Full Grill Blocker for Winter ?

[aspitaletto]

Was considering blocking off my grill entirely once the sub-30 deg temps get here. Anyone here run a total Grill blocking setup, and does it help the engine warm up faster?

[MGREEN11]

I think this subject was covered last winter? Or maybe it was addressed as a fuel-saving measure by acting as a deflector and the consensus for that was that it wasn't recommended. In -30 deg sub-artic areas, I can't see how it would hurt. Chicago is experiencing (so far) its warmest December temps in 9 years (thanks to la nina as the weather people have been blaming it on) so I wouldn't have a need to do it.

[aspitaletto]

Originally Posted by MGREEN11

I think this subject was covered last winter? Or maybe it was addressed as a fuel-saving measure by acting as a deflector and the consensus for that was that it wasn't recommended. In -30 deg sub-artic areas, I can't see how it would hurt. Chicago is experiencing (so far) its warmest December temps in 9 years (thanks to la nina as the weather people have been blaming it on) so I wouldn't have a need to do it.

so, Grill Blocker was a Failure ?

[FXSTi]

While we are back on this subject, does anyone know what temp thermostat we have and/or the temp that the fan comes on?

[billnchristy]

While it may not increase fuel economy aerodynamically it will warm your engine up faster and get it to its most efficient operating temp sooner which will reduce consumption.

[iamz]

Originally Posted by FXSTi

While we are back on this subject, does anyone know what temp thermostat we have and/or the temp that the fan comes on?

Mine seems to open up when the coolent temp hits 86 or 87 C (187 F)

[mortj109]

Thermostate opens around 92F as for the fan coming on mine will kick in when engine temp is at 212 degrees F when Im driving its anytime

[Corvair]

Isn't the thomostat for? My ScanGagauge 2 shows a temp of anywhere form 178 to 181 most of the time when warmed up. Once in a while it hits low 190's. 130 is when I start to get heat.

[aspitaletto]

Originally Posted by billnchristy

While it may not increase fuel economy aerodynamically it will warm your engine up faster and get it to its most efficient operating temp sooner which will reduce consumption.

That was my thinking also, especially for commuting