IC spray runoff?????
Aug 21, 2004, 07:17 AM
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it sure did freek me out the 1st time I filled it up. I was like, WHAT DID I DO!!! Blue stuff is leeking all over my garage?! But then I figured out what it was.
I use water, but sometimes I worry about it boiling not freezing when the car sits in my garage.
I use water, but sometimes I worry about it boiling not freezing when the car sits in my garage.
Aug 21, 2004, 08:18 AM
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Does everyone elses dry out like really fast? I so rarely use the sprayer but every time I look at it it's empty! Does it just evaporate really fast? I'm pretty sure I don't have a leak since I don't ever see any fluids under car (except when I fill it up and it spills over like everyone else).
Aug 21, 2004, 08:20 AM
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Originally Posted by alex_alex
actually, water is fine. the only reason mitsu suggests using wiper fluid is so it wont freeze in cold areas. Luckily, we don't have to worry about that in Cali.
Aug 21, 2004, 01:50 PM
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Originally Posted by oak2207
Does everyone elses dry out like really fast? I so rarely use the sprayer but every time I look at it it's empty! Does it just evaporate really fast? I'm pretty sure I don't have a leak since I don't ever see any fluids under car (except when I fill it up and it spills over like everyone else).
Aug 23, 2004, 08:47 AM
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Originally Posted by alex_alex
actually, water is fine. the only reason mitsu suggests using wiper fluid is so it wont freeze in cold areas. Luckily, we don't have to worry about that in Cali.
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Aug 23, 2004, 09:25 AM
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I dont own an evo so I would know but does anyone actually feel a difference with the sprayer on or off. Also is there a difference in feel between the manual and auto modes 
In response to machron1`s post. Rust IS Oxidation. Free oxygen ions combine with a metal, like iron to form iron oxide, or Fe2O3. Hence the term `oxidation`. The same goes with aluminum, aluminum oxide is Al2O3. The difference between the two is that aluminum oxide forms so quickly once the metal touches air that the oxide coats the metal, preventing further oxidation. It is possible to further increase the oxide`s hardness and thickness by anodising, giving the aluminum even more protection from the elements.
On another note, it is of interest to note that oxidation is the same reaction that produces fire, however at a much faster rate than rust.
In response to machron1`s post. Rust IS Oxidation. Free oxygen ions combine with a metal, like iron to form iron oxide, or Fe2O3. Hence the term `oxidation`. The same goes with aluminum, aluminum oxide is Al2O3. The difference between the two is that aluminum oxide forms so quickly once the metal touches air that the oxide coats the metal, preventing further oxidation. It is possible to further increase the oxide`s hardness and thickness by anodising, giving the aluminum even more protection from the elements. On another note, it is of interest to note that oxidation is the same reaction that produces fire, however at a much faster rate than rust.
Aug 23, 2004, 10:05 AM
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Originally Posted by MadJerry
I dont own an evo so I would know but does anyone actually feel a difference with the sprayer on or off. Also is there a difference in feel between the manual and auto modes
I've used manual mode when climbing a hill in mid-summer. I can't tell a difference. Almost wish i had an intake temperature gauge.
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Aug 23, 2004, 11:16 AM
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Originally Posted by MadJerry
In response to machron1`s post. Rust IS Oxidation. Free oxygen ions combine with a metal, like iron to form iron oxide, or Fe2O3. Hence the term `oxidation`. The same goes with aluminum, aluminum oxide is Al2O3. The difference between the two is that aluminum oxide forms so quickly once the metal touches air that the oxide coats the metal, preventing further oxidation. It is possible to further increase the oxide`s hardness and thickness by anodising, giving the aluminum even more protection from the elements.This is what I said:
Originally Posted by machron1
Technically aluminum doesn't rust, but it does oxidize...
How about I change my post to say
Technically aluminum doesn't combine with oxygen to form Fe2O3, but it does combine with oxygen to form Al2O3
Originally Posted by MadJerry
On another note, it is of interest to note that oxidation is the same reaction that produces fire, however at a much faster rate than rust.
EDIT: Troll...
Aug 23, 2004, 04:35 PM
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Obviously your question has been answered but I want to evolve so I'll answer it again =). Yep, its normal. There is a small tube that runs off the extra water when its overfilled.
Aug 23, 2004, 09:20 PM
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Originally Posted by donour
Does anybody know why they don't just recommend that we run it dry during the winter? It's not like you'd want to use it anyway.
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well i supposed in the winter, the spray would matter less, just like during the night on a warm day even. However, if you run it dry, you run the risk of breaking the pump if you accidentally throw it on auto and its just pumping air
Aug 23, 2004, 10:12 PM
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haha to MadJerry [no offense duude],
owwnnnneeeddd. yes i do know it's played-out, but that makes it a tad bit more funny. hhaha but it is soo true, everyone wants to be the know it all.
owwnnnneeeddd. yes i do know it's played-out, but that makes it a tad bit more funny. hhaha but it is soo true, everyone wants to be the know it all.