water wetter.
Race Director
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From: Not on either liberal coast.
Best asked in C5 Tech where it's usually discussed. Or, in C5 Tech, use search or search this forum (in the red banner). Use "water wetter" as keywords. That should lead you to the discussion from about two weeks ago (and many more threads).
I use 1-2 bottles of it in my cooling systems of our daily drivers, my Z16 and my previous modified tri five Chevy cars. Don't expect miracles. In hot humid AZ summers, I don't see a significant cooling effect, but it does stabilize the cooling system. It's a surfactant which aids in breaking down surface tension. Basically, it makes the coolant more efficient against hot metal.
http://www.redlineoil.com/Products.aspx?pcid=10
http://www.spraytec.com/24/surfactan...g-water-wetter
I use 1-2 bottles of it in my cooling systems of our daily drivers, my Z16 and my previous modified tri five Chevy cars. Don't expect miracles. In hot humid AZ summers, I don't see a significant cooling effect, but it does stabilize the cooling system. It's a surfactant which aids in breaking down surface tension. Basically, it makes the coolant more efficient against hot metal.
http://www.redlineoil.com/Products.aspx?pcid=10
http://www.spraytec.com/24/surfactan...g-water-wetter
Last edited by hotwheels57; Jun 1, 2011 at 01:29 PM.
Racer
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From: Elizabethtown Kentucky
Water Wetter is good stuff, I used it with my C2 and C3's to help with the overheating. But, with the C5's I haven't had any issues with overheating. Newer cars need to be closer to recommended temp levels for all the emissions and such to work properly. I keep the trash out of the radiator and such. C5's are bottom suckers and I have found that to be the problem most of the time. Also, note when the last time the coolant was changed and the system flushed. I use my vert several times a year in our local parades and it has yet to heat up. Some days I do run the AC to make sure the fans stay on all the time on a long parade route.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Mar 2004
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From: Ft. Lauderdale Fl
Got a new radiator cap.
Did a full system flush and replaced with a 50/50 mix of DexCool and distilled water (with Water Wetter).
Purchased a new t-stat.
Purchased new hoses.
Pulled the radiator and had it cleaned out.
Vette runs in the low 190's, now.
Racer
Joined: Nov 2008
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From: Cypress, TX
I was a little low in my resv. so I just added in a bottle of WW & here are some results:
Car = 02 c5z - Cammed/Bolt-ons/Slammed to the ground (less air underneath = more heat)/180 deg thermostat
Pre-WW temps:
90+ (Houston,Texas) deg temps = 195 deg on Highway / 205deg in the City (No A/C)
90+ (Houston,Texas) deg temps with A/C = 200 deg on Highway / 210+ in the city (With A/C)
Post-WW temps (I never changed coolant mixture, still 50/50):
90+ (Houston,Texas) deg temps = 185-190 deg on Highway / 190 deg in the City (No A/C)
90+ (Houston,Texas) deg temps with A/C = 190 deg on Highway / 200-205 in the city (With A/C)
Car = 02 c5z - Cammed/Bolt-ons/Slammed to the ground (less air underneath = more heat)/180 deg thermostat
Pre-WW temps:
90+ (Houston,Texas) deg temps = 195 deg on Highway / 205deg in the City (No A/C)
90+ (Houston,Texas) deg temps with A/C = 200 deg on Highway / 210+ in the city (With A/C)
Post-WW temps (I never changed coolant mixture, still 50/50):
90+ (Houston,Texas) deg temps = 185-190 deg on Highway / 190 deg in the City (No A/C)
90+ (Houston,Texas) deg temps with A/C = 190 deg on Highway / 200-205 in the city (With A/C)
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That's what I'll try, one bottle seems to not have helped at all.
Pro
Joined: Mar 2008
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From: Albuquerque New Mexico
I've tried it on 2 different occassions/cars. Saw absolutely no diff. in the temps. (which exceeded the T-stat opening design point) I think the claims are bogus and much like all the other over-priced hokus-pokus elixyrs sold in same section such as belt dressing and radiator repair juice. Your better off going out and spending $20 on a good pizza.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Sep 2005
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From: Near Charlotte NC
I've used it...it works ok.
This spring ( coolant flush),I added a bottle of Amsoil Coolant Boost to give it a try.
Before I would run 189-191 most all the time.Today it was 96 in Carolina with a heat index of 102.My 02Z settles down to a cool 185 with stock stat.
I'm pleased.
\db2
carolina
This spring ( coolant flush),I added a bottle of Amsoil Coolant Boost to give it a try.
Before I would run 189-191 most all the time.Today it was 96 in Carolina with a heat index of 102.My 02Z settles down to a cool 185 with stock stat.
I'm pleased.
\db2
carolina
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jun 2008
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From: Rockledge FL
water wetter is an excellent addition to straight water. On my track bike where glycol coolant is not allowed you have to run plain water. The water wetter provides the lubrication properties necessary to keep the pump working.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Apr 2009
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As others have mentioned, this product is excellent for use with straight water (racing applications). Other than that, I'm not convinced that it is a good thing to use with our Dexcool coolants. Have there been any longterm studies on how it interacts with the coolant, radiator, pump, etc. I'm just not big into additives of any kind. Just my two cents.
Team Owner
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From: Palmdale, Ca----- 2009 Cyber Gray 4LT A6 F55 452 RWHP 422 RWTQ- RIP 1998 C5 734 RWHP & 585 RWTQ-----
I used it in my C4 and it seemed to work well especially in the summer time here in the desert!
Don't know about a 10* drop but it really seemed better
Thanks,Matt
Don't know about a 10* drop but it really seemed better
Thanks,Matt
Team Owner
Joined: Sep 2003
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From: Raleigh / Rolesville NC
I've tried it on 2 different occassions/cars. Saw absolutely no diff. in the temps. (which exceeded the T-stat opening design point) I think the claims are bogus and much like all the other over-priced hokus-pokus elixyrs sold in same section such as belt dressing and radiator repair juice. Your better off going out and spending $20 on a good pizza.
Water Wetter does a great job. However, one needs to clean out the radiator with an air hose or garden hose first.
If your radiator is over 6 years, you may want to consider taking the radiator out of the car, and having a shop dip the radiator in to very hot water, to clean the fins.
So much crap, sand, dirt, grass, mickyDs bags, dead things get into and clog the fins. Most ppl dont notice the slow temp climbing.
First thing they do and the INCORRECT thing they do is put a lower T-stat on. NO. clean the radiator and ac condenser out
Cleaning your radiator fins out once a year makes a huge difference to your cars cooling abilities.
