steverally
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With my previous hybrid cars, Toyota Prius, Lexus CT and Lexus IS300h during the winter months I partially blocked off some of the radiator grill, usually the bottom section below the number plate, never dared block too much. The effect was the cars warmed up quicker with the reduced airflow, mpg went up a couple of MPG, and there never seemed any overheating problems.
Question is - can I do this with the outlander? Thinking about fitting some pipe insulation foam on the lower grill below number plate. Airflow will be reduced to nil, will leave upper grill open. Any thoughts from anyone, has anyone already done anything similar?
Question is - can I do this with the outlander? Thinking about fitting some pipe insulation foam on the lower grill below number plate. Airflow will be reduced to nil, will leave upper grill open. Any thoughts from anyone, has anyone already done anything similar?