You do not ever want to block or restrict air flow to a return air grille.
It is never a good idea to restrict or block a cold air return.
You will hear air circulating in the cold air return (or return air grille) when the heater or air conditioner is running.
The best thing to use to block a cold air return is a piece of a cardboard box cut to fit the size of the return. Other options include towels or blankets.
When the car is cold the thermostat is closed. When the thermostat is closed the coolant does not circulate or get in to the engine block.
is your fan running in the correct direction? are any of your ducts blocked?
A supply duct connected to the return duct somewhere? Fan running backwards?
form_title=Repair Block Heater form_header=The block heater is an important part of any car engine. Keeping it running is important in cold months. When did you notice that the block heater stopped working?=_ Does the cabin heater still work?= () Yes () No Would you prefer a new or used part?= () Yes () No
when running in cold weather which of the following is not recommended for layering
Cold air return vents are the ones on the wall
No. Hot or cold. This can be done by running the engine at the same time to ensure the fluid mixes. The danger would be introducing cold water into a hot engine which could crack the block.
A freezer
a/c blows warm air when idles cold when running