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chuckm · 11-19-2009, 08:21 AM

It is mostly an aero thing. Some engines also respond well to the warmer air (my FE does fall off as the temps drop). My upper grill block is made from a bit of sheet metal. I also added an LED to signal when my radiator fan kicked on, which lets me know if my temp is creeping up too high.

As theycallmeebryan mentions, driving technique is the biggest and easiest thing to modify. If you can afford one, a Scanguage is the best thing you can buy to help you see your driving habits, what works and what doesn't.

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chuckm Master EcoModder Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Monroe, LA Posts: 308 Exploder - '02 Ford Explorer xlt Rolla - '02 Toyota Corolla ce Team Toyota 90 day: 44.43 mpg (US) Thanks: 11 Thanked 13 Times in 12 Posts	It is mostly an aero thing. Some engines also respond well to the warmer air (my FE does fall off as the temps drop). My upper grill block is made from a bit of sheet metal. I also added an LED to signal when my radiator fan kicked on, which lets me know if my temp is creeping up too high. As theycallmeebryan mentions, driving technique is the biggest and easiest thing to modify. If you can afford one, a Scanguage is the best thing you can buy to help you see your driving habits, what works and what doesn't. __________________ "Jesus didn't bring 'Natty Lite' to the party. He brought the good stuff." Last edited by chuckm; 11-19-2009 at 11:19 AM..