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Old 09-17-2013, 10:11 PM   #13 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by cbaber View Post
It probably won't be an issue this winter, but consider getting a SG or UG so you can monitor intake temps, and more importantly water temp. You don't want your grille block to cause the fan to come on more than normal. And unless the factory gauge is numerical, it isn't precise enough to see 10 or 20 degree movements.
I would suggest a fan indicator light. I remember someone saying that his car got better mileage even with his fan always on, but you should at least know if it is.
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