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Dj To Rule · February 17th, 2006, 19:40

4 out of 4 cars did not start, a buddys car that has remote start every 2 hours and has a warm car came to help, after jumping the cars, only 2 out of 4 start and the rest sit. Fuel doesn't vaporize, starters are frozen, and clutch is frozen on one..

Now why am I in Grand Forks?

AngelFuree · February 17th, 2006, 21:25

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Originally Posted by Dj To Rule

Now why am I in Grand Forks?

Because you love it

TheShocker · February 17th, 2006, 21:42

LOL! A question we all ask ourselves

BoilerPilot2007 · February 17th, 2006, 22:57

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Originally Posted by Dj To Rule

....a buddys car that has remote start every 2 hours and has a warm car came to help...

If my car needs to be started (remotely!) every 2 hours... its officially too damn cold for me. Why do any of you decide to go to UND?!

Off topic - any of you flight guys up there know John Cannole (sp?)? I went to high school with him.

taildragger173 · February 18th, 2006, 00:31

This is still warm compared to Jan 28th, 2004 when it got to -44 before windchill. Today we had -40 windchills, but the actual temperature was around -20.

UAL747400 · February 18th, 2006, 00:31

My car absolutely did not want to start today. I cranked through the entire car battery and almost an entire 1500amp jump pack! It was cranking alright, but was acting like it had vapor lock or something. It was trying to start, but just wouldnt stay running. This is kinda odd because last year it started no problem at all when it was -36.

MrLeisure757 · February 18th, 2006, 00:56

I'm curious as to what you do when your car does not start...do you just say "screw it" and leave the car there and decide not go somewhere until it warms up?

Also - how much do block heaters typically run?

Snickersnwa · February 18th, 2006, 02:21

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Originally Posted by MrLeisure757

I'm curious as to what you do when your car does not start...do you just say "screw it" and leave the car there and decide not go somewhere until it warms up?

Also - how much do block heaters typically run?

I had a block heater put on for something like $150.

roundout · February 18th, 2006, 08:51

$40 on my intrepid. you got ripped.

JaceTheAce · February 18th, 2006, 14:44

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Originally Posted by BoilerPilot2007

Why do any of you decide to go to UND?!

...because UND failed to provide the truth in their marketing materials about the WEATHER... and all other things Grand Forks lacks in a real city.

JaceTheAce · February 18th, 2006, 14:46

I dunno why but my Honda always starts fine when it's that cold.... but boy you can just feel that SLUDGE of oil muck and metal to metal contact when it starts that cold. Cold starts are so hard on the engine.

Dj To Rule · February 19th, 2006, 19:05

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Originally Posted by UAL747400

My car absolutely did not want to start today. I cranked through the entire car battery and almost an entire 1500amp jump pack! It was cranking alright, but was acting like it had vapor lock or something. It was trying to start, but just wouldnt stay running. This is kinda odd because last year it started no problem at all when it was -36.

I believe this is because fuel does not easily vaporize past certain cold temprature, all of the cars I had had issues with this, just won't fire up, acts flooded.

Dj To Rule · February 19th, 2006, 19:09

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Originally Posted by JaceTheAce

I dunno why but my Honda always starts fine when it's that cold.... but boy you can just feel that SLUDGE of oil muck and metal to metal contact when it starts that cold. Cold starts are so hard on the engine.

Man, try revving if you want to kill your engine.. hehe it runs so rough like a tractor, you hear the oil pump whine, I feel sad for the engine, I guess it is best having a warm garage, or have a remote start like Taka's truck which turns the car on every 2 hours, keeping it warm. He says he gets 4 mpg, in winter with that set up, so perhaps a block heater is more feasible

UAL747400 · February 19th, 2006, 23:04

Oh man, you guys should hear my powersteering pump on cold starts. That poor thing is gona explode one of these days. Thats ok though, REAL men dont have powersteering.

