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Old 03-08-2009, 03:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Bob In Ct View Post
FYI
Many racers use only water in their cooling systems because thay have to. Antifreeze can be very slippery when it gets on the track, so often times it is not allowed.

Bob
they may have to, but it is also much more efficient heat transfer with distilled water alone and the rust inhibitor/lubricant.

Here is an article on the topic:

http://stason.org/TULARC/vehicles/vw...tive-cool.html
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