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Old Jan 29, 2006 | 02:04 PM
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Question intercooler water spray

need advice what water should i be putting in the intercooler water spray tank ? also when &why should i be useing this system ?
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Old Jan 29, 2006 | 02:12 PM
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I just put plain old water in mine straight from the tap.Its to cool down the intercooler after youve been sitting in traffic(heatsoak).Rarely use mine.If youve been sitting for a while and what to drive flat out straight away then a squirt of water doesnt hurt,If your just gonna drive away normally then no real need to touch it as the air flow will soon cool the inter cooler.
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Old Jan 29, 2006 | 02:21 PM
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many thanks for advise was not sure cos in hand book said pure water , but if its ok with good old tap water thats good for me cheers
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Old Jan 29, 2006 | 02:27 PM
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Originally Posted by johnny.v
many thanks for advise was not sure cos in hand book said pure water , but if its ok with good old tap water thats good for me cheers

I also read the pure water thing,It only sprays water on to the intercooler. 'pure' water has no more cooling than tap that i know off?I think its to stop rusting but then rain water isnt pure.I've been putting tap in mine for 2 years now and had no problems
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Old Jan 29, 2006 | 02:36 PM
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De ionised water is best as you dont get the white deposit buildup from the chlorine in the water which reacts to your alloy intercooler, you can use the water from a dehumidifier or the likes.

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