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      01-24-2013, 03:54 PM   #45
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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
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      01-24-2013, 04:13 PM   #46
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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.
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      01-24-2013, 04:38 PM   #47
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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.
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      01-25-2013, 12:30 AM   #48
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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!
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      01-25-2013, 08:14 AM   #49
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That's weird, my car is blowing hot air within 5 minutes!
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      01-25-2013, 01:06 PM   #50
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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.
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      01-25-2013, 01:13 PM   #51
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That's weird, my car is blowing hot air within 5 minutes!
Well I only have a 15 min ride home so....
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      01-25-2013, 05:25 PM   #52
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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
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      01-25-2013, 07:05 PM   #53
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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?
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