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MetroMPG · 03-06-2008, 03:59 PM

Manual transaxle = no dipstick. Also the dipstick heaters I've seen are pitifully low power. Like in the range of 50-100w. Not really enough to help.

Tom: good idea for the people with external cooling lines. Unfortunately, not for the Suzukiclones.

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