right now i'm running 5w30 mobil 1 synthetic and redline coolant.....what should I change (fluid wise) to get ready for the cold months? different weight oil? different coolant? anything else that i'm not thinking of?
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09-22-2005, 10:35 AM
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what\'s the best way to get \"winterized\"
right now i'm running 5w30 mobil 1 synthetic and redline coolant.....what should I change (fluid wise) to get ready for the cold months? different weight oil? different coolant? anything else that i'm not thinking of?
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09-22-2005, 12:56 PM
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Re: what\'s the best way to get \"winterized\"
oil should be just fine. if the coolant says it protects down t0 -40 deg F then its fine too. if you don't have the right mixture of coolant, then you could have a problem, but as long as the antifreeze protection is there, you have no problem.
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09-22-2005, 01:14 PM
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Re: what\'s the best way to get \"winterized\"
your running ONLY redline watter wetter are you?
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09-22-2005, 02:16 PM
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Re: what\'s the best way to get \"winterized\"
Check the serpentine belt for cracks. If it is flaky or has multiple deep cracks, it could go bad during cold months.
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09-23-2005, 04:08 AM
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Re: what\'s the best way to get \"winterized\"
Detail your car so salt doesn't eat through the paint. Make sure your coolant is at least 50/50 Coolant/Water.
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