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Old 02-08-2026, 10:16 PM
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You should def block the radiator maybe 1/2 to 2/3 in winter.
During winter you should block nearly the whole radiator on top of the intercooler. A ~10 mm sleep padding can be easily installed between radiator and power steering cooler. No point driving cold air into engine bay when heat is scarce.
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