The hazards of trash on the road...

[Timebender]

I was taking 07000 out on a drive today, and on the way to the beach this morning, it ran well, including in stop and go traffic and then side streets - temp reminded at around 170-180 max - not bad considering one fan is out (I have a big fan and a little one on my oversized radiator, and the big one draws a lot of air).
On the way home, things were good, and as I was driving I saw something paper-y come into my lane, but didn't think much of it. As got closer to home the car was running a lot warmer and kept climbing a little bit at a time.

And then now I went out to check on the temp outside and check on the D, and there in the rock screen was a big STARBUCKS paper bag someone threw out there window or lost out the window at some point, and I believe, of course, blocking enough air flow - as it was closer to the driver side, and that's where my one functional fan is.

Now it should run cooler again, all things considered.

[David T]

Any blockage of that rock screen will cause the motor to overheat. Even a license plate.

[davidc89]

There in the rock screen was a big STARBUCKS paper bag someone threw out there window or lost out the window at some point, and I believe, of course, blocking enough air flow

Another reason I don't like Starbucks! The only other reason is that I don't like coffee...

[sdg3205]

I had a paper plaque for a road ralley attached to that screen and the fans ran constantly to keep the temp at bay. Don't cover those rock screens!

[Timebender]

Amazing. Car ran reasonably cool this afternoon with it being 89 out today (which was cooler than the 106 we had last week). Stayed at a nice 180 (which is kinda cool running for a 350).