In a message dated 97-02-05 09:28:08 EST, alfasun@esslink.com (Susan) writes:
> The SVRA and anyplace that races bikes (NHIS, etc.)bans ethylene glycol
> in race cars due to its slippery-when-spilled qualities. Presumably this
> extends to propylene glycol (PG) since they specify "water" only shall
> be used as coolant. Makes us yankees nervous when heading south to race.
> Easy to forget about it on the return trip.
> P.S. PG is GREAT stuff - the wave of the future!!!!
Red Line makes a product called Water Wetter that is great stuff, and can be
used where your glycol based stuff is outlawed. The motorcycle guys (notably
Ducati) use it in their race bikes. I use it in my Tiger and have noticed a
difference in temperature.
Bruce McGuire
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