Re: [ST] Temperatures

["Rick & Joyce" <rnjwes@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Mike,
You're correct.  My concern was that some would attempt to alter
the operating temperatures of their engines.

I've no problem with Water Wetter.  Simply put, it improves heat
transfer from the engine to the coolant (reducing hot spots) and
from the coolant to the radiator.  Water wetter won't alter the
operating temps of the engine, though since the fan runs less,
the temperature seem lower.

For more detailed technical info go here:
http://www.redlineoil.com/redlineoil/wwti.htm

While I'm not currently running it in my bike, I plan to add it
when I flush the cooling system this fall.

The other point I was trying to make was that the fan cut-in
temps in the 215 - 220degF range are well within design range for
engines.
- --
Rick

> I'm reading that commenters are in agreement with keeping the
engine
> operating temperatures within the range you mentioned.
>
> I think the discussion regarding Water Wetter (and having the
cooling fan
> kick in earlier) are merely attempts at minimizing the
temperature rise
> above the intended range.
>
> Doesn't that seem like a desirable condition, since the normal
operating
> temperature would apparently not be affected?



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