Re: Redline Water Wetter - Coolant Additive
I agree as the heat has to be taken away by a combination of higher temp fluid or a higher rate of flow.
There is one other way which is to increase the specific heat of the liquid.
As I have been talking about the specific heat of water is 1.0 and that to my knowledge that is as high as it goes. Antifreeze dilutes waters effect to about 0.6 or so. That means a 40% REDUCTION IN COOLING !!!!!
I have decided to reduce the antifreeze content in my car below 50% - 50% (-60 F DEGREES RATED ). Iam running just enough antifreeze to go to about 15 TO 20 degrees ABOVE ZERO which gives me better cooling without additives. I have added some water pump lubricant and rust preventative to compensate for the rust protection 50% antifreeze provides.
Basically water straight is best if it does not cause rusting or damage due to freezing. Woody