# Fabric Softener as a Coolant Additive = Lower Temps **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Automotive\ **Created:** [April 19, 2008, 11:03am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fabric-softener-as-a-coolant-additive-lower-temps/47083 "2008-04-19T11:03:52Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![POOPRA](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/poopra/32/7188_2.png) [@POOPRA](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/POOPRA)\ **Post date:** [April 21, 2008, 6:31am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fabric-softener-as-a-coolant-additive-lower-temps/47083/21 "2008-04-21T06:31:01Z")
> [@Violator](#): > > just buy “Water Wetter” that is made for this purpose and stop dreaming up dumb shit well said, what do you need alternatives for when there is already a solution ---
**Author:** ![1BADGPGT](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/1badgpgt/32/5123_2.png) [@1BADGPGT](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/1BADGPGT)\ **Post date:** [April 21, 2008, 7:42pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fabric-softener-as-a-coolant-additive-lower-temps/47083/22 "2008-04-21T19:42:11Z")
> [@Violator](#): > > just buy “Water Wetter” that is made for this purpose and stop dreaming up dumb shit I didnt “dream up” this dumb shit so, fuck off. I read about it, wanted to see if there was any real gains over Water Wetter. I bought a half qt. of fab. soft. for $1.99, so it didnt break the bank. I just wanted to have a discusion about it and see if it was legit. I didnt really expect people to come into this thread and just type out some stupid shit about how Water Wetter is better, and telling me to stop dreaming up shit. I ~did~ post in the, "Tech. Discussion (theort and app.) I think this qualifies. Man, some people are either that hard up to fuckin bag on someone or hates life and feels better after trying to make someone out to be dumb. :roll2: ---
**Author:** ![ImportMuscle](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/importmuscle/32/7615_2.png) [@ImportMuscle](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ImportMuscle)\ **Post date:** [April 21, 2008, 8:01pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fabric-softener-as-a-coolant-additive-lower-temps/47083/23 "2008-04-21T20:01:58Z")
^^^ :bigclap: ---
**Author:** ![Violator](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/violator/32/7278_2.png) [@Violator](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Violator)\ **Post date:** [April 21, 2008, 8:36pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fabric-softener-as-a-coolant-additive-lower-temps/47083/24 "2008-04-21T20:36:04Z")
> [@1BADGPGT](#): > > I didnt “dream up” this dumb shit so, fuck off. I read about it, wanted to see if there was any real gains over Water Wetter. I bought a half qt. of fab. soft. for $1.99, so it didnt break the bank. > I just wanted to have a discusion about it and see if it was legit. I didnt really expect people to come into this thread and just type out some stupid shit about how Water Wetter is better, and telling me to stop dreaming up shit. I ~did~ post in the, "Tech. Discussion (theort and app.) > I think this qualifies. Man, some people are either that hard up to fuckin bag on someone or hates life and feels better after trying to make someone out to be dumb. :roll2: listen you fucking clown, there is a pro product that has been on the market for years that costs less then $5 for a bottle. You feel the need to put fabric softener in your fucking car thats fine. I hope the $2.50 you saved was worth it. Use it to go buy some common sense. Having a discussion about it is completely fine, as is my opinion of this being “stupid shit”. If that is too much for you to handle, maybe you should put that $2.50 towards some fucking meds that work. ---
**Author:** ![HYBOOST](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/hyboost/32/5088_2.png) [@HYBOOST](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/HYBOOST)\ **Post date:** [April 21, 2008, 9:02pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fabric-softener-as-a-coolant-additive-lower-temps/47083/25 "2008-04-21T21:02:13Z")
And the exhaust will smell as fresh as a spring shower to boot!:biglaugh: ---
