[TR] water wetter

[Dave1massey at cs.com]

In a message dated 11/29/2011 2:51:18 PM Central Standard Time, 
keithstewart at execulink.com writes: 
> ISTR the claims for water wetter are to aid in the transfer of heat. I 
> doubt it ever could show up as the coolant measuring a lower temperature 
> because that is managed by the thermostat. The t-stat is going to open at 160, 
> 180, 185 or whatever temperature yours is set for, regardless. So if the 
> water wetter actually worked and sucked that heat out of the engine 
> components faster, all that would happen is the t-stat would open sooner and allow 
> the coolant to circulate through the rad. Again, if it is doing it's job, 
> the heat would have to be given up more readily to the fins in the rad. Does 
> that make sense?
> 
> 
I was half being sarcastic but my point is that it does more than increase 
the heat transfer at the rejection point it increases it at the source.  And 
if you have issues with coolant temp it is likely not due to heat transfer 
at those interfaces.  It is no substitute for a clogged radiator or not 
enough air passing through it.

The best snake oil solution is an electric fan.

Dave