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Old Feb 22, 2008 | 11:37 AM
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Thermometer doesn't go below 1 degree?

Does anyone know if the thermometer in our cars can read below 1 degree F? There were several days so far this winter that were below 0 but the lowest reading I ever saw was 1 degree F.
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Old Feb 22, 2008 | 12:03 PM
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I thought I've seen mine go into the - degree range.
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Old Feb 22, 2008 | 12:24 PM
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Originally Posted by alnielsen
I thought I've seen mine go into the - degree range.
Me too, its been a while since I had it out when it was that cold.
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Old Feb 22, 2008 | 12:55 PM
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Mine has definitely displayed negative numbers - unfortunately.
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Old Feb 22, 2008 | 01:29 PM
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I hope I never find this out.
Good question though
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Old Feb 22, 2008 | 01:47 PM
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I have seen it a few times but that is because it is a in Celsius
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Old Feb 22, 2008 | 01:50 PM
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Just think, the colder it is outside the colder the air flowing over your radiator and into your intake.
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Old Feb 22, 2008 | 03:38 PM
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Your mileage also decreases though since the colder, denser air requires more fuel for the proper AF ratio.
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Old Feb 22, 2008 | 04:03 PM
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Ok good. Thanks for your replys guys. I was starting to worry....I guess it was just always on the edge.
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Old Feb 23, 2008 | 02:46 PM
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Remember where the sensor is located. It's warmer there and out of the wind.
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Old Feb 23, 2008 | 03:05 PM
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Cool

Oh, it do.....

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Old Feb 23, 2008 | 03:17 PM
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-36................that's insane!

I kinda which ours did what my last vehicle did and that was at about 33-34 degress it would flash "ICE". It was a good reminder, but at -36 it doesn't really matter now, does it!
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Old Feb 23, 2008 | 03:24 PM
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Don't have to run the a/c much, between September and May......

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Old Feb 23, 2008 | 03:28 PM
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I'd still rather not run the heat.................ugh! I hate the heat on in my car......... probably as much as you hate having to run the A/C.
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Old Feb 23, 2008 | 03:29 PM
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Originally Posted by StealthTL
Don't have to run the a/c much, between September and May......

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Is that C or F ?
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Old Feb 23, 2008 | 03:36 PM
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Originally Posted by HiTMaNN
Is that C or F ?
Even if Celsuis..........it's still -32.8F right? That's beyond bitter
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Old Feb 25, 2008 | 12:38 AM
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I thought I had a cold picture at negative 17 degree F in my car... negative 36 wins.
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Old Feb 25, 2008 | 09:41 AM
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Holy Shhh*@%$*&#TTTT! -36????? I think I would cry.
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Old Feb 25, 2008 | 12:05 PM
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omg Stealth: that's crazy!
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Old Feb 25, 2008 | 11:22 PM
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Obviously you have never been to Minnesota.
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Old Feb 26, 2008 | 12:03 AM
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Originally Posted by Razz1
Obviously you have never been to Minnesota.
Or Canada
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Old Feb 26, 2008 | 12:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Razz1
Obviously you have never been to Minnesota.
I have, just not in the winter. My last company's National Headquarters were in Minnesota.
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Old Feb 26, 2008 | 02:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Razz1
Obviously you have never been to Minnesota.
Thank god I haven't!
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