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Old Feb 13, 2010 | 10:24 AM
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I've noticed that if I don't let me car warm up to atleast 80* (Oil temp), I will get a check engine light and it'll give me a P0300 code (H and sometimes C). But it'll go away once it's all warmed up
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Old Feb 13, 2010 | 10:31 AM
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I have a 6 speed and the only thing I notice is it's a little harder to shift until it warms up. Other than that, no.
I have started the Vette when the oil temp was at 17 degrees F and drove away, no problems.
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Old Feb 13, 2010 | 11:15 AM
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I have a 6 speed and the only thing I notice is it's a little harder to shift until it warms up. Other than that, no.
I have started the Vette when the oil temp was at 17 degrees F and drove away, no problems.
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Tires don't have much stick . that's for sure !!!
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Makes it run better!! Seems like it has more ummph
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Old Feb 13, 2010 | 11:56 AM
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when temps drop all i notice is a decrease in traction and lower tire pressure readings.
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Old Feb 13, 2010 | 12:05 PM
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It seems to run better, BUT, I do not drive it when the temp, is freezing.
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Old Feb 13, 2010 | 12:11 PM
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I don't thing I've I've ever started my vette when the temperature was below freezing but she normally starts and runs great during cold weather. And yes:
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Yes, cold does effect my Vette. That's why I put a California Car Cover "blanket" over it all winter
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That plus a little less traction too,,,makes it more fun!! Funny you mention the 80*oil temp. I've noticed ,That while it is minor and subtle,,the little piston slap that is there when cold,goes away at about 80*!! It may be that yours is making excessive noise and may be throwing code(just a guess). Mine runs fine,,I've started and driven with oil temps close to 0*,,I just take it kind of easy till oil temps warm up close to 100*!!
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Not as long as it stays in the garage.
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I let the oil warm up when it's really cold out. HOWEVER, the car runs better than ever with all that cold air.
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Originally Posted by 65 Drivr
I have a 6 speed and the only thing I notice is it's a little harder to shift until it warms up. Other than that, no.
I have started the Vette when the oil temp was at 17 degrees F and drove away, no problems.
same here - trans stiffer until warm - also the clutch has more free play at the top until warm.
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It kills the battery
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sure does
it goes into hiding cuz it knows snow is on its way

never really driven mine below 45 degrees outside for temps.
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An engine's #1 enemy is heat...

Cold dense air = more horsepower!









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my vettee likes it best around 50-60 degrees ambiant air temp
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