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Old 03-09-2010, 04:21 PM   #16 (permalink)
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Interesting. Maybe this summer I'll pull the motor and see what my options are. Maybe cooling fins or forced air might make it last longer.

I read somewhere that the main cause is underinflated tires that cause the motor to work harder than normal. Not an issue in my car. ;-)
Oh yeah, I thought of a fan too. You should look under your dash to see if you can see it. Shine a light on it and see if it's covered in dirt/dust/cat hairs/gummy bears.

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