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Old 08-17-2009, 11:03 AM   #258 (permalink)
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The coolant system has sensors in the thermos and block. It won't pump colder coolant from the thermos into the block.

IMO the ideal way is to heat the coolant in the thermos so its all insulated. 30-45 minutes and you start up with 150 degree coolant would be so awesome.
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