What coolant for twin cooled motor?
#11
04-05-2014 | 08:35 AM
I went to the local dealership and asked for the MSDS (Material Safety
Data Sheet) of H-D Extended Life 50/50 Prediluted Antifreeze & Coolant. They printed it out for me and I called the manufacturer listed as the "Supplier". It is supplied to H-D by Old World Industries, Inc. My question to the company was, "Is this antifreeze available for sale under any other label?"Drum roll please...Peak Global Lifetime 50/50 in a gold-colored bottle.
I checked pricing on the internet and found it at the following stores: Pep Boys $9.99 but currently on sale for $5.99 gal, AutoParts2020 $10.29 gal, Walgreens Pharmacy $12.79, Tractor Supply Co $13.99, NAPA $15.49. Still don't like having to buy a full gallon. But at least I know it is compatible with what is in my cars and $5.99 at pep Boys is a lot better then $23 at Harley.
Last edited by Greg2012FLHTK; 04-05-2014 at 09:57 AM. Reason: added walgreens price
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#12
04-05-2014 | 10:49 AM
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The price per gallon doesn't bother me except I don't need or want a gallon. My coolant level in the bottle has dropped about 1" since they replaced my thermostat housing and filler neck in mid November. I checked and no leaks. I mentioned it to the service manager and he said that's normal. The coolant bottle isn't sealed so you will slowly loose coolant from it to evaporation. I only need a few onces to top it off. If it's some special formula from Harley why not sell quart bottles? The entire cooling system only holds 1.1 quarts. I would probably never use a full gallon. If I can use Prestone premix extended life coolant I could use it in my car also.
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04-05-2014 | 01:29 PM
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04-05-2014 | 05:08 PM
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04-05-2014 | 06:36 PM
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Ok
Ok I give up...I spent a lot on a bike ...so I will spend a lot on a gallon of freeze no more. I have to shop around tomorrow to find the most expensive gasoline ...yea because I spent a lot on bike I should spend the most I can on gas...I wish there was a pump at station with harley logo ...I know it would be most expensive and the best.
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04-05-2014 | 07:30 PM
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I spent 28K+ on an almost top of the line Harley (CVO being top) because I though it was a fair price for a bike of that quality and I felt my money was not wasted. That being said, $24 for a gallon of pre-mixed HD coolant is IMO not a fair price and although I have no problem spending money, I do have a problem wasting money.
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04-05-2014 | 07:52 PM
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I spent 28K+ on an almost top of the line Harley (CVO being top) because I though it was a fair price for a bike of that quality and I felt my money was not wasted. That being said, $24 for a gallon of pre-mixed HD coolant is IMO not a fair price and although I have no problem spending money, I do have a problem wasting money.
Well said sir.
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04-05-2014 | 08:03 PM
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Ok I give up...I spent a lot on a bike ...so I will spend a lot on a gallon of freeze no more. I have to shop around tomorrow to find the most expensive gasoline ...yea because I spent a lot on bike I should spend the most I can on gas...I wish there was a pump at station with harley logo ...I know it would be most expensive and the best.
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#19
04-05-2014 | 08:04 PM
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I spent 28K+ on an almost top of the line Harley (CVO being top) because I though it was a fair price for a bike of that quality and I felt my money was not wasted. That being said, $24 for a gallon of pre-mixed HD coolant is IMO not a fair price and although I have no problem spending money, I do have a problem wasting money.
