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Discussion in 'PriiDash (TM)' started by 2009Prius, Jul 5, 2014.

  1. 2009Prius

    2009Prius A Wimpy DIYer

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    I have most of the upper and lower grills blocked. It helps to keep the engine warm in cold weather. When it's hot out then it's a bit risky. Here is a trip when the PriiDash engine temperature warning came up a few times:

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    We can see that on a few occasions when the engine stops, the water pump stops as well, and the temperature starts to creep up. Once the engine starts again, the temperature drops.
     
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  2. jdenenberg

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    Install an electric ICE water pump to eliminate the overheating. Control it to be on whenever ICE temperature above 180 F.

    JeffD
     
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    How2 about taking out the grill blocks? A lot easier than a new water pump system.
     
    #3 drysider, Jul 5, 2014
  4. 2009Prius

    2009Prius A Wimpy DIYer

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    Yes taking out some of the grill block is much easier. The temporary temperature rise during engine off shouldn't be a concern anyway - some of the coolant may be overcooked a tiny little bit but the engine is not being hurt at all.
     
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    love the pridash.(y)
     
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    What about seals being cooked? Head gasket?
     
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