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PegGTS
#1
So winter is almost upon us and it's just about time to start "winterizing" the Celica. Just wondering what I should do in terms of preparing it for the brutal winter? Other than winter tires what else is important? Oil change or anything? Should I swap out my carbon fiber hood for the winter or is it not too big of a deal? Thanks!
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Box
#2
Make sure you have 50/50 coolant, use de-icing windshield wiper fluid, and have proper weight oil.
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PegGTS
#3
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QUOTE (Box @ Oct 15, 2013 - 10:55 PM) *
>Make sure you have 50/50 coolant, use de-icing windshield wiper fluid, and have proper weight oil.

What oil should I use? Should I stick with 5W30 or go with something like 0W30?
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Box
#4
Use whatever the manual calls for, I live where Winter doesn't exist. tongue.gif
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PegGTS
#5
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QUOTE (Box @ Oct 16, 2013 - 12:10 AM) *
>Use whatever the manual calls for, I live where Winter doesn't exist. tongue.gif

Lol well aren't you lucky tongue.gif I don't have a manual. Can anyone confirm what oil I should use?
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travisxcore
#6
laugh.gif he meant the owners manual.

Either 5w30 or 10w30 is what the manual calls for.

This post has been edited by travisxcore: Oct 16, 2013 - 12:18 AM
PegGTS
#7
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QUOTE (travisxcore @ Oct 16, 2013 - 1:17 AM) *
>laugh.gif he meant the owners manual.

Either 5w30 or 10w30 is what the manual calls for.

I know he did. And I don't have one lol
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cheela
#8
yup depending on how cold it gets 5w30 or 10w30.

besides that, also remember, some good windshield wipers will go a long way.
no use in having awesome tires and oil if you can't see the road.
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jordisonjr
#9
5w30 for winnipeg winter.
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PegGTS
#10
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QUOTE (jordisonjr @ Oct 16, 2013 - 11:25 AM) *
>5w30 for winnipeg winter.

Thanks, I was waiting for you to post seeing as you know first-hand haha
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travisxcore
#11
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QUOTE (PegGTS @ Oct 16, 2013 - 9:06 AM) *
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QUOTE (travisxcore @ Oct 16, 2013 - 1:17 AM) *
> laugh.gif he meant the owners manual.

Either 5w30 or 10w30 is what the manual calls for.

I know he did. And I don't have one lol



oops haha manual suggests 5w30 for 50*F and bellow
PegGTS
#12
Thanks everybody. Does anybody have any thoughts on the carbon fiber hood in the winter? Yes or no?
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Box
#14
Hmmm, my only concern is that the carbon fiber would be more susceptible to cracking and shattering in the intense cold. If you still have your metal hood I'd throw it on to be safe.

This post has been edited by Box: Oct 16, 2013 - 12:11 PM
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zoocsijr
#15
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QUOTE (Box @ Oct 16, 2013 - 12:10 AM) *
>Use whatever the manual calls for, I live where Winter doesn't exist. tongue.gif


And I hate you for that Box! laugh.gif

I don't think you should worry about the cf hood. Don't forget to check your battery too. And I use some silicone spray or something like that for the sealing rubber around the door, because the most embarrassing thing is when you can't open the door because it's frozen. biggrin.gif
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Box
#16
I love snow though. redface.gif
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travisxcore
#17
If its decent quality I wouldn't worry about it at all, think about all them cars out their mainly made of CF that do just fine.
PegGTS
#18
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QUOTE (travisxcore @ Oct 16, 2013 - 1:15 PM) *
>If its decent quality I wouldn't worry about it at all, think about all them cars out their mainly made of CF that do just fine.

Yeah it's Seibon so I'd hope it should be okay
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Box
#19
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QUOTE (travisxcore @ Oct 16, 2013 - 1:15 PM) *
>If its decent quality I wouldn't worry about it at all, think about all them cars out their mainly made of CF that do just fine.

All of those cars spend Winter in a warm garage. tongue.gif Properly engineered and made OEM carbon fibre I wouldn't worry about, cheap aftermarket I'd be worried a little. If not for more than anything that the chances of an incident increase.
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jordisonjr
#20
I'd take it off.
A couple of friends of mine have carbon fibre pieces, (including a hood) and they all remove it for winter.
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BonzaiCelica
#21
i read about putting some stuff in the gas tank to preserve the fuel and any oxidation in the tank. if thats necessary for 6gc
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azian_advanced
#22
One thing to add to make winter driving more pleasurable is to add heated elements to your seats. They go for under $100 on eBay, really easy to install, and will quickly warm you up before the heater in the car can.
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jordisonjr
#23
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QUOTE (BonzaiCelica @ Oct 16, 2013 - 4:02 PM) *
>i read about putting some stuff in the gas tank to preserve the fuel and any oxidation in the tank. if thats necessary for 6gc

Thats more so for storing in cold weather, fuel stabilizer is what your thinking of, i believe.
This threads about preparing to drive it for winter.
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Box
#24
Don't forget your chains!
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PegGTS
#25
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QUOTE (Box @ Oct 17, 2013 - 4:58 PM) *
>Don't forget your chains!

These chains?

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Box
#26
HELLS YEAH!!!
2001 Miata LS 5-speed
dudeofchaos
#27
To help you preserve your car you can:
-Rustproof
-Wash it from time to time to remove the salt
-Buy rubber mats to avoid spilling calcium on the carpet

A remote starter is always handy tongue.gif
PegGTS
#28
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QUOTE (dudeofchaos @ Oct 18, 2013 - 12:59 PM) *
>To help you preserve your car you can:
-Rustproof
-Wash it from time to time to remove the salt
-Buy rubber mats to avoid spilling calcium on the carpet

A remote starter is always handy tongue.gif

How hard is it to install a remote starter in a standard? I assume you have to wire into the clutch somehow?
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Box
#29
Have it to where it'll cancel out the clutch interlock switch. I don't see the point in remote start, it's not worth the money and hassle. Block heater would be money better spent.
2001 Miata LS 5-speed
PegGTS
#30
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QUOTE (Box @ Oct 18, 2013 - 6:19 PM) *
>Have it to where it'll cancel out the clutch interlock switch. I don't see the point in remote start, it's not worth the money and hassle. Block heater would be money better spent.

Trust me, if you lived here you'd the the point tongue.gif
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