Block Heater for RX8?
12-12-2009, 07:49 AM
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Block Heater for RX8?
Is there such a thing as a block heater for the RX8? And, if so, any personal experiences with one?
It's not that cold yet (well, not as cold as its going to get) and I've noticed it takes a wee bit longer for the engine to catch...gettin' nervous...
It's not that cold yet (well, not as cold as its going to get) and I've noticed it takes a wee bit longer for the engine to catch...gettin' nervous...
12-12-2009, 08:49 AM
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He's as bad as Can
12-14-2009, 11:24 AM
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So this Rotary thing...?
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And here I was a bit worried mine might not start at -30C. Have you replaced the battery/started with a more powerful one?
12-15-2009, 11:08 PM
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12-17-2009, 05:07 PM
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I should add that my coolant was good until -45C and it didn't freeze, when it comes to stuff freezing up the temp would have to remain constant and the car unused for any of that freezing point crap to apply
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12-17-2009, 05:09 PM
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12-17-2009, 09:01 PM
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Thats what it read on the dash, plus they were having warnings about going outside on the weather network due to the extreme cold, saskatchewan is a cold place.
I should add that my coolant was good until -45C and it didn't freeze, when it comes to stuff freezing up the temp would have to remain constant and the car unused for any of that freezing point crap to apply
I should add that my coolant was good until -45C and it didn't freeze, when it comes to stuff freezing up the temp would have to remain constant and the car unused for any of that freezing point crap to apply
The lowest temperature ever recorded in Saskatoon was -50°C in 1893.
12-17-2009, 09:27 PM
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-20C in Ottawa this morning. Started like a charm. I feel better. Although it certainly takes a few more cranks over than a piston and sounds different...
12-18-2009, 05:55 PM
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I live on the prairie and grew up in Northern alberta. I know cold as well, I have had oil freeze in the pan, and it only take a few hours for it to happen at extreme temperatures. Anti freeze doesn't stop your oil from freezing.
The lowest temperature ever recorded in Saskatoon was -50°C in 1893.
The lowest temperature ever recorded in Saskatoon was -50°C in 1893.
the 85 Corolla SR5 I'm driving now barely started this morning in -22 or whatever it was
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