In winter, the car's radiator cools down quickly. Once a damped car is outside for a few hours, starting the engine will not be so easy. A closed radiator grill will help keep heat in the cooling system.
Necessary
- - screwdrivers;
- - spanners;
- - cotton gloves;
- - heat-insulating material;
- - degreaser.
Instructions
Step 1
Drive the car into the garage and apply the parking brake. Allow the vehicle to cool down to avoid scalding when removing the radiator grille. The surest option is to remove the radiator grill in the morning when the car is cold. Open the hood. On most vehicles, the bumper must be removed to remove the radiator grille. To do this, from the back, find the nuts holding the bolts, unscrew them. Find the self-tapping screws securing the bumper to the crankcase guard and fenders. They also need to be unscrewed.
Step 2
Gently pull the bumper towards you and remove it from the crutches. Locate the radiator grille mountings on the back of the bumper. Usually the grille is attached with self-tapping screws or plastic clips. Unscrew the screws or open the latches. Remove the grate from the grooves. On the back, stick a heat-resistant adhesive tape on it. Now the store sells a large assortment of films in different colors. You can choose the film to match the body color of your car, that is, it will be almost invisible.
Step 3
Thoroughly flush the radiator if its cells are clogged with dirt. This is necessary in order to ensure correct operation. Otherwise, it will overheat. Installing thermal insulation on the inside of the hood and fenders will also greatly help. This will increase the cooling time of the engine. Degrease the metal. Remove the protective film from the back of the insulation sheet. Stick the sheet onto the metal with the adhesive side. Take a building hair dryer, turn it on at full power and heat the insulation with smooth movements, while ironing it with an iron roller.
