Some of you might remember that my battery blanket was chewed by a mouse in the beginning of the winter. I am wondering if it is a big deal if I just get rid of it. I am assuming it is for protection from the cold but I wanted to make sure it is not there to protect the battery from engine heat. My car is only driven in the summertime so I am hoping I can just toss it. I am afraid to know how much Ford charges for the thing.
What is the Battery Blanket for?
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walter
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Usually battery blankets are preventive measures for heat soak. They sell aftermarket ones which are made of a reflective aluminium material and should be more effective then OEM. If you gotta replace it I'd say go with one of those. Summit Racing has them.
martimus
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Depending on where you live battery blankets may or may not live up to their expectations. Here in Arid-zona the average outside temperature is just slightly less than the surface of the sun so battery blankets aren't quite as effective as they'd be elsewhere.
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