SYRFlyer · February 20th, 2006, 00:16

I have a friend in West dorm and he said it's not possible to have a block heater due to the lack of power outlets? I'm just qurious since I'll be heading up in the fall with a Jeep Cherokee.

UAL747400 · February 20th, 2006, 01:38

Put a lighter weight oil in there, get a good battery, and you're good to go really.

Dj To Rule · February 20th, 2006, 14:10

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Originally Posted by UAL747400

REAL men dont have powersteering.

Hehe good philosophy, even though I am a fan of power steering, talking about that, I love the steering on BMWs and the fact that I can tighten my steering wheel so easily on my car from the servo. Ahh good BMWs Right Jace?

TXaviator · February 20th, 2006, 16:35

the earth will quit running before the jeep quits running.

i have one as well, the motor is a tank. now if only i could get the damn ignition wired back up :-(

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Originally Posted by SYRFlyer

I have a friend in West dorm and he said it's not possible to have a block heater due to the lack of power outlets? I'm just qurious since I'll be heading up in the fall with a Jeep Cherokee.

February 17th, 2006, 19:40	#1
Dj To Rule Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Grand Forks, USA/Istanbul, Turkey/Girne, North Cyprus Posts: 589	Coold 4 out of 4 cars did not start, a buddys car that has remote start every 2 hours and has a warm car came to help, after jumping the cars, only 2 out of 4 start and the rest sit. Fuel doesn't vaporize, starters are frozen, and clutch is frozen on one.. Now why am I in Grand Forks?

February 18th, 2006, 00:31	#6
UAL747400 Old Skool Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Grand Forks, ND (UND)/ Davenport, IA Posts: 2,204	My car absolutely did not want to start today. I cranked through the entire car battery and almost an entire 1500amp jump pack! It was cranking alright, but was acting like it had vapor lock or something. It was trying to start, but just wouldnt stay running. This is kinda odd because last year it started no problem at all when it was -36. __________________

February 18th, 2006, 08:51	#9
roundout Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: kads Posts: 851	$40 on my intrepid. you got ripped. __________________ http://www.m-w.com/dictionary.htm this reference tool contains examples of the proper spellings and usages of the following words: your, you're, there, their, they're, than, then

February 18th, 2006, 14:46	#11
JaceTheAce Old Skool Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: San Diego Posts: 7,624	I dunno why but my Honda always starts fine when it's that cold.... but boy you can just feel that SLUDGE of oil muck and metal to metal contact when it starts that cold. Cold starts are so hard on the engine. __________________ "Time spent flying is not deducted from one's lifespan."

February 19th, 2006, 23:04	#14
UAL747400 Old Skool Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Grand Forks, ND (UND)/ Davenport, IA Posts: 2,204	Oh man, you guys should hear my powersteering pump on cold starts. That poor thing is gona explode one of these days. Thats ok though, REAL men dont have powersteering. __________________

February 17th, 2006, 21:42	#3
TheShocker Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Queens/Grand Forks Posts: 346	LOL! A question we all ask ourselves

February 18th, 2006, 00:31	#5
taildragger173 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Siberia Posts: 433	This is still warm compared to Jan 28th, 2004 when it got to -44 before windchill. Today we had -40 windchills, but the actual temperature was around -20.

February 18th, 2006, 00:56	#7
MrLeisure757 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: . Posts: 754	I'm curious as to what you do when your car does not start...do you just say "screw it" and leave the car there and decide not go somewhere until it warms up? Also - how much do block heaters typically run?

February 20th, 2006, 00:16	#15
SYRFlyer Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: SYR Posts: 68	I have a friend in West dorm and he said it's not possible to have a block heater due to the lack of power outlets? I'm just qurious since I'll be heading up in the fall with a Jeep Cherokee.

February 20th, 2006, 01:38	#16
UAL747400 Old Skool Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Grand Forks, ND (UND)/ Davenport, IA Posts: 2,204	Put a lighter weight oil in there, get a good battery, and you're good to go really. __________________

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