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Old 01 August 2004, 04:43 PM
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Default Rubbing alchohol in I/C spray tank ?

Hi,

Planning to do a 1/8 mile run today....going to stick some ice cubes and water in the I/C spray tank. I have been told that putting in some rubbing alchohol will help keep things colder longer......is there any truth to this and is it worth putting the alchohol in ?

Cheers,
Ray

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Old 01 August 2004, 09:43 PM
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do you really think its safe to spray alcohol over your engine colud be wrong but id stick with water(distilled)
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Yes it does work, it raises the boiling point of the water so it stays on the IC for longer and hence cools the IC more efficiently.

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I seem to remember salt & ice mix gets really cool - try that Just like driving in winter he he ....

No, on second thoughts don't!
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IIRC Screen wash has alcohol in it and odes the same thing. Try a more concentrated screen wash mix.

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