Vector Coolant Loss

[garserio]

Does anyone lose coolant on their Vector or Rage?

About every 500 miles, I have to add about 4oz to the reservior. I can't find any leaks and there is no steam or coolant smell coming from the exhaust. I also never overheat.

I assume that I am losing it through the overflow line in the bumps?

 

[combat]

coolant loss in vector

I have noticed this also,I now have 900 miles on mine and the last time I rode i had to add coolant to my resivoir. I did overheat once and had steam coming from the hood. It wasn't for long plus when I stopped I put snow on the running boards and cooled it right down. I.m not sure how much coolant I lost but I did add about 4 oz. as you describe. I have not seen any leaks and have had no problem since. I guess I'll keep an eye on things and hope for the best. Let me know if answers appear, I'll watch this post.
Combat

 

[Vector ER]

You don't have to over heat for coolant to go out the overflow tube it just has to get hotter than normal temps. I had this happen and thought I had a coolant leak as there was coolant under the sled. So I took off the cover on the bottom of the sled to take a look and there was coolant laying on the belly ban. I thought the coolant hose clamp by the oil filter was broke or loose but neither was wrong thats where the overflow tube runs. I don't think it takes much to get coolant to come out the overflow tube. If you look at the coolant tank after running for a while you will see it expands quite a bit so all it will take is it to get a little hot and it will come out the overflow tube. That's what I have found on my sled, may not be your problem but my guess it is. PS. my coolant light has never come on.Sam

 

[RSVECTORFREAK]

I just checked mine again tongiht and noticed that i was low again on coolant. Got just over 1000 miles on it and noticed this is the second time I lost coolant.

 

[Indy]

The Rx1's always lost a little when the bottle was full. Try not refilling it and carry the 4 oz with you and see if it overheats. It may just be the level where the system likes to be.

 

[garserio]

At least the problem seems to be consistent among the 4-strokes.

I have not overheated yet from coolant depletion. I have about 1,800 miles on the machine and have to top it off about every 500 miles.

To those of you also doing this, make sure you are adding a 60-40 mix or you will continue to increase the coolant concentration every time you have to add.

Hey, this is still cheaper that Yamalube!

 

[Tfin]

Yup, I've noticed the same thing with mine. I've got 1,340 miles on now. Never over heated, nor has the temp light come on, but I am low in the resevoir.

 

[Loomy58]

I have to add about the same amount every 500 miles. What caused me to notice it was one morning I came out to start the sled up and noticed some green under my sled and also notied a couple of drips hanging from the belly pan. So I took the side panel off to check things out. Found nothing loose but did look at the end of the overflow tube and found that it contained some fluid so I just figured that if it gets a little warm that it will blow off a little.

Loomy

 

[pro116]

Mine loses coolant usually at start up.The stops

 

[NOMOREBRAHPP]

My rage looses a little approx. every 400 mi. my temp light has come on a # of times (very cold,hardpack) never see any fluid on the ground . Wheres it goin??? Never any over heat problems though.

 

[Wilson]

If you over fill they will spit it out .