jitterymonkey Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 (edited) I'm sure you guys/gals in Canada think that's nothin' How much colder before problems arise? And what then? Fuel additive? Oil heater? Engine blanket? Curious as to what works the best. Edited February 12, 2008 by jitterymonkey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 It's minus 16 degrees celcius here today.....-25 with the wind chill. No issues starting. Tranny was a little slow and hard shifting, as I'm sure the ATF was like molasses. I've started the truck in -30 weather with no issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yozsi Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 -8 here with -30 deg wind chill and the ol' pos started no problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kittamaru Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 -5 F here with a -20 F wind chill... my trucks in the shop having an alignment done, but the cold weather is takin a toll on my fiance's '99 Cavalier XD Poor lil box 4 is having issues starting and I think her battery is going to pot... my truck started up fine the other day when it was a -2 F wind chill though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laxman0324 Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 kind of related...50 mph gusts in maryland going down I95 at 60-70 with the death wobble...one of the most terrifying experiences of my life... My dad was by that huge 68 car pileup in PA, he has an Excursion with the V10, he tanked right through all that snow with no problem with BFG rugged trails Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
94extreme Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 YOU JUST MAY WANT TO BLOCK SOME AIR FLOW THROUGH THE RADIATOR.. THAT WAY YOUR TK WILL WARM UP WAY FASTER. I USE CARBOARD BOXES FOR THAT PURPOSE.. ALMOST ANY BEER CARTON WILL FIT IN BETWEEN THE AC AND HEAT RADIATORS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey.T Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 Did someone have there Cheerio's pissed in this morning.... Yelling at nothing... That or hes so cold he got to yell to stay warm.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamzan Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 (edited) It's minus 16 degrees celcius here today.....-25 with the wind chill. No issues starting. Tranny was a little slow and hard shifting, as I'm sure the ATF was like molasses. I've started the truck in -30 weather with no issues. It was -20 C today here and -30 with the windchill, the truck started up fine, do you get any lifter tack in this cold? I don't anymore with the synthetic. Oh good, so my tranny isn't effed, they all do it It was sure as hell cold inside though *wishes he still had heated seats* Wouldn't it be nice if you had a remote start, you leave the heat seat on when you go in for the night and when you started the truck the next morning with the remote, you come out to a nice toasty seat Edited February 11, 2008 by redfinder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deej Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 I'm sure you guys/gals in Canada think that's nothin'How much colder before problems arise? And what then? Fuel additive? Oil heater? Engine blanket? Curious as to what works the best. It has started in -30C pretty consistently, block heater and thin synthetic oil are my two best friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daftpup Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 I've started mine as cold as -45C, plugged in naturally. She grumbles alot but has always started. I probably need a new battery since I have power everything in it (and tend to use it) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zonianbrat Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 Coldest it got in the last two weeks out here in BFE Wyoming where the wind always blows hard was -35 F with wind chill. (I hear). Next morning I had to run to the store. Constance started right up after sitting for a week and a half in those cold temps. I use 5W30 Mobil clean 5000 oil. I was a bit worried as i know the battery is atleast going on 4 yrs old and it looked older when I bought the truck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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jitterymonkey Posted February 13, 2008 Author Share Posted February 13, 2008 More important.....How the hell do you keep the power antenna and windows from freezing/not working? Every mornin' same thing, Doors froze shut, winows froze shut and antenna froze in the off position Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
94extreme Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 technology isn't all that is it.. i have the old school antenna and i have no issues. :D the windows do freeze sometimes and i just run heat on high and defrost.. the motors seems really slow in the cold though. i've never really have issues with the doors but the fuel window... many times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trainman Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 It's minus 16 degrees celcius here today.....-25 with the wind chill. No issues starting. Tranny was a little slow and hard shifting, as I'm sure the ATF was like molasses. I've started the truck in -30 weather with no issues. Plus 11 here today, and no issues Like Simon, I have started mine up in -30+ without any problems. I use the block heater when it is -10 or less if a plug is available but that is not always the case when traveling. Note that windchill has no effect on motors, only skin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerranoNZ Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 More important.....How the hell do you keep thepower antenna and windows from freezing/not working? Every mornin' same thing, Doors froze shut, winows froze shut and antenna froze in the off position Yeah...My Audi has this feature where you lift the door handle for more than 3 seconds and a heater fires up to melt any ice in the lock, GREAT IDEA So one morning with frost on the car I tried it out and it worked.....cept the door seal was frozen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoffstgermaine Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 The wind chill really has nothing to do with whether you will have any problems with starting... only the ambient temperature matters. Anyway, at about -28ºC I get problems starting my wife's '00 Integra if it hasn't been plugged in... usually rough idle and stalling. I didn't had any problems starting my new PF at -35ºC one day when I didn't get a powered stall at work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamzan Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 (edited) technology isn't all that is it.. i have the old school antenna and i have no issues. :Dthe windows do freeze sometimes and i just run heat on high and defrost.. the motors seems really slow in the cold though. i've never really have issues with the doors but the fuel window... many times. Better than a gmc jimmy/blazer like my grandpas neighbour had, it was a 96 and he had the motor replaced 3 times for the drivers power window because he tapped the button and poof there goes the motor because it was a little cold out. He sold it a couple weeks ago and bought a 2008 pathfinder Edited February 17, 2008 by redfinder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LD50 Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 Sorry, have to share this.... -40 plus wind = brr. This was 2 weeks ago i believe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deej Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 Sorry, have to share this.... -40 plus wind = brr. This was 2 weeks ago i believe Heehee, I should have got one of those pics too....except made them 'before and after' pics. My thermometer like that had snow on it and when I brushed the snow off to see the temp, the needle DROPPED a couple of degrees..sheesh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kittamaru Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 Stupid question - what is a block heater, and how do I install one on my truck? I assume it helps to warm up the oil and liquid lines to ease cold-starts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laxman0324 Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 I think you have it covered, but Harrisburg doesnt get cold enough to worry about that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kittamaru Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 Yeah, but anything that'd help with the cold starts is a good thing That and where I am we have dropped to around 10 below before adding in wind chill. That and my old gal does stutter and knock a bit when really cold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BowTied Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 Best defence against cold is a regular oil changes with a good quality oil and choosing the grade of oil suited to your climate per the owner's manual. A 120V block heater (a heater element similar to an electric kettle, that is in one of the frost plugs in the block and heating your engine coolant) starts being worthwhile around -15C/5F. Most manuals I have read recommend the use of them below -20C/-4F. A battery blanket/warmer can also be a good thing I am told, although I do not use them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deej Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 Yeah, but anything that'd help with the cold starts is a good thing That and where I am we have dropped to around 10 below before adding in wind chill. That and my old gal does stutter and knock a bit when really cold I usually don't plug in my block heater till it's -15 or 20C so your 10 below would be plenty cold enough to plug it in or at least it wouldn't hurt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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