Today i got some time to finaly replace the multibelt. It was already a few weeks squeaking.
Searching in the 2288 pages 135Mb garage manual file...
Here is the lay-out of the belt:
The old belt removed and the new belt ready to go in its final position under tension:
Under tension:
And the old belt:
When this was done, i was thinking/dreaming of a partial lower grill block.
I needed some black plastic, or something.
When i was looking for my wrench, i saw an old linceplate laying around.
PERFECT!
So here is what you need:
Saw it in peaces:
Turn the back to the front, and use 4 zipties.
Done
The upper grill block is rated at around 80-85% blocked.
Now the lower is blocked for somewhere around 20-25%.
Hopefully it shortens warm up times, otherwise, there will be blocked even more.
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Previous car. SUV. From 2011
+ 10l/100km to 2017
5,516l/100km.
2017 without holiday:
5,397l/100km
EPA Rated average: 8,1l/100km
Current ride: plug in 285hp hybrid
EPA Rated average: 2,8l/100km