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Old Dec 17, 2003 | 09:08 AM
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Question additive for coolant

what is this additive and what does it do
 
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Old Dec 17, 2003 | 02:39 PM
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FW-16. It prevents caviation which is little holes in the cylinder walls caused from little bubbles that form and then collapse from the vibration of the engine. The additive creates a "barrier" between the bubble and the cylinder wall so that when it collapses, it does so onto the "barrier" instead of the wall itself. Caviation is more common among the older 7.3s than the 6.9s and I think almost non exsistent among powerstrokes, but it is my understanding that any diesel or gas engine can fall victim to it. Its cheap and easy and sure beats replacing the motor.
 
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Old Dec 17, 2003 | 09:31 PM
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Haven't heard of FW-16, is it purple too? I use Nalcool or Napacool, same stuff.
 
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Old Dec 18, 2003 | 05:18 AM
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FW-16 is the Ford version of the additive. Its kind of bluish in color. I'm sure one is just as good as the other.
 
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