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groar · 11-05-2008, 05:14 PM

Thanks a lot

I will not need snow tires, as I can see snow only once every 2 years...
I finished my full grill block lately. Now the temperature on the dash board start to climb later, but reaches its steady temperature faster. No overheat

I will lower the tire pressure from 51 (max sidewall) back to 46, as max sidewall is too uncomfortable with the roads I have to use in my city.
I changed the wipers this week-end and used an anti-rain product : I was feeling like at wrap 9 in Star-Trek today

Finally my only interrogation is the EBH (engine block heater)...

Is one of you living in a 220V world have found a 220V EBH ? I can see only 110V EBH on Internet.

In fact I don't know if it can be profitable, economically or ecologically, as night temperatures are going under 0°C only 30 times by year in here. Currently with 5-9°C (41-48°F) I do feel the MPG drop in spite of the full grill block installed : 15% less FE compared to 20°C (68°F).

Denis.

11-05-2008, 05:14 PM	#4 (permalink)
groar X-Frenchy: very Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Toulouse, France Posts: 595 scenic - '01 renault scenic 90 day: 43.09 mpg (US) megane - '97 renault megane classic Diesel 90 day: 72.53 mpg (US) dennisius - '06 Toyota Prius Team Toyota 90 day: 69.27 mpg (US) Thanks: 9 Thanked 34 Times in 23 Posts	Thanks a lot I will not need snow tires, as I can see snow only once every 2 years... I finished my full grill block lately. Now the temperature on the dash board start to climb later, but reaches its steady temperature faster. No overheat I will lower the tire pressure from 51 (max sidewall) back to 46, as max sidewall is too uncomfortable with the roads I have to use in my city. I changed the wipers this week-end and used an anti-rain product : I was feeling like at wrap 9 in Star-Trek today Finally my only interrogation is the EBH (engine block heater)... Is one of you living in a 220V world have found a 220V EBH ? I can see only 110V EBH on Internet. In fact I don't know if it can be profitable, economically or ecologically, as night temperatures are going under 0°C only 30 times by year in here. Currently with 5-9°C (41-48°F) I do feel the MPG drop in spite of the full grill block installed : 15% less FE compared to 20°C (68°F). Denis. __________________ Save money & CO2 at home : http://ecorenovator.org/ Created and managed by the creators of http://ecomodder.com/ --- Earth and health are priceless, so are kilotank and AT-PZEV Best Mégane tank: 1268.9mi @ 77.847 MPG(US) 2008/06-2011/10 saving: 5725.5 kg CO2 (5342.6+382.9) Diesel / Money: 42.17% = 2446.25€ = 3357.26$ --- megane : thread - kill switch.