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Posted: 12/3/2016 11:05:20 AM EDT
My car seems more peppy after a coolant flush

Was a dog before but now I'm able to break the tires loose on the pavement

Link Posted: 12/3/2016 11:06:35 AM EDT
[#1]
Yes. Nitrogen filled tires will give you better handling too.
Link Posted: 12/3/2016 11:06:41 AM EDT
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Um, no.
Link Posted: 12/3/2016 11:08:28 AM EDT
[#3]
No, it's in your head.
Link Posted: 12/3/2016 11:10:10 AM EDT
[#4]
Try replacing your blinker fluid first.

Link Posted: 12/3/2016 11:10:13 AM EDT
[#5]
Just wait until you change the wipers!
Link Posted: 12/3/2016 11:10:19 AM EDT
[#6]
new Chuck Taylors make you run faster and jump higher too.
Link Posted: 12/3/2016 11:10:20 AM EDT
[#7]
Yeah not one bit
Link Posted: 12/3/2016 11:17:53 AM EDT
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Link Posted: 12/3/2016 11:26:28 AM EDT
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My car seems more peppy after a coolant flush

Was a dog before but now I'm able to break the tires loose on the pavement
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Nope, but the mechanic noticing that loose vacuum line while he was under the hood and reconnecting it could.
Link Posted: 12/3/2016 11:30:57 AM EDT
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Nope, but the mechanic noticing that loose vacuum line while he was under the hood and reconnecting it could.
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My car seems more peppy after a coolant flush

Was a dog before but now I'm able to break the tires loose on the pavement

Nope, but the mechanic noticing that loose vacuum line while he was under the hood and reconnecting it could.


Lies!  Thats from changing the underhood light.
Link Posted: 12/3/2016 11:33:23 AM EDT
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lol wtf
Link Posted: 12/3/2016 11:42:09 AM EDT
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Well you can't argue with the facts....the car can spin the tires and has much smoother acceleration now
Link Posted: 12/3/2016 11:48:25 AM EDT
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Sound logic, for even better performance disconnect the upper and lower radiator hoses.
Link Posted: 12/3/2016 11:50:29 AM EDT
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K&N filter and its track ready. 
Link Posted: 12/3/2016 11:51:46 AM EDT
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Nope, but the mechanic noticing that loose vacuum line while he was under the hood and reconnecting it could.
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I'm going with this as well.
Link Posted: 12/3/2016 11:55:49 AM EDT
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Well you can't argue with the facts....the car can spin the tires and has much smoother acceleration now
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You clearly don't have all the facts. Its possible they disconnected your battery and it reset your ecu or maybe as said above the tech found a vacuum line that popped off.  Draining your freaken coolant and refilling it didn't do a damn thing for performance.
Link Posted: 12/3/2016 12:04:59 PM EDT
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Yes. Nitrogen filled tires will give you better handling too.
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I thought along with the new shit site layout that sarcasm was also outlawed.
Link Posted: 12/3/2016 12:06:31 PM EDT
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Only if you were having some overheating before.  Otherwise no.
Link Posted: 12/3/2016 12:07:54 PM EDT
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new C huck Taylors make you run faster and jump higher too.
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Not to mention, play longer.
Link Posted: 12/3/2016 12:09:15 PM EDT
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You're thinking of PF Flyers.

Link Posted: 12/3/2016 12:10:49 PM EDT
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They are always faster and run better after you wash them.
Link Posted: 12/3/2016 12:10:55 PM EDT
[#22]
It will also increase your skills with the ladies or men if that is how you roll
. I don't judge .
Link Posted: 12/3/2016 12:16:03 PM EDT
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Car breaks traction due to the oil on the ground that the tires picked up in the shop, plus the silicon shiny tire spray.  If you really want to see it go faster, pop two spare tires on the drive wheels.  You'll be amazed at how much faster the car goes. Smaller tires mean more RPM's.
Link Posted: 12/3/2016 12:21:55 PM EDT
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...If you really want to see it go faster, pop two spare tires on the drive wheels.  You'll be amazed at how much faster the car goes. Smaller tires mean more RPM's.
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This may make the car quicker, but not faster. In fact, quite the opposite.
Link Posted: 12/3/2016 12:26:27 PM EDT
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Coolant change typically adds about 5 horsepower per gallon.
Link Posted: 12/3/2016 12:28:05 PM EDT
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Have you tried filling the engine with sand to smooth out the internals, then rinsing with water to clean, and refilling with oil?

