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Old 11-29-2023, 10:42 AM   #78 (permalink)
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Even Fancier Metro - '14 Mitsubishi Mirage top spec
90 day: 70.75 mpg (US)

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Originally Posted by JacobLeSann View Post
I’ve noticed from the get-go that this car does not like any form of grille block. It likes to kick in the rad fans at stop lights, which isn’t correct (imo) in this fall weather.
I had a 2007 Civic sedan for a year or so, and I did a bunch of mods to it, including a full upper & partial lower grille block. I didn't notice the fans running excessively.

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