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Old 01-15-2009, 02:23 PM
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In the -30's this morning here (with wind chill). I have a remote start on mine and it hasnt had an issue yet starting in the cold (2 winters now). After it warms up i go out and put it in neutral for a few minutes before i take off. Remote starter = best purchase for the truck period!
 
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Old 01-15-2009, 02:38 PM
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Well this morning it was -27 at 5:30 I call in for a vacation day, so at 11:30 am I decided to try the beast, it took 4 times to crank, 5 seconds at a time and it did start, but you talk about strange noises, I almost shut it off., let it sit in nutual for 30 mins. things were fine. The rear wheels want to lock up, but I guess thats normal, Id lock up to at -27. Tomorrow morning even colder, at least I have that day off. My wifes has a 96 intrepid and I tried that at 12pm and it took right off, gotta love dodge. Moral of the story (preventive matainace)
 
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Old 01-15-2009, 03:10 PM
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that make me appreciate georgia. i thought it was cold at +27. f** -27
 
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Old 01-15-2009, 03:22 PM
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-17* here now and that's probably going to be the high. I checked weatherunderground and all of the reporting cities in Alaska are warmer than here.
 
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Old 01-15-2009, 06:22 PM
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yea its -40 C here in saskatchewan lately its only minus 30C good thing the engine in my truck blew haha dont have to worry about the oil in it
 
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Old 01-15-2009, 06:42 PM
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It's going to be like -15 here in NH! Bad enough. I can't imagine -30 0r -40, holy crap.
 
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Old 01-15-2009, 06:51 PM
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I have heard that you can also stick you tongue on the truck and if it doesn't stick, it's good to drive.
 
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Does anybody else notice that when you don't give it time to warm up it has like no power and drives like ****?
 
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Originally Posted by aim4squirrels
I have heard that you can also stick you tongue on the truck and if it doesn't stick, it's good to drive.
and if it does stick, well your f****d anyways and can't move. Heh heh
 
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Old 01-15-2009, 10:29 PM
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Yeah, haven't you seen a christmas story?
 


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