You can find several alternative coolants advertised in the racing
magazines. They all cost more then the typical ethylene glycol, a lot
more. Which is why ethylene glycol is king to this day.
If you're particularly adventurous, you can work directly with coolant
manufacturers for your specific application. Remember, lots of
industrial things need to be cooled, and there are more types of
coolants then you can shake a stick at. As such, your vehicle has some
parameters that need to be met. They might be able to be met with
engine oil, brake fluid (know a guy who uses this), etc. There's some
issues with boiling point and freezing point, heat transfer, and fluid
flow. Lots of other chemicals other then the ethylene glycol/water mix
will fill the bill.
>>> "Ken C" <sdspitfire@sbcglobal.net> 06/18/02 10:46AM >>>
Hi Barry,
If you get a chance, read Bedard's column. The RSC sounds like it's
worth a
try. I'm just trying to figure a way to get some !
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