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Blocking Off / Partly Covering Radiator

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04 Nov 2012 06:49 #52190 by Jimnyash
Blocking Off / Partly Covering Radiator was created by Jimnyash
Does anyone do this in winter?

I remember seeing vehicles with a partly blocked off radiator in winter (I guess to help the engine reach temperature and warm up the interior quicker).

I've also seen that some newer cars (Diesels mainly though) have optional extras to block off some grilles for the winter when the average temp is below +10 deg C.

Just wondering if anyone does it / has tried it with a Jimny?

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04 Nov 2012 07:32 #52191 by j999pre
I blocked off the bottom of my rad when I went to tong recently. This was more to stop it getting full of mud etc. It worked and didn't affect temps at all. I have removed out now though as it didn't look the best and I have the mot looming.

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04 Nov 2012 07:41 #52193 by Jimnyash
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Did you use anything in particular or just something like cardboard? Apparently Estate Agents For Sale signs are good for it!

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04 Nov 2012 08:57 #52198 by Paul4x4
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I have always the whole rad covered with cardboard in winter. I only take it out when offroading. It's hard to get the engine warm up without the cardboard when there's -20 out there! :)

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04 Nov 2012 09:49 #52200 by Jimnyash
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Paul4x4 wrote: I have always the whole rad covered with cardboard in winter. I only take it out when offroading. It's hard to get the engine warm up without the cardboard when there's -20 out there! :)


Sounds like your temperatures are a little more extreme :blink: ;)

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