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Old 10-29-2016, 04:40 AM   #95 (permalink)
MJamson
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Originally Posted by Fingie View Post
We got the seasonal speed limits (Max 80km/h on all roads, except motorways 100km/h)

Now I can drive 80km/h so my consumption drops. Gotta block the grille and use my DEFA block heater.
I find almost everybody around Göteborg just drives the same summer or winter. Speed 'limits' are more suggested sppeds so most drive 20 km / h faster.

For the grill I found some corrogated plastic and have made several grill blocks, with each block having a slightly different sized holes. Then as the temperatures change I can swap the grills.

My plan (if I every get round to it) is to have a complete block with several adjustable vents that I can manually open.

Has the Vaz got an under engine cover ? - I bought an aftermarket one and I have found that its helps a little with economy, but it keeps the engine soooo much cleaner.
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