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daveymc29 · 07-09-2014, 09:32 PM

What is the thinking on water wetters, other than "Redline"? Are there substitutes that work, such as machine dishwashing detergents? What would be the downside here in a very moderate winter climate? (Danville, CA)
Thanks
Daveymc29

Gunmetal blue2 · 07-09-2014, 09:36 PM

water wetters is made to put in your cooling system so you run cooler. Welcome to the Ford Barn.

daveymc29 · 07-09-2014, 10:50 PM

There are a number of products used to improve performance of the Model A's. Not all were specifically made for the use they are put to. I know of guys here that swear by the dish washer soap as a water wetter that doesn't seem to have any drawbacks. I was just wondering what the thinking is of the "barrens," that is all.
Daveymc29

azmodela · 07-10-2014, 12:14 AM

What are you trying to accomplish with a "water wetter"? Wash your dishes as you drive?

Growley bear · 07-10-2014, 07:51 AM

My thinking on water wetter is that it is not needed. I know what it is and how it works, what is it supposed to accomplish? What are you hoping it will accomplish?

Chet

wensum · 07-10-2014, 03:33 PM

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I run Red Line water wetter in all my cars as an anti corrosion additive with the added advantage of the car running a little cooler.
A Lancia Lambda In Australia siezed it's rear piston and after a lot of thorough and scientific research it was discovered that a popular anti-freeze/ anti corrosion additive was reacting with the water of that area and causing sediment that was accumulating at the rear of the block where coolant flow is weakest.
After much further research, Red Line Water Wetter was recommended as the ideal additive. (These engines are substantially aluminium)
We do not have a freezing issue here
Keith

TDO · 07-10-2014, 03:50 PM

I never heard tell of using dish washer detergent in the radiator for cooling. Wouldn't that make it suds up. any way how much would you use.

07-09-2014, 09:32 PM	#1
daveymc29 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Danville, CA Posts: 1,554	Water Wetters What is the thinking on water wetters, other than "Redline"? Are there substitutes that work, such as machine dishwashing detergents? What would be the downside here in a very moderate winter climate? (Danville, CA) Thanks Daveymc29

07-09-2014, 09:36 PM	#2
Gunmetal blue2 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Columbia, TN.38401 Posts: 422	Re: Water Wetters water wetters is made to put in your cooling system so you run cooler. Welcome to the Ford Barn.

07-09-2014, 10:50 PM	#3
daveymc29 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Danville, CA Posts: 1,554	Re: Water Wetters There are a number of products used to improve performance of the Model A's. Not all were specifically made for the use they are put to. I know of guys here that swear by the dish washer soap as a water wetter that doesn't seem to have any drawbacks. I was just wondering what the thinking is of the "barrens," that is all. Daveymc29

07-10-2014, 12:14 AM	#4
azmodela BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 352	Re: Water Wetters What are you trying to accomplish with a "water wetter"? Wash your dishes as you drive?

07-10-2014, 07:51 AM	#5
Growley bear Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 777	Re: Water Wetters My thinking on water wetter is that it is not needed. I know what it is and how it works, what is it supposed to accomplish? What are you hoping it will accomplish? Chet Last edited by Growley bear; 07-10-2014 at 07:53 AM. Reason: add text

07-10-2014, 03:33 PM	#6
wensum Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: New Zealand Posts: 444	Re: Water Wetters Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I run Red Line water wetter in all my cars as an anti corrosion additive with the added advantage of the car running a little cooler. A Lancia Lambda In Australia siezed it's rear piston and after a lot of thorough and scientific research it was discovered that a popular anti-freeze/ anti corrosion additive was reacting with the water of that area and causing sediment that was accumulating at the rear of the block where coolant flow is weakest. After much further research, Red Line Water Wetter was recommended as the ideal additive. (These engines are substantially aluminium) We do not have a freezing issue here Keith

07-10-2014, 03:50 PM	#7
TDO Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Enterprise, WV. Posts: 460	Re: Water Wetters I never heard tell of using dish washer detergent in the radiator for cooling. Wouldn't that make it suds up. any way how much would you use.