Heat knob debate ends with practical Car advice
Click and Clack answer a listener from Portland Maine about warming a 2000 Nissan Pathfinder. They confirm changes to the temperature setting barely affect engine life, then offer a practical fix: use a block heater to satisfy both warmth and engine care.
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Mazda Miata MX-5 gains power for 2001 model year
The 2001 Mazda Miata MX-5, the world's best selling roadster, rises from 140 to 155 horsepower with a DOHC VVT intake, boosting torque to 125 lb ft at 5,500 rpm. Fuel economy remains 23 mpg city and 28 mpg highway. base price climbs to 21,660 from 20,995. Toyota MR2 Spyder and Honda offerings increase competition in the small roadster segment.
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