Patriot running too cold.

[Teth-Air]

So I just found on some Polaris literature that the thermostat for the 850 Patriot is set to open at 100F. My sled might be doing that but when I ride deep snow it runs at 86 F. At this low temperature it gargles off idle and coming down hills during engine breaking. This "fat" condition is not as apparent when the coolant temperature is higher due to lower snow conditions. Can you guys watch your temps and how your Patriots run while engine breaking down hills? Any observations are appreciated as we are trying to figure out if the pipe is just getting too cold or what??

 

[stevo313]

My 2021 Khaos 165 runs like that even when the temps are up. Just had it in at the dealership and couldn't find anything wrong with it. Just seems like a "fat" tune in the midrange.

 

[AdrenalineAddict]

Mine will show 90 degrees quite often in big snow and will blubber a bit when pipe temps are down, otherwise it runs great.

 

[Teth-Air]

Don't get me wrong, we are loving this motor but would really like it as crisp as the 800 HO while putting around in the trees or coming down long steep hills.

 

[stevo313]

Don't get me wrong, we are loving this motor but would really like it as crisp as the 800 HO while putting around in the trees or coming down long steep hills.

Agreed