ACERS DEMAND LOWER ENGINE operating temperatures
in order to achieve maximum effi ciency
and horsepower on the track, while the straight
water coolant used by many racers opens
engines up to damaging radiator and water
pump corrosion. New AMSOIL Dominator®
Coolant Boost (RDCB) provides racers and
motorists with signifi cantly lower engine operating
temperatures, quicker engine warm-up
times and advanced corrosion protection.
Dominator Coolant Boost is formulated
with proprietary tiered surfactant technology,
providing quick and effective heat transfer
inside radiator and cylinder heads, which
results in reduced operating temperatures,
more efficient operation, increased horsepower
and significantly reduced engine warm-up times in cold
weather. Coolant Boost also contains a robust mixture
of corrosion inhibitors that protect the radiator, heater
core, water pump, cylinder heads, engine block and
intake manifold from the damaging effects of corrosion.
Temperature Reduction Dynamometer Test
To test the temperature reduction capabilities of
Dominator Coolant Boost, dyno tests were performed
on a Chevy 350 cubic inch engine with an aluminum
block and cylinder heads. Running the test with both
straight water and water treated with Coolant Boost,
the engine was operated at 4,500 rpm until coolant
temperature stabilized.
| Coolant Mixture |
Stabilized Coolant Temperature |
| Straight Water |
221° F |
| Water with Coolant Boost |
202° F |
Test results show water treated with Coolant Boost
provided a 19° F temperature reduction.
Aluminum Corrosion Test
The Aluminum Corrosion Test (ASTM D-4340) measures
the corrosion protection properties of Dominator Coolant
Boost in modern automobile and high-performance race
engines with aluminum cylinder heads. A cast aluminum
puck was heated to 275°F at 28 PSI and exposed to the
test coolant mixture for one week. Weight loss of less
than 1.0 mg is required to pass the test.
| Coolant Mixture |
Weight Loss |
| Straight Water |
3.97 mg/cm2/wk |
| Water with Coolant Boost |
0.14 mg/cm2/wk |
Test results show water treated with Coolant Boost
easily passed the Aluminum Corrosion Test.
Metal Corrosion Test
The Metal Corrosion Test (ASTM D-2570) measures
corrosion protection properties in automotive cooling
systems. Using ASTM corrosive water designed to
simulate hard and corrosive water in degraded coolant,
six metal coupons constructed of the most common
metals in automotive cooling systems were exposed to
the test coolant mixture at 190°F. The coolant was
maintained at a temperature and fl ow rate equivalent
to the operating conditions seen in most passenger
vehicles. Corrosive weight loss suffered during the test
determines the additive’s corrosion protection properties.
| Metal |
Straight Water Weight Loss |
Water With Coolant Boost Weight Loss |
| Copper |
66 mg |
7 mg |
| Solder |
120 mg |
0 mg |
| Brass |
59 mg |
3 mg |
| Steel |
54 mg |
0 mg |
| Cast Iron |
117 mg |
0 mg |
| Cast Aluminum |
89 mg |
0 mg |
Test results show water treated with Coolant Boost
significantly reduced weight loss due to corrosion.
Recommendations
Dominator Coolant Boost is recommended with both
racing applications using straight water coolant and
automotive applications using 50/50 coolant/water
mixtures.
Dominator® Coolant Boost
- RDCBCN-EA, 16-oz bottle
- RDCBCN-CA, case of (6) 16-oz bottles