Block warmers...don't they also keep all the vital fluids from freezing and bursting the hoses and whatnot?
I've never heard of hoses bursting. I do know that when it is extremely cold, in some cases, the humidity will freeze in a hose and keep the fluids from circulating. Thus preventing the car from starting.
I have a friend who worked in the Northwest Territories. I know they had a problem with starting cars. They'd just leave them running all night when it got too cold. Apparently, it made for a heavy smog in the mornings.
I'll try to contact her to see if she ever heard of hoses bursting.
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As to the making fun part. It's all good-natured ribbing since many of us have known each other for years.
I have no doubt, though, that you would not have found anybody making fun of the Chicago heat wave since there were deaths involved.
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>>>high percentage of Nashvillains drove pickup trucks. Big engine in front, no weight on rear axle.
I am a tad ignorant on car terminology so excuse me if I'm not saying this right...
I'm surprised that they haven't thought of front-wheel drives. It is much more convenient when it snows since the weight is on the tires that do the work.
