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Date:         Tue, 21 Jan 1997 08:53:24 -0700 (MST)
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@vanagon.com>
From:         gmillang@freenet.edmonton.ab.ca
Subject:      Re: Really COLD starts





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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