Date:         Sat, 12 Dec 2009 09:38:14 -0800
Reply-To:     Rocket J Squirrel <camping.elliott@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Rocket J Squirrel <camping.elliott@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: About coolant
Comments: To: Mark A Kippert <vanagon@kippert.com>
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So is there any science to tell us that distilled water plus lubricant and
wetter helps an engine stay cooler than a standard 50/50 antifreeze mix?

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Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott
84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana")
74 Westrailia: (Ladybug Trailer company, San Juan Capistrano, Calif.)
Bend, OR
KG6RCR


On 12/12/2009 9:26 AM Mark A Kippert wrote:

> I run distilled water and Water Wetter in my dirt bikes. My YZ400 was
> especially prone to overheating until I switched to this mix. When
> off-roading there's limited air flow (moving slow thru the woods)
> combined with pushing your engine harder which makes for more heat. I
> also added a lubricant to protect against water pump damage and corrosion.
>
> This being said, I wouldn't run this mix in my Vanagon or any other
> street vehicle (bike or car) as the 50/50 mix is more than adequate.
>
> Mark K
> 1986 GL/2WD/4SPD
>
>
>
> On Dec 12, 2009, at 11:06 AM, Rocket J Squirrel wrote:
>
>>
>> Does distilled water (plus wetting agent and other undefined additives)
>> help an engine stay cooler on hot days than water+antifreeze?
>>
>
>