# Fabric Softener as a Coolant Additive = Lower Temps

**URL:** https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fabric-softener-as-a-coolant-additive-lower-temps/47083
**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")
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### Author: ![LXIFLYBY](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/lxiflyby/32/7399_2.png) [@LXIFLYBY](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LXIFLYBY)
#### Post date: [April 20, 2008, 4:31pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fabric-softener-as-a-coolant-additive-lower-temps/47083/12 "2008-04-20T16:31:30Z")

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fwiw ive heard that by adding acetone itll do the same thing because it reduces the surface tension in the water and helps it be less viscous… im not really sure and im not sure you wanna add acetone to your radiator lol but i have heard about it

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