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Angerman · 01-24-2013, 04:54 PM

Haven't started my car in 4 days and she started just fine with it being 24 degrees outside. I also only had 14 miles till empty tank lol

Let her warm up for 10 minutes first before driving it and that puppy ran like a dream

TheSt|G · 01-24-2013, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by shah269

it could have been just a little bit of bad gas? who knows, she started up a little cough cough but then was very well behaved.
At nights before I go home i give her a solid 5 min to warm up before i drive.

Cars actually generally do better if you let all the components warm up together instead of just the engine by itself.

shah269 · 01-24-2013, 05:38 PM

Yes but when the inside of the ar is freezing...it makes for a not so fun ride home.
But if the cars cabin is warm, well one tends to take it more easy on the car.

big_fooot · 01-25-2013, 01:30 AM

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Originally Posted by WPG D33Z

I waited about 2 minutes today. I wait until the revs drop on idle.

Let my car sit in -40 for 2 days... lights flickered and it started pretty weak, thought it wasn't going to catch.

I also let it sit for around 5 minutes until the revs have dropped down.

I drive around for 40 minutes and the oil temp hasn't moved. Inside it is blowing luke warm air after about 10-15 minutes of driving so it's not completely unpleasant. For the first 10 minutes though the blower fan makes an annoying squeal noise.

Had the thermostat replaced in December, so I know that's good. -40 is just too cold!

WPG D33Z · 01-25-2013, 09:14 AM

That's weird, my car is blowing hot air within 5 minutes!

fullboost · 01-25-2013, 02:06 PM

Just came on to say that I think I've used my heater twice this year just to take the edge off the cabin. I keed, I keed. I actually used my heater for about a week straight during a cold snap.

shah269 · 01-25-2013, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by WPG D33Z

That's weird, my car is blowing hot air within 5 minutes!

Well I only have a 15 min ride home so....

mryakanisachoad · 01-25-2013, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by AlBinVA

OP must think this is facebook

lulzzz that's what I was thinking.

Also - anyone with "shah" in their name is highly suspect.

Anyway:

Fuel pump (either high pressure or low pressure under the rear seat).

Spark plugs

Coils

Bad gas

shah269 · 01-25-2013, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by big_fooot

Had the thermostat replaced in December, so I know that's good. -40 is just too cold!

I think that's too cold for many things.
Can you install a bock heater on her to help her out?

01-24-2013, 04:54 PM	#45
Angerman Spoolin' and Droolin' Drives: 08 135i 6MT Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Maryland Posts: 832 iTrader: (0)	Haven't started my car in 4 days and she started just fine with it being 24 degrees outside. I also only had 14 miles till empty tank lol Let her warm up for 10 minutes first before driving it and that puppy ran like a dream __________________ Old\| 2005 s2000: KPRO, Invidia q300 v4, PLM header, BERK 70mm HFC, Vortech v2 (3.6" Reichard Pulley), FMIC, ID 725cc (397whp/243tq @9psi, Tuned at Innovative Motorworks. New\| 2008 135i: COBB Stage 2+, ER CP, TiAL Q, BMS OCC, BMS DCI, Active Autowerke 2.0 Sport FMIC, VRSF 3" DPs, CP-E Axleback, Robs' PCV. Coming Soon: AMS FMIC, welded 3" cold piping

01-25-2013, 09:14 AM	#49
WPG D33Z Second Lieutenant Drives: 2008 135i vert Cobb Stage2 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Winnipeg, Canada Posts: 252 iTrader: (0)	That's weird, my car is blowing hot air within 5 minutes! __________________ 2008 SGM 135i Cobb Stage 2 FBO 2008 TS X3 MSport KW V2

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01-24-2013, 05:38 PM	#47
shah269 Lieutenant Drives: 2009 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: NJ Posts: 554 iTrader: (0)	Yes but when the inside of the ar is freezing...it makes for a not so fun ride home. But if the cars cabin is warm, well one tends to take it more easy on the car.

01-25-2013, 02:06 PM	#50
fullboost Private First Class Drives: 2011 135i Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: SD, CA Posts: 167 iTrader: (0)	Just came on to say that I think I've used my heater twice this year just to take the edge off the cabin. I keed, I keed. I actually used my heater for about a week straight during a cold snap.