Is this bad for the engine?
Racer
Joined: Feb 2007
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From: ronkonkoma new york
why not just run straight meth its not that exspensive, thats what i do. I know when i was into mustangs alot of people would run windsheild washer fluid on boosted apps. For the price difference i wouldnt touch the stuff.
Le Mans Master
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From: Longview Texas
Don't think I would run windshield washer fluid through my engine, no matter what the manufacturer says. In addition to ethylene glycol, you don't really know what other impurities are in there. The bugs don't care, but your engine might.
Burning Brakes
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From: hill billy hell
But you have to be extra cautious, but than again when racing anything
can happen.
Did you ever hear of a Windshield Washer Fuild Funny Car ?
Melting Slicks
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USMC (retired)
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From: Wimauma FL
I am looking into a safe application that is all.
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USMC (retired)
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From: Wimauma FL
Dude, just post up on the FI forum. It's obvious that those responding to this thread don't have a freaking clue what you're talking about. 
I'm considering running meth on my vortech setup for next year, so I'm curious too. I'll look for you on the FI forum.
Use window washer fluid in the radiator..........give me a break
I'm considering running meth on my vortech setup for next year, so I'm curious too. I'll look for you on the FI forum. Use window washer fluid in the radiator..........give me a break
Burning Brakes
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From: hill billy hell
If you have a local supply of methanol and want to mix your own injection fluid, use distilled water. Tap water has many minerals that can clog your injection system overtime (Remove the cold water line from the back of your washing machine for example)
Window Washer Fluid:
Most window washer fluids of the -20F to -25F contain on average 30-36% methanol and can be used with your injection system. To increase the volume of methanol, mix 2-3 of the yellow 12oz bottles of HEET gas line antifreeze. HEET is about 98% methanol.
DO NOT use any window washer fluids of the -30F or -40F that are not blue as most contain propylene glycol (anti-freeze) that will be harmful to your engine. Also washer fluids with a freezing point greater then -20F will contain very little methanol.
Window Washer Fluid:
Most window washer fluids of the -20F to -25F contain on average 30-36% methanol and can be used with your injection system. To increase the volume of methanol, mix 2-3 of the yellow 12oz bottles of HEET gas line antifreeze. HEET is about 98% methanol.
DO NOT use any window washer fluids of the -30F or -40F that are not blue as most contain propylene glycol (anti-freeze) that will be harmful to your engine. Also washer fluids with a freezing point greater then -20F will contain very little methanol.
glycol is just more toxic than propylene glycol. Propylene glycol is just
environmental friendly(less toxic) and made biodegradable. IMO if they
are recommending not to use anything containing propylene glycol(anti freeze)
than I would not use anything that has ethylene glycol(anti freeze)in it.
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USMC (retired)
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From: Wimauma FL
I do not know if you missed my link but i would follow these guide lines
Ethylene glycol and propylene glycol have the same properties. Ethylene
glycol is just more toxic than propylene glycol. Propylene glycol is just
environmental friendly(less toxic) and made biodegradable. IMO if they
are recommending not to use anything containing propylene glycol(anti freeze)
than I would not use anything that has ethylene glycol(anti freeze)in it.
Ethylene glycol and propylene glycol have the same properties. Ethylene
glycol is just more toxic than propylene glycol. Propylene glycol is just
environmental friendly(less toxic) and made biodegradable. IMO if they
are recommending not to use anything containing propylene glycol(anti freeze)
than I would not use anything that has ethylene glycol(anti freeze)in it.
