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Old 05-11-2012, 02:11 PM   #13 (permalink)
JRMichler
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Originally Posted by pete c View Post
I wonder if the engine will make enough heat to get to proper running temp during cold weather if you are using the intake heater and the cabin heater.
The heat used by the intake heater goes right back into the engine, so should have no effect on warmup time. Theoretically.

On the other hand, an intake heater that uses exhaust manifold heat should theoretically warm up faster.

Somebody want to run some tests of warmup time?
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06 Canyon: The vacuum gauge plus wheel covers helped increase summer 2015 mileage to 38.5 MPG, while summer 2016 mileage was 38.6 MPG without the wheel covers. Drove 33,021 miles 2016-2018 at 35.00 MPG.

22 Maverick: Summer 2022 burned 62.74 gallons in 3145.1 miles for 50.1 MPG. Winter 2023-2024 - 2416.7 miles, 58.66 gallons for 41 MPG.
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