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Sean T. · 11-19-2008, 01:35 AM

I know that most hoods have a "blanket" under them to insulate the engine compartment... I plan on getting a second one just to beef up the insulation.

I have been thinking... would it be worth it to get a large blanket or quilt and bungee it to the hood of the car when I run into the store or something, to keep the car warm if I am going to be more than 10 minutes? Or even to leave on my car while I am in class...

The theory seems to be good, but practicality might be difficult because if it snows, then I am stuck with a snow covered blanket to clean off and fold back into the trunk...

Anybody have any comments or thoughts???

11-19-2008, 01:35 AM	#1 (permalink)
Sean T. EcoMod Wannabe Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Lake Orion, MI Posts: 448 Taurusaurus Rex - '97 Ford Taurus GL (Sedan) 90 day: 19.39 mpg (US) Blue Wagon - '00 Ford Taurus Wagon SE Comfort 90 day: 19.61 mpg (US) Thanks: 6 Thanked 18 Times in 11 Posts	Hood blanket... literally? (engine compartment thermal insulation) I know that most hoods have a "blanket" under them to insulate the engine compartment... I plan on getting a second one just to beef up the insulation. I have been thinking... would it be worth it to get a large blanket or quilt and bungee it to the hood of the car when I run into the store or something, to keep the car warm if I am going to be more than 10 minutes? Or even to leave on my car while I am in class... The theory seems to be good, but practicality might be difficult because if it snows, then I am stuck with a snow covered blanket to clean off and fold back into the trunk... Anybody have any comments or thoughts??? __________________