Waterless coolants (e.g. Evans) - ok for E30?

General E30 related discussions -
Please put technical questions in E30 Tech Help forum below

Moderator: martauto

User avatar
BEERBOY123
E30 Zone Squatter
E30 Zone Squatter
Posts: 1537
Joined: Sat Jun 06, 2009 11:00 pm

Post Sat Mar 09, 2013 9:34 pm

As above. I'm intrigued about this stuff, which apparently some rally/track guys swear by.

Seems good stuff, and boils at 180c rather than 100 for water.

Is it ok for E30s? Any thoughts?

Cheers
Two headblenders, couple of bags of MC Hammer, 5 litres of FFF, a 48ft bastard, a box of jumped-up custard and some soggy chimps
User avatar
Brianmoooore
E30 Zone Team Member
E30 Zone Team Member
Posts: 49360
Joined: Mon Jan 10, 2005 11:00 pm

Post Sat Mar 09, 2013 9:37 pm

It may boil at a higher temperature, but it is less efficient at carrying heat away.
User avatar
Kos
E30 Zone Team Member
E30 Zone Team Member
Posts: 15448
Joined: Tue Jul 12, 2005 11:00 pm
Location: London / Cyprus

Post Sat Mar 09, 2013 9:41 pm

And apparently it's highly flammable
ross_jsy
Married to the E30 Zone
Married to the E30 Zone
Posts: 7307
Joined: Sun Jul 12, 2009 11:00 pm
Location: Jersey, C.I.

Post Sun Mar 10, 2013 3:22 am

I know a lot of guys in the supermotard world use it as coolant isn't aloud on track as its highly slippery when spilt (I just use straight distilled water). For a road vehicle I don't see the point of it
User avatar
scallyally
E30 Zone Newbie
E30 Zone Newbie
Posts: 228
Joined: Mon May 28, 2012 11:00 pm
Location: east london

Post Sun Mar 10, 2013 9:17 am

Virgin's tears @ £ 50/litre (sea level) or Angel dust (Alpinas) works best. FFS!!