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Unread 04-15-2003, 02:48 PM   #14
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Originally posted by Blackeagle
So couldn't you lower the viscosity level by adding alcohol? Or blending in wiper fluid, which is a differant way of adding the alcohol.

Trick would be in hitting the right balance so as to keep as much water as possible to maintain the higher effectiveness of water vs. alcohol wouldn't it?
Yes, as you add alcohol the viscosity and heat capacity both go down. Finding the optimal mix for the system would likely require some experimentation.
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