 Cold Starting Question, Straight 30 Weight Oil + 24*F |
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| MBowman325 |
 Jan 14 2007, 12:04 PM
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Member  Group: Members Posts: 465 Joined: 14-July 05 From: Oklahoma City, OK Member No.: 4,413 Region Association: Southwest Region  |
Due to ongoing projects on my other two cars, my 914 was left out in the cold for the past couple of nights. I need to run a couple of errands today and feel that if I get my Monte Carlo back together and out of the garage, I might not get it back in unless I do some "driveway cleaning". (Had to take a "running start" from across the street yesterday to get up the driveway)
Is it "safe" to start the 914 with straight 30 weight oil when temps have been below 30* for a couple of days and let it warm up? If not, then I suspose I could buy a shovel while I'm out... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) Guess I'll need a flat one anyways here... Thanks!! (It's always the 30 cent stuff that screws me up and halts projects..) |
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| Joe Bob |
Jan 14 2007, 12:30 PM
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30 weight isn't the best at sub freezing temps. But if you plan on just moving it indoors....wait till it's the wrmer part of the day before firing it up.
It may start slow.....but not just becuase of the oil...battery could be pissy as well..... |
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| MBowman325 |
Jan 14 2007, 12:39 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 465 Joined: 14-July 05 From: Oklahoma City, OK Member No.: 4,413 Region Association: Southwest Region |
QUOTE(mikez @ Jan 14 2007, 10:30 AM)  wait till it's the wrmer part of the day before firing it up. We're almost up to the 25* high for today. I'll let it stay until it thaws some, or I get the Impala outta the garage. Thanks! |
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MBowman325 Cold Starting Question Jan 14 2007, 12:04 PM
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