Snow gets into side intake, any potential issues?
12-22-2017, 09:04 AM
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If it was hard packed in and frozen solid, and it completely blocked the air to the intercoolers, then I probably would not track it all day. Otherwise, all it's doing is keeping the intercoolers from getting much airflow, and thus not working efficiently.
If it was hard packed in and frozen solid, and it completely blocked the air to the intercoolers, then I probably would not track it all day. Otherwise, all it's doing is keeping the intercoolers from getting much airflow, and thus not working efficiently.
12-22-2017, 10:34 AM
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I drive my 15 TTS Cab in the snow all the time and have never had any issues. That being said, I have never let snow accumulate inside the intakes.
From your picture above, I don't think that's an issue at all. If you are concerned, just bring it inside the garage and let it melt. I WOULD NOT go in to the intakes to clear the snow. Just let it melt out in a warm(er) garage.
From your picture above, I don't think that's an issue at all. If you are concerned, just bring it inside the garage and let it melt. I WOULD NOT go in to the intakes to clear the snow. Just let it melt out in a warm(er) garage.
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12-22-2017, 09:47 PM
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Snow should not be a problem, but sand and salt in the snow can scratch or dull the paint and attach itself to intercoolers as the snow melts. So I'd still avoid that too often.
