Winter protection for engine
#9
i like to use synthetic and have found when it gets really cold it doesnt thicken like reg oil. Usually starts quicker just cause its more viscous. Also if you have a old battery now is the time to check if its able to keep its charge and not going to die on you.
#11
5w30 oil. Rad flush, new blades and top up your washer fluid.
Just undercoat the crap out of it, and do your regular maintenance and you will be fine. You don't need to let it warm it, just give it a minute for the oil to get some nice flow in her again. The cold thickens it up a bit.
Just undercoat the crap out of it, and do your regular maintenance and you will be fine. You don't need to let it warm it, just give it a minute for the oil to get some nice flow in her again. The cold thickens it up a bit.
#13
I let her sit for about 30seconds...so pistons aren't still ice cubes when I pull away...
Also I believe it is better to drive gently to bring up the temp. If you just sit there it takes FOREVER to get up to temp...especially little honda motors like ours...If your driving it, the extra load on the motor helps it warm up much faster. Just don't flog the thing to 8300rpm right away...lol.
I cringe when I see ppl jump in there car and are driving off not 5-10 seconds after the engine has been fired up...can't be good for it.....Foot to the rug and all, in a big hurry to get home....retards!
Also I believe it is better to drive gently to bring up the temp. If you just sit there it takes FOREVER to get up to temp...especially little honda motors like ours...If your driving it, the extra load on the motor helps it warm up much faster. Just don't flog the thing to 8300rpm right away...lol.
I cringe when I see ppl jump in there car and are driving off not 5-10 seconds after the engine has been fired up...can't be good for it.....Foot to the rug and all, in a big hurry to get home....retards!
#16
Originally posted by Gallagher
put 3 times the recommended oil amount into the engine......this will allow you to start up right away because of more lube.....trust me!
put 3 times the recommended oil amount into the engine......this will allow you to start up right away because of more lube.....trust me!