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Yeah I was thinking that too, but it is hard to tell what would be effecting mpg right now for several reasons.
1. It is getting colder here and rainy
2. I now have my studded 155/80 winters, which only go to 35psi (rather than the 45psi in the 145 all seasons)
3. Right now I am only driving one tank a month with a lot of city driving.
4. My Kamm-back is sagging from a snowfall, lol......
In January I will be back at UBC for my final courses, and will be driving 600+ miles a week and mostly HWY, so I will get some good data then!
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Originally posted by Darlo View PostYeah I was thinking that too, but it is hard to tell what would be effecting mpg right now for several reasons.
1. It is getting colder here and rainy
2. I now have my studded 155/80 winters, which only go to 35psi (rather than the 45psi in the 145 all seasons)
3. Right now I am only driving one tank a month with a lot of city driving.
4. My Kamm-back is sagging from a snowfall, lol......
In January I will be back at UBC for my final courses, and will be driving 600+ miles a week and mostly HWY, so I will get some good data then!
-1989 festiva auto to standard conversion, bp g5mr white, aspire swap- October 2010 Festiva of the Month
-1993 festiva stock standard blue, kia rio front struts
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Yup unless you thought I was saying the heater core was $20 (the rad was $20, lol), The core was $108 + tax = $121 (You would need to pay first though, as it is special order)
Gerry's Automotive
604-826-0519
Talk to Curtis in parts, as he is the one that got it in for me.
I could even pick it up for you as I live close to Gerry's. Just let me know.Last edited by Darlo; 11-30-2011, 02:34 PM.
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Darlo, you running a grill block?
Only the "vents" in my bumper let air into the engine compartment and through the radiator.
Seems to help warm-up faster and retain heat longer as well as reduce wind noise in the cabin. Mines not unobtrusive though, but seems to work well.'93 Blue 5spd 230K(down for clutch and overall maintanence)
'93 White B6 swap thanks to Skeeters Keeper
'92 Aqua parts Car
'93 Turquoise 5spd 137K
'90 White LX Thanks to FB71
"Your God of repentance will not save you.
Your holy ghost will not save you.
Your God plutonium will not save you.
In fact...
...You will not be saved!"
Prince of Darkness -1987
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Originally posted by Pu241 View PostDarlo, you running a grill block?
Only the "vents" in my bumper let air into the engine compartment and through the radiator.
Seems to help warm-up faster and retain heat longer as well as reduce wind noise in the cabin. Mines not unobtrusive though, but seems to work well.
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Originally posted by Darlo View PostNot at the moment, although I have in the past. My core was SO plugged that there was barely any heat no matter what I did! Now it is so roasty toasty that I will only have to block the grill when it gets really cold (-10C/14F)'93 Blue 5spd 230K(down for clutch and overall maintanence)
'93 White B6 swap thanks to Skeeters Keeper
'92 Aqua parts Car
'93 Turquoise 5spd 137K
'90 White LX Thanks to FB71
"Your God of repentance will not save you.
Your holy ghost will not save you.
Your God plutonium will not save you.
In fact...
...You will not be saved!"
Prince of Darkness -1987
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Originally posted by Pu241 View PostI don't run it for heat, mine seems to be working fine, I do it to reduce the amount of excess air flowing through the engine compartment. I run mine year round except when temps approach 90°F+!
I may be looking into a grille block this winter if a new thermostat doesn't warm things up.~Austin
Red 88 L (Ocho)
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Originally posted by Oren09 View PostDo you have pictures or details?
I may be looking into a grille block this winter if a new thermostat doesn't warm things up.
But seems to do the job.
I think a lot of wasted effort has been put into the thermostat, in some cases it did help, but I believe poor heat in the cabin is a heater core issue, and the temp gage in the cluster is a poor indicator of engine temp.
If you can get low to mid 40"s MPG wise, there is nothing wrong with your thermostat.
I fixed my gage by cleaning the sensor contact, cutting off the wired connector and soldering the wire directly to the sensor.
Response, range, and sensitivity all increased.'93 Blue 5spd 230K(down for clutch and overall maintanence)
'93 White B6 swap thanks to Skeeters Keeper
'92 Aqua parts Car
'93 Turquoise 5spd 137K
'90 White LX Thanks to FB71
"Your God of repentance will not save you.
Your holy ghost will not save you.
Your God plutonium will not save you.
In fact...
...You will not be saved!"
Prince of Darkness -1987
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My MPG is upper 30s.
Temp gauge would sit about middle in summer. Now it is usually around the bottom line of the arc. My heat is adequate.
Izzystiva however has very little heat and we have flushed the heater core.
That car also takes FOREVER to warm up according to the temp gauge. Doesn't get very warm when the car is moving, either.
I guess I will start with the temp sensor connector.~Austin
Red 88 L (Ocho)
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