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Old 07-30-2010, 09:34 PM   #8 (permalink)
Laurentiu
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Originally Posted by RobertSmalls View Post
Simple, clever, probably effective. I may have to try something similar.

How much did it increase your temperature reading when hot?

My radiator fan kicks on and off based on the coolant temperature reading. I only have a 5-10°F window between the radiator fan and the thermostat.
Well, the device could be rigged to a button ON/OFF, it would be possible , no ? Also , even better I would think you could put a timer in the circuit, one that could be set to let's say 3 minutes. You start the car, the timer starts as well (like staircase-lights) and then it stays on for that initial minutes you need a leaner burn, then turns itself off to avoid starting the radiator-fan at lower than needed temps.
I don't know, I'm not mechanically inclined so my idea might not work..
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