2nd Generation Specific 1986-1992 Discussion

Cooling Question

Old Jun 24, 2004 | 09:47 PM
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Summer is most definitely upon us, and it's hot as ***** here in tulsa. Aside from redline's water wetter (which i cannot find, any suggestions as to where are welcome) what ration of antifreeze to water yields the most cooling ability? Isnt it the more antifreeze, the higher the temp?
Old Jun 24, 2004 | 09:59 PM
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mazdacomp says 90%water/10% coolant, i find that to be a little thin, i like a little more coolant, say 70/30
Old Jun 24, 2004 | 10:14 PM
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Can't find water wetter? Tried pep boys? or NAPA?
Old Jun 25, 2004 | 12:22 AM
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i use approx 70/30
Old Jun 25, 2004 | 01:54 AM
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thanks...our napa here sucks, and at the pepboys no one knew what it was.. thanks for the advice though, and I'll keep searching for the wetter
Old Jun 25, 2004 | 12:53 PM
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water wetter should be back in the sections with the coolant and oil. or autozone should have it.
Old Jun 25, 2004 | 01:28 PM
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what does water wetter do? Do you use it instead of coolant with water?
Old Jun 25, 2004 | 02:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Baldy' date='Jun 25 2004, 10:28 AM
what does water wetter do? Do you use it instead of coolant with water?
it lowers temps a little, and it contains all the anti foam and water pump lubricants that coolant has so you can run a car without coolant and not ruin stuff



you dont really need it imo
Old Jun 25, 2004 | 02:08 PM
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i generally use a 60/40 mix. More water means cooler temps, but if your car does get hot, water has a much lower boiling point that anti-freeze does.
Old Jun 25, 2004 | 11:00 PM
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i have been told that is will drop temps by 10 degree F. but if you are not really running hot, it would not worth be running really. i think it is like 4 bucks a bottle.

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