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| Author: | 4wheeldeal [ Wed Oct 17, 2012 2:31 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Winter Prep |
Just want to check in with people at what temp should I start blocking off the rad, and using the block heater, etc? I'm in Southern Ontario so the odd morning it can be below freezing and has already, but it also is +10 in the morning too. Input welcome, thanks! |
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| Author: | papaindigo [ Wed Oct 17, 2012 2:54 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Winter Prep |
No opinion on blocking radiator but I tend to use the block heater, primarily for the comfort of early cabin heat, beginning at about 25F and would certainly use it regularly if lows were in the mid-teens F. FYI you can put it on a timer set to come on a couple of hours before you need the vehicle and do remember it only heats the block not other systems with fluids like transfer case, tranny and differential so it's best to drive gently for the first little bit will those other fluids circulate and begin to warm up. |
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| Author: | DynoPax [ Thu Oct 18, 2012 12:06 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Winter Prep |
Southern Ontario has mild winter weather, so I would probably use the rad block during the coldest months (Jan-Feb) only. As far as plugging the block heater, i too start to use it once overnight temps average under the freezing point... Easier to start, cabin heats up faster and less stress on engine. X2 on papaindigo's proposal of using a timer, very useful and only required to be setup for 2-3 hours before start in the morning... I personnally block off the front grill, remove the Hayden clutch & fan, put back the engine cover, disconnect the air filter box inlet to let the engine breath warmer air (best for MPG in winter). I am about to do the glow plugs and will take the opportunity to reroute EGR cooling fins coolant so to bypass it (have GDE tune), which will help keep the coolant more stable temp-wise. I am also considering having an Amsoil cone filter for winter, just need to figure out the required hardware to do so... |
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| Author: | painemann [ Thu Oct 18, 2012 7:13 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Winter Prep |
DynoPax wrote: I personnally block off the front grill, remove the Hayden clutch & fan, put back the engine cover, disconnect the air filter box inlet to let the engine breath warmer air (best for MPG in winter). I am about to do the glow plugs and will take the opportunity to reroute EGR cooling fins coolant so to bypass it (have GDE tune), which will help keep the coolant more stable temp-wise. I am also considering having an Amsoil cone filter for winter, just need to figure out the required hardware to do so... I like some of your winterizing methods, might try and remove the fan this winter and replace it with the setup you have in the spring. no over heating issues without the main fan? what temps are safe to run without a clutch fan? |
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| Author: | ChooChooman74 [ Thu Oct 18, 2012 8:48 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Winter Prep |
Just got my new snow boots on my winter rims. Firestone Winter force 245/70R16. They look mean. Local dealer had a buy 3 get 1 free deal. Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk 2 |
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| Author: | DynoPax [ Fri Oct 19, 2012 12:55 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Winter Prep |
painemann wrote: DynoPax wrote: I personnally block off the front grill, remove the Hayden clutch & fan, put back the engine cover, disconnect the air filter box inlet to let the engine breath warmer air (best for MPG in winter). I am about to do the glow plugs and will take the opportunity to reroute EGR cooling fins coolant so to bypass it (have GDE tune), which will help keep the coolant more stable temp-wise. I am also considering having an Amsoil cone filter for winter, just need to figure out the required hardware to do so... I like some of your winterizing methods, might try and remove the fan this winter and replace it with the setup you have in the spring. no over heating issues without the main fan? what temps are safe to run without a clutch fan? None whatsoever, except that I made sure to open up the front grill a bit, when temp was hovering around or above freezing point. I believe if you are required to tow frequently will it become mandatory to leave the fan. I also consider it safe (without fan) when the average temperature maintains itself under freezing... |
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| Author: | striperman36 [ Fri Oct 19, 2012 1:27 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Winter Prep |
FIA winter wrap. Block Heater timer Tonight I'm goin to ChooChooMan's house and take his winter tires. |
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| Author: | ATXKJ [ Sat Oct 20, 2012 9:34 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Winter Prep |
uuummmhhh - turn off the AC button and rotate the heater control...... (or course that's in the morning - afternoons - AC is still better....) of course our winter is typically 50's at night mid 80's during the day... |
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