BigDaddyZ28

My autoparts store out here recently started stocking Redline WaterWetter.
Any of you guys running with this stuff? Notice any improvement over stock.
Does this stuff really lower your operating temp. or is it just hype?
Would I be better off just getting a different thermostat?

I just wanted to get some opinions before I shell out the bucks. Thanks!

LS1LT1

iTrader: (16)

I use it (I have a 160 degree thermostat with fan settings as well) and I do believe in it but I doubt it really makes THAT much of a difference...every little bit helps though.

Ferocity02

iTrader: (60)

I used it with the stock thermo and stock fan settings and noticed no difference in temps. I plan to use it with the 160 thermo and lower fan temps also. The stuff couldn't hurt.

BigDaddyZ28

Thanks guys... That's what I was looking for...

I thought about the 160 thermo myself but my ride has the piston slap like hell until it warms up and I wasn't sure if that much of a change with my thermo would make it worse or not... I read some posts referring to a 167 or 168? deg. thermo that was available for our cars. Anybody ever heard of or used one?

soundengineer

iTrader: (16)

I use Royal Purple - Purple Ice
same concept

I have seen a few degrees lower temps after putting the stuff in my coolant

not huge...but every bit helps.

Tranzor

I have 2 bottles of it in my radiator right now... I think it does help at least a little bit. I have the stock thermostat, and I have my fans set to come on a few degrees sooner than stock. Since I started using water wetter, I haven't heard my fans kick on yet at the track... they haven't needed to. I think it is pretty effective in keeping the water temp a few degrees cooler than it normally would be.

Cheatin' Chad

iTrader: (3)

It is a surfactant. It reduces the surface tension of the liquid. This is how it is able to more efficiently conduct heat.

It works, you can do a quick internet search and see testimonials and independent testing proving it does.

I use the Redline brand. I have been doing so for years. It works great for me.

Judd

iTrader: (1)

I does work if used right. That means pretty much running straight water with the WaterWetter. Also, don't expect it to be a Super Duper miracle cure for running hot. If you run it with straight water, you might see a 5-10 degree change. BUT, running straight water will lower temps by itself so the amont that the WaterWetter helps is minute. The main thing it helps with is quenching hots spots.

It will also help prevent corrosion and lubricate the water pump in systems that don't use coolant {roadracing}. Is it worth it in a street car???? Probably not.

Stew w/92&00

got 2 bottles in mine,cant hurt....

absolut_speed

iTrader: (1)

If you just add it to your system, it's not going to make a big difference. The higher the % of water in your mix, the more effective it will be. Juste make sure you have enough antifreeze in your system if your car is subject to freezing temps.

This is definitely worth a read. http://www.redlineoil.com/whitePaper/17.pdf

horist

I think i'd sooner waste er invest my money on a tornado intake system

Cheatin' Chad

iTrader: (3)

C'mon There is actually science backing up the claims with this. It's no magic bullet but it does what it claims to do.

02RedHawk

iTrader: (17)

Don't forget - your coolant system is THERMOSTAT REGULATED. Therefore, your coolant temps will ALWAYS reach at least the opening temperature of your T'stat. Water-wetter with *any* mix of water/anti-freeze will do no better than help keep your temps from going too high beyond your T'stat opening temp. Which, if you have your fan on/off settings correct, should never be more than ~10-15 degrees or so. So, don't expect any dramatic change after adding WW.... You'll get more of a noticable change by turning your fans on sooner.

Where WW will truely help is in non-thermostat regulated systems; ie, in a water intercooler....

Just my nickel.