Changed my meth usage.
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Heel & Toe
Joined: May 2022
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From: Graham WA
Changed my meth usage.
Sounds funny. But I did. I was using washer fluid but it worries me when I find a couple little drops in my throttle body. Plus I think that it has a weird texture to it that may leave something somewhere. Polyethylene glycol maybe?
So I stopped using that and now I use 50% heat and 50% distilled water. Is that ok? And with that do I need to adjust when the injection starts or the volume of it?
Just wondering.
So I stopped using that and now I use 50% heat and 50% distilled water. Is that ok? And with that do I need to adjust when the injection starts or the volume of it?
Just wondering.
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Joined: May 2016
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From: Tennessee
I don't have a car that runs meth, but I am considering it down the road. I planned on running -20° wiper fluid and have not heard any issues from it. My concern with meth has always been somehow loosing control of the spray volume and hydro locking a engine. Electronics control the systems and electronics are great when they work. I would think drops in throttle body will occur regardless of what you spray at some time or another.
Pro
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From: Charlotte NC
I don't have a car that runs meth, but I am considering it down the road. I planned on running -20° wiper fluid and have not heard any issues from it. My concern with meth has always been somehow loosing control of the spray volume and hydro locking a engine. Electronics control the systems and electronics are great when they work. I would think drops in throttle body will occur regardless of what you spray at some time or another.
Melting Slicks
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That's pretty much what's kept me away from it. Too much extra crap to worry about lol
Melting Slicks
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From: Middletown DE
The whole pump rebuild thing only applies if you are running 100% meth - If you run 50/50, I do not believe you have this issue... So depends on what you want.
Melting Slicks
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I get it, but it's just one more point of failure that could be catastrophic and more stuff to remember to check on/fill/etc. The potential for rebuild is just a secondary consideration really, but definitely a consideration. Personal preference, I just like to keep things as simple as possible. I'd much rather go e85, but there's added considerations there as well haha.
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Melting Slicks
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From: Middletown DE
I get it, but it's just one more point of failure that could be catastrophic and more stuff to remember to check on/fill/etc. The potential for rebuild is just a secondary consideration really, but definitely a consideration. Personal preference, I just like to keep things as simple as possible. I'd much rather go e85, but there's added considerations there as well haha.
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I ran meth as a safety net. Never tuned the car to use meth to make more power. Tune the car without it and then add it. You'll still pick up a bit of power but the main advantage is added safety. This way, if there's a meth failure, the cars never in danger.
Melting Slicks
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I'm no expert in the matter and I'm sure you have more experience than myself, so I'm not trying to argue with you lol. I just feel like it's an unnecessary risk with added complexity. If anything, I'd be much more inclined to do as the fella above mentioned just for safety. Especially since I'm limited to 91 octane with high summer temps.