I've been using Water Wetter in a 16V Jetta for a couple of years.  It has
helped in that car as it has an aftermarket computer chip along with high
compression and a knock sensor.  Hot days would cause the combination to get
too hot and "ping".  The knock sensor would retard timing causing power
loss.   Water Wetter has reduced the ping and resultant power loss.

The Water Wetter did not show a reduction on the temp gauge however.  It
apparently causes an increased thermal transfer from hot spots in the head
to the coolant. Theoretically (though I did not see it) this would increase
the coolant temp as it is carrying more heat out of the head and to the
radiator.

I'm not sure that Water Wetter would be of much value to a waterboxer.

Gary
----- Original Message -----
From: Don & Sue Welch <d.welch@eudoramail.com>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Sunday, August 13, 2000 9:51 PM
Subject: Water Wetter...??

> We have been told about a cooling system additive called "Water Wetter" by
a company called "Redline" that is supposed to lower the temperature of your
water cooled engine by 40 degrees...
>
> Seems like a tall order but since we live and travel in warm.. hot
climates.... this could possibly add life to our engine.
>
> Any experience with this or similar products...?  How would this product
combine with the phosphate free antifreeze..?
>
> Thanks... Don & Sue.. "Nobadays"
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