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07-28-2011, 10:18 PM | #19 | |
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block heaters are for REALLY cold days. i remember when i had my matrix xrs, i was up north (iroquois falls, ontario) and the morning we were going to leave it was -35C. the car wouldnt even turn over the oil was so thick....it took several tries and then about 20min of idling just to warm the car up. i had more than a few days like that when i lived in new brunswick, but this time i had a block heater. car started right away, but it still took a while to get the engine warm....
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07-29-2011, 09:31 PM | #20 |
Crazy Oil Sniffer
Drives: MM 09 Yaris 5 Dr LB "Click" Join Date: May 2009
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Bronsin,
I had a block heater (OEM) for my Yaris and definitely gained 2-3 mpg in the winter. I even had a best ever tank of 48 mpg in the fall. The engine warms up much more quickly which makes a difference with the auto. Its nice getting warm air sooner also. The bad news-I got a year and a half out of it before it quit working. It was fun while it lasted and I have no regrets but I won't get another. They are designed for the coldest of days, not steady use. They are a great design as such, and easily replaced/reasonably priced. My Yaris cranks right over at -20 though so no worries. R2 |
07-29-2011, 11:09 PM | #21 |
Drives: 2008 HB, A/T, Power W/L/M Join Date: Oct 2008
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Weight reduction — for example the hatch and hood are made of aluminium instead of steel.
Wow, that's something. I remember the big fuss over the Acura NSX havng aluminum panels...
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07-30-2011, 08:16 AM | #22 |
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