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Old 03-23-2010, 10:26 PM   #7 (permalink)
jesimpki
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Eliza - '91 Honda Accord LX
90 day: 26.51 mpg (US)
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I agree, a block heater helps tremendously, year round. I'm running mine 2-2.5 hours now and I have warm air after I pull out on the road and drive less than a quarter mile (I have to give the thermostat time to open). Shifts are smooth with lower idle speeds and I get overdrive sooner.
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