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Old 12-03-2015, 07:49 PM   #55 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by PaulB2 View Post
My 2013 Passat has the engine air intake at the top of the grill, so I'm inclined to not cover that up! I'm wondering if nobody else is worrying about that? I don't see any evidence of it in these pictures. Seems to me this car relies a bit on a ram air effect...
Most of the new vehicles DO have a ram air action, helps with the MPG's at speed.
Granted, majority of cars are still aspirated motors, yours may not. TDI ?

Leave equal size breathing space as the air intake space for the radiator cool air entrance.
You being in the cold temperatures could adjust tighter +/_

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