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Engine compartment fluid flashpoints

Jeriatric

Jeriatric

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FLUID TESTED
MSDS SOURCE(S)
FLASHPOINT (ASTM METHOD) see note 1
AUTO-IGNITION TEMPERATURE
PERCENT FLAMMABILITY LIMITS see note 2
#2 DIESEL FUEL
TESORO PETROLEUM CONOCO PHILLIPS
100-199°F
38-93°C
(D56)
350-625°F
177-329°C
0.3-10.0
UNLEADED GASOLINE
TESORO PETROLEUM CONOCO PHILLIPS
-45°F
-43°C
(D56)
495-833°F
257-444°C
1.3-7.6
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID
CITGO
302-383°F
150-195°C
(D93)
410-417°F
260-371°C
SEE NOTE 3
1-7
MOTOR OIL (conventional)
EXXON MOBILE
428°F
220°C
(D92)
500-700°F
260-371°C
see note 3
0.9-7.0
MOTOR OIL (synthetic)
EXXON MOBILE
428°F
220°C
(D92)
500-700°F
260-371°C
see note 3
0.9-7.0
BRAKE FLUID
ASHLAND (VALVOLINE)
>250°F
/121°C
(D93)
>419°F
/215°C
NO DATA
POWER STEERING FLUID
SHELL EXXON MOBILE
345°F
174°C
(D92)
500-700°F
260-371°C
see note 4
0.9-7.0
COOLANT (ethylene glycol)
OLD WORLD INDUSTRIES (PEAK)
247°F
119°C
(D3278)
748°F
398°C
3.2-15.3
COOLANT-DexCool (ethylene glycol)
TEXACO
260°F
127°C
(D93)
752°F
400°C
3.2-15.3
COOLANT (propylene glycol) see note 5
SHAMROCK CHICAGO (PRESTONE)
230°F
110°C
(D1310)
700°F
370°C
2.4-17.4
R134a REFRIGERANT
DUPONT
NONE
>1350°F
/743°C
NONE
COMPRESSOR OIL (PAG)
TECHNICAL CHEMICAL (CASTROL)
482-500°F
250-26°C
(D92)
NO DATA
NO DATA
COMPRESSOR OIL (ESTER)
TECHNICAL CHEMICAL (CASTROL)
>450°F
/232°C
(D92)
NO DATA
NO DATA
WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID (methanol) see note 5
PITT PENN OIL CO.
108°F
42°C
(D56)
730-878°F
388-470°C
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[TD="colspan: 5"] MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET INFORMATION FOR TYPICAL ENGINE COMPARTMENT FLUIDS
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[TD="colspan: 5"]NOTES:
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[TD="colspan: 5"]1. Refers to the laboratory test method used to determine the flash point.
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[TD="colspan: 5"]2. Flammability limits are related to the initial temperature of the fuel, higher temperatures result in wider flammability limits.
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[TD="colspan: 5"]3. NFPA 921, Guide for Fire and Explosion Investigations , 2004 Edition.
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[TD="colspan: 5"]4. Kirk's Fire Investigation, 5th Edition 2002.
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[TD="colspan: 5"]5. NOT TESTED. Data provided for comparison purposes.
[/TD]

TEST RESULTS

The first fluid tested was brake fluid, specifically DOT 3, used in both ABS and non-ABS systems. Spraying the brake fluid on the tubing heated to 1,000°F caused instant flame.

Worth the read and is complete with pictures from each fluid tested.

http://garrett-engineers.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=79&Itemid=82
 
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Wow this is really weird I was just laying awake last night unable to sleep because I didn't know the flashpoint of Citgo Automatic Transmission Fluid...................hmm who knew? :dontknow: :joke: :joke: :joke:
 
Duh....................I get it this is in reference to the spontaneous combusting Spyder Demo ride and ST melting master cylinders. Now I got the relevance, I just thought we were randomly throwing out MSDS details? :roflblack::roflblack:
 
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One thing to remember is that the flashpoint refers to the temperature necessary to create enough vapor to allow ignition in the presence of a spark. The auto-ignition temperature is the temperature at which the substance will ignite without a spark being present. That being said, virtually any of the fluids present in the Spyder will ignite if dripped on the header pipe or catalytic converter.
 
Hm. My brake fluid completely coated the exhaust elbow heading towards the muffler... When I lasered that pipe it came up at ~450F, just above the auto-ignition point of brake fluid.

Got lucky?

Scary stuff.
 
Buttsy said:
Duh....................I get it this is in reference to the spontaneous combusting Spyder Demo ride and ST melting master cylinders.

No problem Buttsy. We knew your first post was "Target Fixation". nojoke



Now I got the relevance, I just thought we were randomly throwing out MSDS details? :roflblack::roflblack:

There ya go................. thinking again. nojoke
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:banghead:
 
Lol ^^^^^^^^^^ my bad, there are so many threads going on this I can't keep up anymore? Maybe all these ST owners just need to sell them..............?:dontknow: :roflblack::roflblack: Deep breath folks Jerbear will appreciate it.............
 
Buttsy said:
Wow this is really weird I was just laying awake last night unable to sleep because I didn't know the flashpoint of Citgo Automatic Transmission Fluid...................hmm who knew? :dontknow: :joke: :joke: :joke:
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So, it wasn't just me...................
 
Thank you so much for the good tech information. I agree with any fluid drip on the top of the exhaust pipe will cause a potential fire. Lets keep a eye on our Spyders and make sure they are clean and dry.
 
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