What to use for intercooler water spray?!?!
Nov 3, 2004, 06:03 PM
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why would you be worried about puishing ice through the tubes?? everyone is saying use washer fluid or something that doesnt freeze... if it is that cold out there is no point to using the sprayer. in febuary when its 30 out, i know im not worried aobut spraying a fine mist of water on my FMIC
Nov 3, 2004, 08:16 PM
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I think the IC spryer system is very psychological. It makes me happy to know that something is going on down there but I could never prove what's going on down there.
I don't think it helps that much but it's psychologically satisfying to know that I could just push a button and be happy that my car have a slight chance of moving the air more compressed.
I don't think it helps that much but it's psychologically satisfying to know that I could just push a button and be happy that my car have a slight chance of moving the air more compressed.
Nov 3, 2004, 09:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Sentinal
a better question is does anyone actually use them... I tried mine but didn't see any diff so it pretty much is a feature that sits and does nothing...
Nov 4, 2004, 05:49 AM
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ok guys, lemme set the record straight! i've been using tap water for a while now. Always have my sprayer on "auto" mode all the time. There was never any problems of scaling or anything. Just use tap water if you live in a hot place or country. 
Nov 4, 2004, 05:59 AM
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I doubt your car is old enough to where you'd see calcium buildup from evaporating tap water. Given enough time, you will. If you take the time to read the owner's manual, you'll find it confirms the same.
Anyway, it matters not to me. I'm simply stating facts for those who are proactive.
Anyway, it matters not to me. I'm simply stating facts for those who are proactive.
Nov 4, 2004, 07:51 AM
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Originally Posted by Ted B
Methanol / Water (washer fluid) does a better job of cooling than water alone, and is less prone to freezing. Distilled water is a viable substitute if you are too lazy to get washer fluid, but it may freeze. Tap water should never be used. It contains mineral impurities that will foul the spray nozzle and/or leave scaly deposits on the intercooler.
Nov 4, 2004, 09:38 AM
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Originally Posted by Ted B
You've seen cars that are several years old and have cruddy white, scaly buildup that's rendered the winshield washer system unusable. Still don't see any problems with tap?
Nov 4, 2004, 09:46 AM
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Originally Posted by plokivos
with that attitude, nol I still dont see a problem with it.
Originally Posted by plokivos
Usually when I put the tap water into the sprayer and leave it, it'll distille overnight...
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