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Originally Posted by Clev
About the grill block, I wonder how the decrease in drag from the grill block compares to the extra alternator draw from the fan. Is it possible that running the fan actually yields better mpg than leaving the grill open?
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Thats what I think. The Paseo's full grill block has returned excellent fuel economy for me. My trip to work is 21 miles and the fan may turn on at most a half dozen times (usually 1-2 times) on the way home. On the way to work in the morning, it never turns on due to lower ambient temperatures. Does the fan turning on 6 times justify 42 miles of driving with a hole in the block? I'm thinking no. You do have to make sure that with the fan on, it can pull enough air though. Also, for longer trips I'm sure its less than ideal.