Internal Combustion Engine HEAT

Cause and Cure Basics.

Heat is natural in an internal combustion engine.  In fact, heat is what is primarily produced and horsepower (output) is a by-product.

What produces the heat and some ways to improve performance.

Ignition and combustion of the fuel/air mixture 

• Normal condition. A free flowing intake and exhaust keeps cool air moving in and hot gasses moving out.  Improving this condition improves performance, but changing this condition should be controlled.  Over modification can reduce performance and reliability.

Clutch slippage or release and engagement

• Excessive slippage is an abnormal condition.  Reduce excessive slippage during release and engagement.  You will experience a more positive "hook up".  Oil selection is a major factor.  Worn or mismatched parts can play a significant role.  When making horsepower improvements don't forget the overall gains will only be as good as the weakest link.

Friction from metal to metal contact of moving parts

• Normal condition.  Reduce friction of metal parts through lubricants. 
• Transfer heat away from engine through the cooling system.

TWO2COOL lives in these sectors of performance gains through our specifically engineered proprietary cooling additive for oil and our Heat Transfer Technologies for coolant applications.

Ambient temperatures

• External dirt and fluids retain heat on engine and radiators so keep it clean.
• Stay in the shade or cover when possible
• Cool engine/fuel/coolant between uses/motos.  Careful not to cool it too quickly as the metals need time to adjust without excessive force.  (i.e don't spray a hot motor with water)

Preignition or detonation

• Abnormal condition.  Typically caused by stale/contaminated fuel or insufficient octane.  Use fuel that does not contain ethanol and provides the recommended octane for the motor setup.  Be consistent and remember just because it's running doesn't mean it's good.
• Worn parts can cause overheating and preignition.  Keep track of your motor time with an engine timer and perform the appropriate maintenance intervals.  The more modified the motor is, the more frequent these requirements become.

TWO2COOL engine products are designed to assist with the challenges of heat.  This is done by selecting perfectly consistent, superior base oil products.  Combining our specifically engineered, proprietary (patented) additives.  Our solutions increase lubrication while reducing friction and carry heat away for dissipation through heat transfer technologies.  The results, as scientifically documented, are motors that run up to 60 degrees cooler and gain 3-4% horsepower.  This is a noticeable difference for the rider and is competitively priced with lesser quality oils.  Our oil solutions are legal in all known race sanctioning bodies and we have a coolant solution for zero glycol requirements.  

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