[Vwdiesel] Oil Light/Buzzer

[Harmon Seaver]

On Fri, Feb 14, 2003 at 03:35:34PM -0800, Tyler Casioqv Backman wrote:
> Then why do 95% of semi trucks use cardboard, or some sort of bra to
> block cold air from getting to the engine bay in cold weather? The
> devices they use usually have different sized flaps that they can open
> and close to regulate the amount of air reaching the engine bay.

    I had a Mack that had variable flaps to cover the radiator, but always
thought that was just to keep the fuel filters warmer. And only then in really
severe weather.


> The
> stock thermostat, which is likely 170 degrees

      I'd never consider running a thermostat that low, even in Summer.
Get one that does at least 190. You're wasting fuel.



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