Cold weather starts.
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Cold weather starts.
I know that cold weather starts are the hardest on a car, so I refrain from starting it in the winter, but it's 52 degrees outside (kinda crazy for us here in MN) is that still considered a cold weather start?
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If I'm not mistaken, any startup after the car has been sitting for a while will create more wear and tear than when the engine is lube up from a previous start. That's one of the main reasons for using a thinner oil in the winter. The oil will circulate quicker when cold.
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[QUOTE=crazydalys]I know that cold weather starts are the hardest on a car, so I refrain from starting it in the winter, but it's 52 degrees outside (kinda crazy for us here in MN) is that still considered a cold weather start?[/QUOTE
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I use 20W50 in the summer and 10W40 in the winter. My '69 BB stays in my garage for most of the winter, but I try to start it and give it a quick 30min ride around my neighborhood when the temperature hits ~45F and the streets are bone dry. I have to diddle with the choke and pump the pedal alot, but I've learned the secret receipe to get it started.
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This is a tip I learned from Old Cars. I even called the guy on the phone. He was a great guy and a "old timer" to cars. He loved Corvettes. He said to take a 1:5 dilution of Marvel Mystery Oil (yes that again)...pour about 50 mLs into the carb and then start it. The mixture will put a coating of oil on the moving parts that need it. I'm no expert but I can't see it could do any harm at all.
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It's a regular production car... It shouldn't have any problem starting in cold weather. The wear from starting it a few times is also negligible.
I started mine the other day when it was about 25 degrees out. The car had been stored for two months, but fired up right away.
I started mine the other day when it was about 25 degrees out. The car had been stored for two months, but fired up right away.
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From: Arlington Va Current ride 04 vert, previous vettes: 69 vert, 77 resto mod
Originally Posted by crazydalys
I know that cold weather starts are the hardest on a car, so I refrain from starting it in the winter, but it's 52 degrees outside (kinda crazy for us here in MN) is that still considered a cold weather start?
no 52* is not a cold weather start.....
if you need a guide use the natural one ...........freezing as a guide....
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From: pr, frederick md.
Originally Posted by aharte
It's a regular production car... It shouldn't have any problem starting in cold weather. The wear from starting it a few times is also negligible.
I started mine the other day when it was about 25 degrees out. The car had been stored for two months, but fired up right away.
I started mine the other day when it was about 25 degrees out. The car had been stored for two months, but fired up right away.
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