I was just wondering, what does the water tank in the boot of spec-c's actually do? or is it just for show???

 

its water storage for the intercooler spray

 

I've wired mine up to the rear wiper so it nows cleans the rear screen ...

TX.

 

Spec C's do not come with a rear wiper.

Or was that just a joking remark?

 

Definitely not for show. I'm surprised by how often I have to refill mine.

 

I was joking

TX.

 

 

Normal(ish) road use I get through one gallon of water for about 100 miles.

 

I have covered 7000 miles since picking up my spec c, with the IC spray mainly set in auto mode, and have filled the tank up from almost empty 3 times.....thats about 34 litres i would say, so i get about 200 mile per litre.....i must be driving like a girl then RoboCop?!?!?!

One thing I noticed this last time that you might not all know is that there is a warning light which flashes up on the dash when the tank is getting very low, it had me worried for a while cause normally warning lights on the dash are expensive...i used to have a Fiat Coupe LOL, but then i twigged i just needed some more H2O

 

when in auto mode, when does it decide to trigger??

 

There are certain criteria that have to be met within the ECU parameters for it to activate. I think it's charge temp, engine speed and vehicle speed.

 

Leedsarmy - From the experience with my Spec C I would check that your intercooler spray noozle isn't blocked - I frequently need to check and unblock mine.

For normal use (on auto mode) I fill my tank up every two to three weeks which is about 1000 - 1500 miles on a tankful. Last year on the Route de Napolen in France I emptied the tank in 400 miles, mind you it was a blistering hot day and I was enjoying the drive!!!.

 

^^ 500m per week! You need a diesel not a Spec C!

TX.

 

My water bottle in the Spec C is Half full at the moment not sure if it was full when i picked it up on wednesday but if it was then it uses lots

 

Obviously in cooler times of the year or when it's raining, it doesn't use hardly any. So in the last 2 months it used a tea spoon full.

I only use de-ionized water which I buy 25 litres at a time now for about £7.50 +vat. Sad I know.

 

De-ionised water thats far too safety concious can't beat a good drop of the old tap water (not that ive used it in the Spec C but i did use it on the Type R with no ill effects

 

**** ...

TX.