Is this bad for the engine?
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Is this bad for the engine?
I have a methanol kit and I was wondering what type of windshield washer fluid is good for it?
I know the content of methanol varies with each (-30 has more than -20 degrees), but I was wondering if the windshield washer fluid has ethylene glycol (less than 10% per MSDS) if that is bad for the engine?
I do not want to run this product (prestone -34 windshield washer fluid with DE-ICER) if it is going to cause problems.
I know the content of methanol varies with each (-30 has more than -20 degrees), but I was wondering if the windshield washer fluid has ethylene glycol (less than 10% per MSDS) if that is bad for the engine?
I do not want to run this product (prestone -34 windshield washer fluid with DE-ICER) if it is going to cause problems.
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I have a methanol kit for the C5. I was told that i can use windshield washer fluid that is -20 or colder, since those have properties of methanol in them.
My question is, whether I can use this PRESTONE -34 De-ICER product that has methanol and ethylene glycol in it.
I want to know if the properties of ethylene glycol is bad for the engine components when it sprays in it.
Bottom line is if ETHYLENE GLYCOL at less than 10% ratio bad for the engine components?
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oh Ok.
I have a methanol kit for the C5. I was told that i can use windshield washer fluid that is -20 or colder, since those have properties of methanol in them.
My question is, whether I can use this PRESTONE -34 De-ICER product that has methanol and ethylene glycol in it.
I want to know if the properties of ethylene glycol is bad for the engine components when it sprays in it.
Bottom line is if ETHYLENE GLYCOL at less than 10% ratio bad for the engine components?
I have a methanol kit for the C5. I was told that i can use windshield washer fluid that is -20 or colder, since those have properties of methanol in them.
My question is, whether I can use this PRESTONE -34 De-ICER product that has methanol and ethylene glycol in it.
I want to know if the properties of ethylene glycol is bad for the engine components when it sprays in it.
Bottom line is if ETHYLENE GLYCOL at less than 10% ratio bad for the engine components?
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From: Wimauma FL
All windshield washer fluid is methanol and water. Except on this case, the one I found that is about 80% methanol has the glycol in it.
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From: hill billy hell
vehicles,except no inter cooler. They help chemically cool the air intake and increase octane levels in fuel. Also the setup can be used on any
type of engine setup.
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From: hill billy hell
The purpose of meth kits
http://c6corvetteforum.com/2007/04/1...tte-forum.aspx
It is also like adding a 50 shot of nitrous on a supercharged car to help cool the air,
or using a so called freezer that uses CO2 to help cool down the inter cooler on FI
engine set ups
It is also like adding a 50 shot of nitrous on a supercharged car to help cool the air,
or using a so called freezer that uses CO2 to help cool down the inter cooler on FI
engine set ups
Last edited by jirasvet; Dec 10, 2007 at 02:57 PM. Reason: more info
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You need to repost your question in the F/I forum. We all talk about meth kits in thread after thread so I recommend posting there for a much faster response.
Now to answer your question, almost all anti-freeze has ethylene glycol in it so there is no way spraying it in the engine with a meth kit will cause harm since it is used to cool the main engine passageways with coolant.
Now to answer your question, almost all anti-freeze has ethylene glycol in it so there is no way spraying it in the engine with a meth kit will cause harm since it is used to cool the main engine passageways with coolant.
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From: hill billy hell
I would stay away from any anti freeze base
oh Ok.
I have a methanol kit for the C5. I was told that i can use windshield washer fluid that is -20 or colder, since those have properties of methanol in them.
My question is, whether I can use this PRESTONE -34 De-ICER product that has methanol and ethylene glycol in it.
I want to know if the properties of ethylene glycol is bad for the engine components when it sprays in it.
Bottom line is if ETHYLENE GLYCOL at less than 10% ratio bad for the engine components?
I have a methanol kit for the C5. I was told that i can use windshield washer fluid that is -20 or colder, since those have properties of methanol in them.
My question is, whether I can use this PRESTONE -34 De-ICER product that has methanol and ethylene glycol in it.
I want to know if the properties of ethylene glycol is bad for the engine components when it sprays in it.
Bottom line is if ETHYLENE GLYCOL at less than 10% ratio bad for the engine components?
glycol is on the same line as propylene glycol and is bad for your engine
Here is a link for you
http://www.snowperformance.net/forum...opic.php?t=525
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You were told wrong as for temp rating on windshield fluid, and ethylene
glycol is on the same line as propylene glycol and is bad for your engine
Here is a link for you
http://www.snowperformance.net/forum...opic.php?t=525
glycol is on the same line as propylene glycol and is bad for your engine
Here is a link for you
http://www.snowperformance.net/forum...opic.php?t=525
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From: hill billy hell
No, not for use in coolant passages and applications,but when you
are using it for internal use inside the combustion chamber it is a whole
new ball game. I know if anti freeze gets mixed into the engine oil
it will become corrosive and eats away at your main bearings.
are using it for internal use inside the combustion chamber it is a whole
new ball game. I know if anti freeze gets mixed into the engine oil
it will become corrosive and eats away at your main bearings.
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From: Wimauma FL
You were told wrong as for temp rating on windshield fluid, and ethylene
glycol is on the same line as propylene glycol and is bad for your engine
Here is a link for you
http://www.snowperformance.net/forum...opic.php?t=525
glycol is on the same line as propylene glycol and is bad for your engine
Here is a link for you
http://www.snowperformance.net/forum...opic.php?t=525
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From: Wimauma FL
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From: hill billy hell
I believe they are the same chemical make up one is just suppose
to be more environmental friendly
check with these people on the link and see what they say
http://www.snowperformance.net/forum...opic.php?t=525
to be more environmental friendly
check with these people on the link and see what they say
http://www.snowperformance.net/forum...opic.php?t=525
Last edited by jirasvet; Dec 10, 2007 at 03:37 PM.
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The sir part made me laugh 
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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
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From: hill billy hell
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
I know what he is talking about