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blaster919 · 07-13-2005, 02:32 PM

Hey guys had a question for you all. Is it safe to run straight water during the summer and before the weather starts to go cold again switch back to a 50/50 blend. I am a weekend track racer and looking for a little better edge. Thanks.

Drifting Dane · 07-13-2005, 05:10 PM

that is correct, and since water hes a higher specific heat than the coolant, it will decrease your temps, but not to the point where youll notice any difference in performance or even reliability. :/

But if itll make you feel better, then go for it!

ToyotaTechGeek · 07-13-2005, 07:29 PM

distilled water and RedLine Water Wetter if it is a track car. i agree...no edge to be found...straight water will net you some rust (perhaps) in your engine.

MitchB · 07-16-2005, 07:06 PM

What? I'm sure the ethylene glycol is lighter than water. He can save at least .06 pounds of weight!

blaster919 · 07-17-2005, 01:12 AM

Thanks for the imput. I've gone out to redlines website and they say that they recommend a 15% antifreeze to water mix in the summer for best safe performance of their product. By the way if you haven't checked out their products I recommend it.

ToyotaTechGeek · 07-17-2005, 03:47 AM

yep. good stuff. been using it since before it was available in liquid form. that was 1990, i think...