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Originally Posted by dirtydave
Ac and power steering delete maybe even an alternator delete or you could probably leave the belt off if you only drive 5 miles to work.
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Alternator is out of the question as I want to be able to charge my phone and flashlight at work, I may invest in other ways to do this but not right now. Power steering is already deleted forgot to mention that. A/C isn't an option either, although would taking the belt off the A/C so I could put it on when I do drive in the daytime an option? Or would that not do anything.
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Originally Posted by basjoos
Engine block heater
Full grill block that can be partially or completely opened by the driver as they are driving
Engine blanket/insulation around the engine compartment (make it easily removable for when you need to make a long trip).
Since you have a short, stop and go, low speed commute, anything you can do to reduce weight, decrease rolling resistance, and reduce the time it takes for your engine to heat up to normal operating temps will help. Aerodynamic improvements will help but are less dominant at those speeds.
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Aren't engine block heaters 200$+? I never thought about the full adjustable grill block, I'll definitely be doing that. I thought about buying a big heating blanket (like one you use for a human to sleep) and putting it under the hood but I'm not sure if that would even be effective.