Frosty Weather (-36)
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When I got mine 25 years ago it came with two magnetic oil pan heaters. One on the engine one on the Transmission. They worked well. Use to plug them in 90 minutes before work and the car was so much easier to start.
I've since removed them. Car only sees summer. It's currently hibernating.
I've since removed them. Car only sees summer. It's currently hibernating.
Found the one that was on my engine:
MY transmission had a bigger one. Can't find it but there is a 300 watt for tractors:
or the silicone sticky pads:
Also a battery warmer for lead acid batteries:
If you add warmers on the engine, transmission and battery you'll get started easier. Just remember at those temperatures your rear end oil is pretty frosty too. So drive easy for the first 15 minutes to give it time to heat up. I specialize in driving old junk everyday. I give it 10-15 minutes to warm up before moving the car, drive like a granny for the first 15 minutes and just give it time to get the oils and metal up to temperature.
Amazon.com: Zerostart 3400017 Portable Electric Heat Magnet Heater for Transmissions, Oil Pans and Small Engines | CSA Approved | 120 Volts | 200 Watts : Automotive
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MY transmission had a bigger one. Can't find it but there is a 300 watt for tractors:
Amazon.com : Complete Tractor 3009-1001 Magnetic Heater Compatible with/Replacement for Industrial Tractors, OEM Magnetic Block Heater, Tractor Engine Heater 300-Watt 110V 300-400 Degrees - 20 Sq. Inch Surface : Tractors : Tools & Home Improvement
Amazon.com : Complete Tractor 3009-1001 Magnetic Heater Compatible with/Replacement for Industrial Tractors, OEM Magnetic Block Heater, Tractor Engine Heater 300-Watt 110V 300-400 Degrees - 20 Sq. Inch Surface : Tractors : Tools & Home Improvement
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or the silicone sticky pads:
2 Pcs Silicone Car Engine Heater Pad - 4 x 5in Self-Adhesive Oil Pan Heater Pad with 194°F Thermal Protector, Battery Heater Pad Engine Block Heater Pad with 68" Long Power Cord 150W 120V
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Also a battery warmer for lead acid batteries:
Amazon.com: Facon 8-1/2'' x 5-1/2'' Silicone Battery Heater Pad with Thermostatically Controlled, Automotive Electric Silicone Battery Warmer Pad, 120V, 60Watts : Automotive
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If you add warmers on the engine, transmission and battery you'll get started easier. Just remember at those temperatures your rear end oil is pretty frosty too. So drive easy for the first 15 minutes to give it time to heat up. I specialize in driving old junk everyday. I give it 10-15 minutes to warm up before moving the car, drive like a granny for the first 15 minutes and just give it time to get the oils and metal up to temperature.
Welcome to the cold world!
If you want to start the engine in severe frost, then first check the battery. The most important thing in a battery is the density of the electrolyte. It must be at least 1.27 grams per cubic centimeter. If the density is less, then the electrolyte in the battery may freeze. This will bulge the case and damage the plates inside.
In very cold weather, we sometimes pour a little bit of gasoline directly into the intake manifold through the throttle valve. This makes it easier to start older engines.
If the car has a manual transmission, then you need to depress the clutch before starting. When the engine starts, you can not turn the steering wheel for the first 5 - 10 minutes. The oil in the power steering system becomes very thick and can squeeze out the rubber seals in the steering rack.
And so that the windshield does not burst, immediately after starting, turn on the blowing of the glass and then it will gradually heat up along with the car. If you warm up the car and turn on the warm air supply immediately, the windshield may crack. In Russia, this is a frequent case in winter.
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Thanks for the advice I really appreciate it also just so you know, I don’t have heat in my car right now so that’s fun lololol
Yes, driving without a heater is uncomfortable.
In the photo that I threw above, Nissan Liberta Villa, which I came to pick up from the city of Petrozavodsk (this is the north of Russia). On the phone, the owner said that the car could drive itself, but it turned out that half of the engine was missing. It’s good that I went with a trailer that I could load the car on, because it’s unpleasant to collect all this on the street in 25 degrees below zero
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