GARY MILLANG email: gmillang@freenet.edmonton.ab.ca '85 Westy 180K km On Mon, 20 Jan 1997, Gary E Thaxter wrote: > > Anyone know what weight of oil is recommended when hell freezes over? > I'm using 5W-30, and have had no trouble starting. That being said, I keep it in an unheated garage, and it is always plugged in when I am at work. The few times that it has sat exposed to the elements for any period (-20 C) it started fine. I also have an in-car warmer that keeps the battery warm with the added perk that it keeps the cabin toasty (relatively). Keep in mind that a lead acid battery loses about 50% efficiency from room temp to 0 C (32 F); I've heard many claims that a battery blanket is as good as a block heater. > Any other list members live in the North? > I live in Edmonton; Does that count? >
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