**Author:** ![1BADGPGT](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/1badgpgt/32/5123_2.png) [@1BADGPGT](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/1BADGPGT)\ **Post date:** [April 22, 2008, 3:05am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fabric-softener-as-a-coolant-additive-lower-temps/47083/26 "2008-04-22T03:05:55Z")
> [@Violator](#): > > listen you fucking clown, there is a pro product that has been on the market for years that costs less then $5 for a bottle. You feel the need to put fabric softener in your fucking car thats fine. I hope the $2.50 you saved was worth it. Use it to go buy some common sense. > > Having a discussion about it is completely fine, as is my opinion of this being “stupid shit”. If that is too much for you to handle, maybe you should put that $2.50 towards some fucking meds that work. LMAO, you seem to be just as angry…maybe you need better meds too. Mine work ok, but when people (you) bash me for having a conversation about wondering if fabric softener works as a coolant additive. I guess the pills effects dont show up that day. Fuckin clown…lol for giving you ~my~ opinion after you take a shot at me and I defend myself…whatever. ---
**Author:** ![jay\_g](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jay_g/32/111288_2.png) [@jay\_g](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/jay_g)\ **Post date:** [April 22, 2008, 5:45am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fabric-softener-as-a-coolant-additive-lower-temps/47083/27 "2008-04-22T05:45:56Z")
Info should have been mentioned that this isn’t for cooling a motor, its for a water/air IC system. Water Weter has been know to bubble up when used in this situation. ---
**Author:** ![articzap](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/articzap/32/7361_2.png) [@articzap](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/articzap)\ **Post date:** [April 22, 2008, 6:20am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fabric-softener-as-a-coolant-additive-lower-temps/47083/28 "2008-04-22T06:20:51Z")
[quote=“num482,post:27,topic:47083"”] Info should have been mentioned that this isn’t for cooling a motor, its for a water/air IC system. Water Weter has been know to bubble up when used in this situation. [/quote] Very good point! ---
**Author:** ![nytegrsx.com](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/b5ac83/32.png) [@nytegrsx.com](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/nytegrsx.com)\ **Post date:** [April 22, 2008, 8:41am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fabric-softener-as-a-coolant-additive-lower-temps/47083/29 "2008-04-22T08:41:49Z")
Royal Purple makes a product called “Purple ICE” which does the same thing. ---
**Author:** ![Nikuk](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/nikuk/32/7254_2.png) [@Nikuk](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Nikuk)\ **Post date:** [April 22, 2008, 9:50am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fabric-softener-as-a-coolant-additive-lower-temps/47083/30 "2008-04-22T09:50:23Z")
> [@1BADGPGT](#): > > I just wanted to have a discusion about it and see if it was legit. I didnt really expect people to come into this thread and just type out some stupid shit about how Water Wetter is better, and telling me to stop dreaming up shit. I ~did~ post in the, "Tech. Discussion (theort and app.) > I think this qualifies. 👏 But you have to realize that everyone has an opinion on the matter… ---
**Author:** ![Lamp](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/lamp/32/5240_2.png) [@Lamp](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Lamp)\ **Post date:** [April 22, 2008, 11:22am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fabric-softener-as-a-coolant-additive-lower-temps/47083/31 "2008-04-22T11:22:28Z")
so then this water wetter shouldn’t be used in a normal NA car then, is that what we arriving at here since it’s supposed to be used on the water/air IC setup? ---
**Author:** ![Nikuk](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/nikuk/32/7254_2.png) [@Nikuk](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Nikuk)\ **Post date:** [April 22, 2008, 11:24am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fabric-softener-as-a-coolant-additive-lower-temps/47083/32 "2008-04-22T11:24:14Z")
Not at all… What were getting at ehre is that Wetter water is meant for coolant systems, not necessarily aircharge cooling. ---
**Author:** ![Lamp](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/lamp/32/5240_2.png) [@Lamp](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Lamp)\ **Post date:** [April 22, 2008, 12:31pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fabric-softener-as-a-coolant-additive-lower-temps/47083/33 "2008-04-22T12:31:34Z")
so then using this in a NA car could prove useful if say i did this, but if i bought the Wetter Water stuff, how much would i put it? a small amount, or the whole thing?` ---
