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Engine Ice or Redline Water Wetter??????

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Old Jun 26, 2002 | 04:10 PM
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What is better?
 
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Old Jun 26, 2002 | 06:59 PM
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I was using Redline for about a year but decided to switch to Engine Ice. My reasoning was that Engine Ice has to potential to operate at lower temps due to it's properties (up to 50 degrees F in some cases). A cooler running engine will last longer and the oil won't break down as quickly.
When using Red Line my fan would come on more than I liked. I noticed a difference using Engine Ice, as the fan almost never comes on now.
Here's the rub: When switching to Engine Ice you have to make sure all your old coolant is removed from the engine. If you don't, the Engine Ice (Polypropylene based) will react with the standard coolant (Ethylene Glycol based) and cause gelling.
I purchased about 5 gal. of DI water and flushed my engine a dozen times to make sure all my old coolant was gone. I drained, filled w/ DI, ran for 5 minutes, drained, filled, ran for five minutes, etc., etc., etc.
The Engine Ice is a little costly but I think it's worth it. One gallon should more than fill your quad. Also, you run it straight, i.e.; you don't dilute it.
 
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Old Jun 26, 2002 | 08:58 PM
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Hey AZdunner

Where would I able to pick up Engine ice? Motorcycle shops or 4x4 shops?
 
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Old Jun 27, 2002 | 02:34 PM
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Here's the Web address and the list of distributors that are listed on it.

http://www.cyclelogic.cc/

Branch Marketing (562) 235-3603

Louisiana Chip Carrie (337) 739-9255
New Mexico Cheyenne Cycle Supply 800-275-1167
Kentucky Sayco Racing Products (606) 521-5815
Arizona BT Performance (480) 834-5753
 
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