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goodguy11

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Lookin to purchase a winter grill cover for my '16 1500 sport. Who has one and where's you get it? Pics would be nice


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I have this one:
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(Thanks to CDNLaramie for the pic)
Available from: https://www.precisioncanada.com/truck/part.php?partnum=371678 (this should be the correct part for your truck.
They go on and come off easier than the factory winter front for the EcoDiesel.
Geno's garage also stocks a winter front similar to the factory one.
 
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Curious???? Why???
 
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Ronan said:
Curious???? Why???
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In winter, especially below zero, the engine won't ever get to correct operating temp, (which also means your heater isn't worth a ****). Restricting the air flow helps the engine get to temp.


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Wow, never heard of that. Surprised it doesn't lead to overheating, I have to lower my plow just a bit to let more air in to cool down.
 
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sbarron said:
In winter, especially below zero, the engine won't ever get to correct operating temp, (which also means your heater isn't worth a ****). Restricting the air flow helps the engine get to temp.


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The T-stat controls the engine operating temp.Doesn't matter how cold it is if it is operating properly.
 
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CVX20 said:
The T-stat controls the engine operating temp.Doesn't matter how cold it is if it is operating properly.
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True to a point, but you'll be cycling your engine with colder than needed coolant. In essence your radiator become super-efficient so your thermostat cycles more than usual because you are pumping much colder than normal coolant through the motor. Much more wild swings in engine/tranny temps when it super cold.
 
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Do the active grill shutters close to help with this at all?
 
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Not sure, but i think the shutters are speed based to try to enhance mileage.
 
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