Q: I have a nissan xterra with great engine performance, but time i drive say 11km cabin heats up pretty hot pls need advice
i have a nissan xterra 2000 yr model at 221,300 odo with engine performance still super and i have this problem, while driving say a 11km road i start filling heat in the cabin which never stops i dont have a functional AC duo. before i fix the AC i really want to sort this out....pls help
My car has 221300 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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