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Wes
GenIII
 
7/12/2002
00:45:54
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Do they really work? They say they will run anywhere for 10% cooler up to 40 degrees on one. Any experience with DEI, ProBlend, Royal Purple.
Thanks.
IP Z-tube, JET Stage 1, Borla headers, Gibson Exhaust, PowerSlot Rotors, 17" Eagles w/ Falken tires, and more...
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slider_buck
Dodge Dakota
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7/12/2002
01:24:29
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i bought a can of radiator relief from speedtweaks and it didn't do anything for me. my r/t has a problem of staying cool in town when ever i have the air on and it didn't help it out at all with having that stuff in it. still climbs right on up to over 210 in town.
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TurboBlew
Dodge Dakota
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7/12/2002
08:19:25
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Ive used WaterWetter with great success in my motorcycle. Ive known a few guys that used the DEI stuff in their F bodies, etc. They praised it.
If you just poured the additive in without changing the antifreeze/distilled water ratio, that could be your problem.
I run 35% antifreeze and 55% distilled and 10% water wetter. I live in Fl with 100%+ humidity. WOrks like a champ!
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Bernd
*GenIII*
7/12/2002
09:07:12
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The additives only work as good as the cooling system. If you're running hotter than normal and/or already have cooling system problems...none of the additives will work properly. You need to follow the recommendations and instructions on the label as well.
1997 Dodge Dakota SLT - V6
Supercharged/Intercooled @ 10# w/Nitrous
14.55 @ 96.01mph
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Pistolero
Dodge Dakota
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7/13/2002
01:59:13
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I just happened to read in the owner's manual to my new '02 V6 today that the only antifreeze that we're supposed to use is an "ethylene glycol based engine coolant with long life corrosion inhibitors (called HOAT, for Hybrid Organic Additive Technology)." Then, they have in a box with a big CAUTION! sign on it..."Mixing of coolants other than specified (non-HOAT), may result in engine damage that may not be covered under the new vehicle warranty, and decrease corrosion protection." They go on to talk about how if you have to use non-HOAT coolant in an emergency, you should flush and refill with the correct antifreeze as soon as possible. They specifically state not to use rust inhibitors, as they may clog the radiator, or plain water or alcohol based antifreeze. I've never paid attention to see which antifreezes are HOAT types, I'm wondering if this is just a suggestion to get us to buy Mopar antifreeze. I've never heard of HOAT antifreeze before, has anyone else? Is this serious business, or just a scare tactic?
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TEAMFAST
Dodge Dakota
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7/13/2002
02:21:58
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Careful: some aditives only to be used with
cast iron heads, some may eat aluminum,
additives not reccomended in 4.7
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