Winter Fronts for Trucks

[airbornedeerhunter]

Anyone know a good spot in the city or in St.Albert that sells winter fronts for trucks? Cold weather killing the fuel mileage.

[jstubbs]

I bought an aftermarket winterfront for my 2006 Chevrolet Duramax from (I believe, for some reason I can't recall exactly where I bought it) Truck Outfitters on 170st, and it was I think $100, and they had to order it in. The aftermarket covers are nice because most come with the velcro flaps so you don't have to take the whole cover off if you're pulling a heavy trailer or if it's warming up for a few days.

You can also check Kijiji. I picked up an OEM winterfront grill and bumper cover for my other 2006 Chevrolet Duramax for $50 off a guy locally.

[Dean2]

Cardboard is free. Cut to fit and leave a flap on it that you can open and close as it gets warmer. I use a pre-cut piece of carpet. Still lets some air through, more air the faster you go, but cuts it down enough to really make a difference.

[Norwest Alta]

Canvas tarp works well to.

[honda450]

F350 ?

[Trochu]

How will a cover improve efficiency?

Maybe you're letting it idle for a long time?

[Taco]

Voice of experience about towing heavy in cold weather and winter fronts. Watch your transmission temperatures.

[jstubbs]

How will a cover improve efficiency?

Maybe you're letting it idle for a long time?

It’s real noticeable on my diesels I’ve owned having a winterfront and not having one on. Gassers, doesn’t matter.

[Dean2]

How will a cover improve efficiency?

Maybe you're letting it idle for a long time?

If your engine does not come completely up to Temp it will run rich, which hurts your gas mileage a lot. Diesels suffer more from this because they don't seem to produce as much heat but gassers will show the same effects.

The tip on watching your tranny temps when hauling heavy load with a winter front is a good one. Few trucks have temp gauges or even warning lights any more so if you are going to tow in the winter adding a temp gauge is a real good idea. Tranny running too cold is just as bad as too hot.

[recce43]

I drive a 2012 f350 diesel no winter front
my engine temp on highway is 195on modern trucks you should not run a winter front.
I work in a heavy duty truck shop most manufacturers don't recommend winter fronts for the new trucks .
do to over heating

[KinAlberta]

In the 1970s some semi owners used to install heavy aluminum hydraulic “shutters” in front of their rads to maintain proper engine temp. (I think I have one laying around somewhere.) When closed they would also block air like the Pinto article referenced below. I understand that some high end European cars are now using shutters to do the same.

So it stands to reason that winterfronts would do the same.


$11 worth of mods plus new tires – Car and Driver improves MPG by 25%

Mod #1: Front air dam.
They started by making & installing an air dam beneath the Pinto’s front bumper to divert as much air flow as possible away from the car’s aerodynamically dirty underside. That single change accounted for fully one quarter of their gains.

Pinto spoilerMod #2: Partial grill block.
Another highly turbulent air pathway is the cooling system. Most cars’ grill openings are sized to keep the engine cool in absolute worst-case conditions (think Death Valley, pulling a trailer). By blocking part of the Pinto’s grill, they were able to improve efficiency without adversely affecting engine temperatures in normal driving.

Mod #3: ...”


http://ecomodder.com/blog/11-on-mods-plus-new-tires-car-and-driver-improves-mpg-by-25/





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Using Grill Blockers to Improve Winter Fuel Economy | mpgomatic.com | MPGomatic | Where Gas Mileage Matters

http://www.mpgomatic.com/2012/12/09/using-grill-blockers-to-improve-winter-fuel-economy/

[sparky660]

I drive a 2012 f350 diesel no winter front
my engine temp on highway is 195on modern trucks you should not run a winter front.
I work in a heavy duty truck shop most manufacturers don't recommend winter fronts for the new trucks .
do to over heating



With my 2011 duramax it came with one from factory but explained on the manual not to be used when towing.


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