**Author:** ![jay\_g](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jay_g/32/111288_2.png) [@jay\_g](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/jay_g)\ **Post date:** [April 22, 2008, 12:45pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fabric-softener-as-a-coolant-additive-lower-temps/47083/34 "2008-04-22T12:45:57Z")
problem some people where having is when the super charger was putting out high temps (super small pulley, eaton M90), water wetter didn’t like the heat and almost acted like it boiled, bubbles and foam appeared. As we all know air/bubble brings down the efficiency of this type of system. DEI makes a “chill charger” that is for water/air systems. Has anyone ever used this product? [http://www.designengineering.com/products.asp?m=sp&pid=62](http://www.designengineering.com/products.asp?m=sp&pid=62) ---
**Author:** ![Lamp](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/lamp/32/5240_2.png) [@Lamp](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Lamp)\ **Post date:** [April 22, 2008, 12:52pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fabric-softener-as-a-coolant-additive-lower-temps/47083/35 "2008-04-22T12:52:32Z")
i found the following upon zee google super cheap too [http://www.bestbyteinc.com/LIQ-ADD-WW.html](http://www.bestbyteinc.com/LIQ-ADD-WW.html) > [@Wetter Watter](#): > > WaterWetter® Supercoolant is a unique wetting agent for cooling systems which reduces coolant temperatures by as much as 30°F. This liquid product can be used to provide rust and corrosion protection in plain water for racing engines, which provides much better heat transfer properties than glycol-based antifreeze. Or it can be added to new or used antifreeze to improve the heat transfer of ethylene and propylene glycol systems. Designed for modern aluminum, cast iron, copper, brass, and bronze systems. > > Usually we see this product sold in tiny 4oz bottles for computer cooling. The manufacturer indicates a 50% mix is optimal so this larger size is more economical… ---
**Author:** ![HYBOOST](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/hyboost/32/5088_2.png) [@HYBOOST](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/HYBOOST)\ **Post date:** [April 22, 2008, 8:04pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fabric-softener-as-a-coolant-additive-lower-temps/47083/36 "2008-04-22T20:04:57Z")
I once knew a guy who was a bed wetter, is this the same?? ---
**Author:** ![1BADGPGT](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/1badgpgt/32/5123_2.png) [@1BADGPGT](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/1BADGPGT)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2008, 3:08am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fabric-softener-as-a-coolant-additive-lower-temps/47083/37 "2008-04-23T03:08:51Z")
> [@HYBOOST](#): > > I once knew a guy who was a bed wetter, is this the same?? Almost, but…not rea…l…no actualy…not like it at all. Common name but different situation. BUT, I guess bed wetting ~may~ cool you down so…you could be on to something. 😛 ---
**Author:** ![1BADGPGT](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/1badgpgt/32/5123_2.png) [@1BADGPGT](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/1BADGPGT)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2008, 3:10am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fabric-softener-as-a-coolant-additive-lower-temps/47083/38 "2008-04-23T03:10:30Z")
Oh…and It still hasnt been an ~amazing difference~ in IC water temp. :gotme: 😕 ---
**Author:** ![slipstreamxk1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/6bbea6/32.png) [@slipstreamxk1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/slipstreamxk1)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2008, 9:33am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fabric-softener-as-a-coolant-additive-lower-temps/47083/39 "2008-04-23T09:33:40Z")
well faberic softner really isnt a detergant its more like hair conditioner for your clothes so it will take more for it to start bubbling then normal soap. ---
**Author:** ![1BADGPGT](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/1badgpgt/32/5123_2.png) [@1BADGPGT](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/1BADGPGT)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2008, 1:35pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fabric-softener-as-a-coolant-additive-lower-temps/47083/40 "2008-04-23T13:35:28Z")
Now, for my personal testing I’m going to decrease the amount to see if it makes it work better. Since the directions on Redline’s, “Water Wetter” is, to add a few cap fulls or something to that extent. I think my entire coolant system for my W/A IC is like 2gal. [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fabric-softener-as-a-coolant-additive-lower-temps/47083.md?page=1)