Category Archives: Can-Am / BRP

Fuel Line Dryer & Antifreeze

What are the pros and cons to the two types of Heet available (yellow vs red) used to prevent fuel lines from freezing in winter?

Yellow Heet contains Methanol
Red Heet contains Isopropanol (like rubbing alcohol?)

I’ve heard that the yellow Heet is more effective than the red but the methanol tends to dry out seals in your fuel system.

People buying fuel at the pump containing ethanol say that their engines produce less power and the fuel becomes unstable after long term storage. Does the use of Heet in the fuel system contribute to the rapid breakdown of the fuel like ethanol does?

Fuel Gauge Acting Up

Hi, I own an 2009 Outlander 500XT. Bought it used and never really noticed that the fuel gauge doesn’t work properly. When the atv is first started it always displays 2 bars down from full tank. After a while it seems to go up 1 bar to 1 bar under full tank and stay there the rest of the ride. Anyone know what it could be? Would be nice to know how much gas is left while out on the trails :pi_thumbsup:

500cc components vs 1000 components?

Are most of the components on the 1000cc quads built tougher than the components on the 500cc quads? I’m wondering if my 2010 500cc Renegade will be much more reliable than a 2010 1000cc renegade, for example.

Are the drive train components from the transmission to the axles stronger on the 1000’s but the suspension components are the same? These thoughts don’t keep me awake at night but I am curious.

Thanks.

Outlander L 570 XMR brake pads?

Does the 2016 Outlander L 570 XMR use the same brake pads as the regular xmr ? When I go to race drivens site trying to find pads it says they do not carry them for the L model..

It’s only got 6 hours on it. But we are going camping and riding for 3 days on October 9th. Wanted to go ahead and replace them after seeing I had no pads left on my 800 xmr after only 18 hours and 61 miles of use.

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Outlander L 570 XMR brake pads?

Does the 2016 Outlander L 570 XMR use the same brake pads as the regular xmr ? When I go to race drivens site trying to find pads it says they do not carry them for the L model..

It’s only got 6 hours on it. But we are going camping and riding for 3 days on October 9th. Wanted to go ahead and replace them after seeing I had no pads left on my 800 xmr after only 18 hours and 61 miles of use.

Attached Images
File Type: jpg 20150929_203312.jpg (4.48 MB)