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Old 04-25-2024, 07:09 AM   #3 (permalink)
BlueCoast
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Originally Posted by Logic View Post
Nice!

You might consider pre warming the engine if its short commutes from/to the same places.

Does anyone make a plugable element with a pump and probably an alternative to your stock thermostat?
Something you can simply splice into your cooling system?
(And remove the stock thermostat while you're there)
Thanks for the advice and suggestions! I'm not certain about the legalities of modifying my car's thermostat here in New Zealand. Beyond a certain threshold, any modifications requires an additional low volume vehicle (LVV) certification and additional inspections atop the annual Warrant of Fitness (WoF) inspections. However, regarding pre warming, I have had my eye on installing an engine block heater. As far as I can tell, this does not require additional certifications and inspections.

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