WARNING
Never put a mineral-based
(Petroleum) oil into the brake
system. Mineral oil causes rubber
parts in the system to causing
complete brake failure.
Coolant
Coolant is a mixture of water and antifreeze used to dissipate engine heat.
Ethylene glycol is the most common from of antifreeze. Check the UTV Manufacturer’s
recommendations when selecting antifreeze. Most require one specifically designed for
aluminum engines. There types of antifreeze have additives that inhibit corrosion.
Only mix antifreeze with distilled water. Impurities in tap water may damage
internal cooling system passages.
Cleaners, Degreasers and Solvents
Many chemicals are available to remove oil, grease and other residue from the
UTV. Before using cleaning solvents, consider how they will be used and disposed of ,
particularly if they are not water-soluble. Local ordinances may types of cleaning
chemicals. Refer to Safer in this chapter.
Use brake parts cleaner to brake system components. Brake parts cleaner leaves
no residue. Use electrical contact cleaner is a powerful solvent used to remove fuel
deposits and varnish from fuel system components. Use this cleaner carefully, as it
may damage finishes.
Most solvents are designed to be used with a parts washing cabinet for individual
component cleaning. For safety, use only nonflammable or high flash point solvents.
Gasket Sealant
Sealant is used in combination with a gasket or seal. In other applications, such as
between crankcase halves, only a sealant is used. Follow the manufacturer’s
recommendation when using a sealant. Use extreme care when choosing a sealant
different sealant based on its resistance to heat, various fluids and its sealing
capabilities.
Gasket Remover
Aerosol gaskets remover can help remove stubborn gasket. This product can
speed up the removal process and prevent damage to the mating surface that may be
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