

The antifreeze will also slow down the corrosion rate inside the block.

[paulct]

Take the top water hose off of the thermostat housing and slowly pour two gallons of PINK antifreeze into the hose then replace hose.

Wow, that sure seems a lot easier than all this "modified bucket attached to fake a lake" stuff! Worrying about themostat open/closed, etc etc.

Thanks.