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Coolant heater, Good or bad? (Heater runs on diesel fuel)
Hi guys,
Looking for opinions on my next possible modification to my ford galaxy.
The car is a standard 1999 Ford Galaxy tdi apart from an engine kill switch for EOC, and soon to be engine start switch for the same reason. I almost exclusively drive around town and when i first got the car and drove it "normally" I was getting around 30mpg. After deciding I should be able to get better F.E I adapted my driving style and am now getting nearly 43mpg. I added the kill switch at the start of this tank and so far seem to be getting more than 50mpg, but time will tell on that one.
Anyway my car is fitted with a aux heater that cuts in when the ambient temp is below 5c heating the coolant to 85c before cutting out, the question is will it save me fuel if i put a switch in to activate the heater went i want, to heat the engine quicker? The heater runs off diesel so is using some fuel to heat the engine but it will heat the engine abound 20-30 times faster than just driving the car.
All opinions appreciated
Andy
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