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Old 02-20-2008, 03:06 PM   #10 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by TomO View Post
I used to live in Sioux City when I first started driving. It's not as bad down there as it is further north in MN now.
Definitely warmer.

Although last night, the temp dropped to around -10F. When I started the Rogue this morning, it just barely cranked (155 miles, so essentially brand new).

Then the CVT made a horrible noise! It sounded like a belt slipping, but of a more metallic screeching. I don't "warm up" vehicles, so I just drove slowly until the noise went away. I'm confident it wasn't a belt since the transmission made the noise under load, and not in Neutral.

That can't be good for longevity. I like that it nearly lugs the engine when driving around town -- but it seems like a new technology that has to evolve a bit. Arguments can be made whether they're more efficient than standard autos...

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