Runs a whole lot smoother and faster.
Link Posted: 12/3/2016 12:37:24 PM EDT
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Link Posted: 12/3/2016 12:40:20 PM EDT
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Nope, unless it running hot.
Link Posted: 12/3/2016 3:20:02 PM EDT
[#29]
Strap cow magnets to your fuel line and improve your mileage 25%!
Link Posted: 12/3/2016 3:22:51 PM EDT
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And the vortex thing for the air intake.

Link Posted: 12/3/2016 3:23:48 PM EDT
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I've done two intensive coolant flushes on cars where the car ended up pinging a lot less afterwards.  
If the OP isn't trolling, this might be what is going on - - a reduction in detonation leading to a tiny bit more power.
Link Posted: 12/3/2016 4:11:23 PM EDT
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No, it's in your head.
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Ignore that.

It's in your radiator. The magic, I mean.

Link Posted: 12/3/2016 4:14:59 PM EDT
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Shitty, old coolant can contribute to knocking.   If you have a knock sensor, the ECU could have been compensating and causing a reduction in power.

You want to keep on top of the coolant anyways, bad coolant + aluminum blocks = no good.
Link Posted: 12/3/2016 4:15:40 PM EDT
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The replies are killing me
Link Posted: 12/3/2016 4:15:44 PM EDT
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Have you tried filling the engine with sand to smooth out the internals, then rinsing with water to clean, and refilling with oil?

Runs a whole lot smoother and faster.
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  OP: Seriously, DO NOT do this. it was joke, and  will NOT make your vehicle spin it's tires  better.
Link Posted: 12/3/2016 4:18:13 PM EDT
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Change out your muffler bearing that's where it at
Link Posted: 12/3/2016 4:25:47 PM EDT
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You clearly don't have all the facts. Its possible they disconnected your battery and it reset your ecu or maybe as said above the tech found a vacuum line that popped off.  Draining your freaken coolant and refilling it didn't do a damn thing for performance.
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But if you pour a can of WD40 into your engine oil you'll definitely see better result's
Link Posted: 12/3/2016 4:28:24 PM EDT
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Just wait and see how fast it goes after you wash it.
Link Posted: 12/3/2016 4:28:45 PM EDT
[#39]
What state are you from.  Chilly weather gives you more power!  
Link Posted: 12/3/2016 4:31:06 PM EDT
[#40]
Yes.

And new shoes will make you run faster.



gd
Link Posted: 12/3/2016 4:36:47 PM EDT
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Sure op. Applying the same principle, an enema will give you more horsepower/stamina as well.
Link Posted: 12/3/2016 4:38:04 PM EDT
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Racing Stripes are the best way.
Link Posted: 12/3/2016 5:11:19 PM EDT
[#43]
I hear ethanol gas really helps performance!


Link Posted: 12/3/2016 5:14:38 PM EDT
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Yes. Nitrogen filled tires will give you better handling too.
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This, but when you fill your tires with nitrogen, all of the valve stems have to be at 12 o'clock.  A lot of people don't know that.
Link Posted: 12/3/2016 5:28:58 PM EDT
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Is it colder outside (more dense air / more power / less traction)?  Did you happen to move to a significantly lower altitude at the same time?
Link Posted: 12/3/2016 5:32:49 PM EDT
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Your mechanic must have put some Seafoam in the coolant.  That will clear out any buildup in the coolant filter and burn off any carbon at the coolant check valve that goes into the fuel pump.


Link Posted: 12/3/2016 5:33:23 PM EDT
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If you change the power bands you will be  
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