-40 C is the same as -40 F. -50F is colder than -50C.
Once it hits -10F, it doesn't feel any different when things get colder.
Chris Spotts wrote:
> Damn.....and I thought moving to WI was gonna be an experience in cold
>
> -Chris
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Jeff Trithart" <homesteadworkshop@home.com>
> To: <dakota-truck@BUFFNET.NET>
> Sent: Tuesday, October 16, 2001 9:52 PM
> Subject: Re: DML: Engine block heater...
>
>
>> last year we were having -40 celsius and lower, with wind chill even
> colder
>> up here in Alberta. Truck started fine even though the block heater was
> not
>> used. This year so far, we have had a few nights way below zero and
>> again
>> no problems so far. Battery is 2 years old and still going. Truck runs
>> synthetic oil which makes a difference.
>>
>> Jeff Trithart
>> 00 4.7/5spd 4by CC
>> homesteadworkshop@home.com
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Tim Althoff" <yllwdkta@insight.rr.com>
>> To: <dakota-truck@BUFFNET.NET>
>> Sent: Tuesday, October 16, 2001 6:25 PM
>> Subject: RE: DML: Engine block heater...
>>
>>
>> > yes I have the stock battery and mine is tough to start even if it's
> 40-50
>> > and of course below that.
>> >
>> > -----Original Message-----
>> > From: owner-dakota-truck@BUFFNET.NET
>> > [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@BUFFNET.NET]On Behalf Of Andy Levy
>> > Sent: Tuesday, October 16, 2001 7:30 AM
>> > To: dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net
>> > Subject: Re: DML: Engine block heater...
>> >
>> >
>> > Are you still on the original battery Tim? I have the heavy-duty
> package
>> > on my V8 and haven't had trouble with starting, even after sitting
>> > overnight in single-digit temps.
>> >
>> > Tim Althoff wrote:
>> >
>> > > I am having a tough time trying to start the truck when it's cold.
>> > > It sounds like the engine is slowing the starter down for a second or
>> > > two then
>> > > it starts. After that it jumps pretty bad till it warms up a little.
> I
>> > > have a 180* stat, cold air intake, modified TB, and free flowing
>> exhaust.
>> > > Does anyone else have this problem?. Do you think an engine heater
>> block
>> > > would work??? Aren't they like 30 bucks from the dealer...not bad if
>> > > so...
>> > >
>> > > Thanks,
>> > > Tim Althoff
>> > > 99 3.9L 5-Speed RC w/ Solar Yellow and a new Locker :-) and lotso
>> > > goodies http://go.to/ohiomeet
>> >
>> > --
>> > -andy
>> > andylevy@yahoo.com
>> > Maintainer, DML FAQ - http://www.dakota-truck.net/faq/
>> > http://home.twcny.rr.com/andylevy/dakota/
>> > '99 CC 4x4 318 auto
>> >
>> >
>>
-- -andy andylevy@yahoo.com Maintainer, DML FAQ - http://www.dakota-truck.net/faq/ http://home.twcny.rr.com/andylevy/dakota/ '99 CC 4x4 318 auto
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