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Re. grille blocking: OBD-II instrumentation like a ScanGauge or equivalent would also be good for monitoring coolant temperature -- and they save the max value in the current trip data, so you will know if your cooling fan has come on (assuming you've tested the fan/temp threshold). Or you could add a LED to the fan circuit and mount it where you'll see it.

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