- Joined
- Feb 28, 2001
- Messages
- 8,030
- Reaction score
- 4,367
- Points
- 113
- Location
- Dayton Oregon
- Vehicle Year
- 1990, 1997
- Make / Model
- Ford
- Engine Type
- 2.3 (4 Cylinder)
- Engine Size
- 2.3 Turbo
- Transmission
- Manual
- 2WD / 4WD
- 4WD
- Total Lift
- 6
- Tire Size
- 35"
That rag covering roughly half the radiator is PERFECT for the winter apparently... last late summer/fall I flushed the cooling system, put in a new Motorcraft thermostat and switched the heater core hoses to try that which helped but not much... being a Lima under 50F the temp needle barely moved so barely staying in closed loop fuel control most likely since the fuel mileage drops almost 10% when it's cold...
Anywho, this morning it was about 35F, the temp gauge went up to where it should be within about 4 miles and I had heat all the way to work and home... I'd pull the fan but then there's times like my way home tonight where it took 20 minutes to drive 3 miles... all in 45-55mph zone... stupid rubber neckers...
Anywho, this morning it was about 35F, the temp gauge went up to where it should be within about 4 miles and I had heat all the way to work and home... I'd pull the fan but then there's times like my way home tonight where it took 20 minutes to drive 3 miles... all in 45-55mph zone... stupid rubber neckers...