AndyBees
Top Post Dawg
- Joined
- May 27, 2003
- Location
- Southeast Kentucky
- TDI
- Silver 2003 Jetta TDI, Silver 2000 Jetta TDI (sold), '84 Vanagon with '02 ALH engine
Since the TDI engines' performance is affected by heat (or the lack of it in winter). Doesn't it stand to reason that the intercooler's purpose is only needed above a "certain" temperature and might even be a contributing factor to the poor fuel economy during really cold conditions?
Also, as some of you probably have noticed, the "big rigs" use a device on the grill and/or radiator that restricts air flow to aid in quick warm-up and maintaining of a more constant engine temperture.
With the above in mind:
Would it be benefitial to cover the intercooler during the winter months?
What about the radiator? This could be an engine destroying move if not done properly!
What's your thoughts and experiences?
Also, as some of you probably have noticed, the "big rigs" use a device on the grill and/or radiator that restricts air flow to aid in quick warm-up and maintaining of a more constant engine temperture.
With the above in mind:
Would it be benefitial to cover the intercooler during the winter months?
What about the radiator? This could be an engine destroying move if not done properly!
What's your thoughts and experiences?