The thermal blanket is a special blanket that is placed in the engine compartment to cover the engine. Warming up the motor is its main task. But not the only one …
Thermo blanket is an indispensable helper for a car owner in winter
First of all, it is an excellent engine insulation. The engine covered with a blanket saves heat, does not let it out, so it cools down more slowly even in severe frost.
At the same time, the hood of the car does not heat up and, therefore, does not melt the snow. Therefore, ice does not form on the hood of your car overnight, and you do not have to scrape it off the car in the morning. And the paint on the hood will remain intact - after all, sudden changes in temperature affect it destructively.
Also, the engine warmed by a blanket does not require warming up. This significantly saves fuel and your time that you used to spend on warming up a car that was frozen overnight.
In addition, the thermal blanket protects the engine from dirt and harmful chemical particles that usually accumulate under the hood, and through the stove fan they can also get into the car interior.
And one more bonus: a thick blanket is an excellent sound insulator. A covered engine is significantly quieter - which is also important for the feeling of comfort.
How to choose the right thermal blanket
It is better to buy a large blanket so that you can fill it in all the openings of the engine compartment - this way the heat will be retained with maximum efficiency.
Despite the fact that the material comes into contact with hot parts, there is no need to be afraid of a possible fire: thanks to a special fire-resistant material (mullite-silica wool, silica cloth and fiberglass thread), the blanket can withstand temperatures up to + 1200 ° C.
Moreover, it is environmentally friendly, non-toxic (that is, there will be no foreign smell and harmful fumes), resistant to acids and alkalis, and generally durable. However, in order for all this to really turn out to be true, and not empty promises, when purchasing a blanket, do not forget to ask for a certificate of quality.
