BX2370 Coolant is below L - can I top it off with generic green pre-diluted 50/50

[JayOrange]

I want to mow today before rains this week...

I did 50 hour service (engine oil/filter and HST oil/filter/screen clean) but not sure I have the right tools to get coolant all drained. I really need a socket set vs. channel locks.

I also limited time and would be easiest to just put some coolant in and mow for today. It's Polar 50/50 Pre-Diluted "Classic Green" and thinks the right type?


https://jet.com/product/Polar-5050-...ant-1-Gallon/7fde840fd5b84881b13143371d1e589b

Mine does say "classic green" on it but think this is essentially what I have.

I will drain and replace with Kubota Extended Life Coolant this week. I just need to get some and order socket set go make accessing and draining coolant easier.

Will this be okay? I don't want to damage my tractor.

Help appreciated! Thanks!

Also, I have never noticed coolant leaks. This is year 3 of tractors life... is coolant expected to evaporate or be used up to below L in that time?

 

[SidecarFlip]

Kubota don't use extended life coolant and never have far as I know. Always green conventional ethylene Glycol , 50-50

Special antifreeze is unneeded because the motor is dry linered.

I change mine every 2 years, hours aren't a consideration.

 

[Roadworthy]

My L2501 manual calls for ethylene glycol based antifreeze. I don't think color is mentioned though it is typically a yellow / greenish color. It's just the standard antifreeze cars have used for fifty years or more.

 

[Cathy Liebchen]

Green 50/50 is fine to use. Don’t waste money on extended life

 

[BigG]

Why not just add distilled water for today? Then when you flush the system it will be gone and refill with the anti freeze. If you are mowing you are past the freeze for the winter. I did not look to see where you are located at.