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Insulated Engine Compartment for Better Fuel Economy?
Hello All!
Being winter, we all get a little more concerned about heat, and how to keep getting good fuel economy, despite snow on the road, and thick engine oil bogging us down.
Typical EcoMods for winter usually include use of a block heater, and blocking much of the radiator.
What I am curious about is the concept of an insulated engine compartment.
If you use a block heater, wouldn't it work better if the wind didn't blow the heat away, and it didn't just radiate out through the hood?
Has anyone experimented with insulating or wind-proofing their engine compartment for improved winter performance?
If so, I would LOVE to hear about it!!!!
Thanks,
-Ben
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