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    Post by Guest Wed Feb 02, 2011 5:58 pm

    does this means that i have to worry? im sure it does not have antifreeze.

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    Post by Vanish Wed Feb 02, 2011 6:04 pm

    Don't Start it Right now .... let it thaw out .... Some times that will split tubes in the Radiator Core .....

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    Post by EconoCarl Wed Feb 02, 2011 6:46 pm

    I'd get a trouble light with a regular light bulb (not one of those curly ones) and put it between the radiator and the motor to keep things above freezing until weather gets a little better. It's cold way over here on the other side of the state too.
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    Post by dix Wed Feb 02, 2011 6:48 pm

    buy a electric / magnetic block heater
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    Post by EconoUSAparts Wed Feb 02, 2011 7:02 pm

    Thats a good way to have a freeze out plug pop out on ya. I would certainly try and get it thawed out. A few blankets blocking off the cold airflow and a trouble light for heat might do the trick.
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    Post by EconoCarl Wed Feb 02, 2011 7:12 pm

    dix wrote:buy a electric / magnetic block heater

    I don't think they sell them this far South!!! Come to think of it, I don't remeber ever seeing one for sale myself.
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    Post by DanTheVanMan Wed Feb 02, 2011 8:05 pm

    Well no matter what you do.

    After it does thaws...... Get some Anti-freeze!!!!


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    Post by chester42 Thu Feb 03, 2011 5:53 am

    We use a product called (water wetter) from Advance Auto. It makes heat transfer more efficent and requires only 25% anti freeze for corosion protection. Works real well here in FL.
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    Post by DanTheVanMan Thu Feb 03, 2011 6:37 am

    Yep. Lester. I have Water Wetter in all my vehicles!!!! Put two bottles in each of the vans...


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    Post by mo_1040 Thu Feb 03, 2011 5:07 pm

    dix wrote:buy a electric / magnetic block heater

    Whenever I go down south I always get some guy asking me how I like my electric car(because of the cord sticking out front)...Then I have to explain that it's so cold up north that we need to plug our cars in at night so they'll start in the morning. Hope nothing cracked!!!
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    Post by chester42 Thu Feb 03, 2011 6:43 pm

    We lived in upstate N.Y. and newer had to use a block heater. Always used Mobile One 5W30 in the winter. Sure makes it turn over better, plus a well tuned engine helps.
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    Post by mo_1040 Fri Feb 04, 2011 4:10 am

    My wife parks in the garage and never plugs in and I park outside...about the only time I need to plug in is when the actual temp is about -15 f ...I've always used mobile One 5w30 also...expensive oil change but I think it's worth it!
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    Post by chester42 Fri Feb 04, 2011 7:09 am

    Wal-Mart has the best price for Mobil-0ne in 5 quart containers. Even use it here in FL. Only the 20-50 .
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    Post by Twinpilot001 Fri Feb 04, 2011 7:29 am

    Yes on the walmart price on the oil. Im also looking into the new Castrol syn=has more & better aditives. Just remember to add the zinc additive-still need it with anything but roller cams & lifters.
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    Post by EconoCarl Fri Feb 04, 2011 7:42 am

    Hey Beanses . . . what did you end up doing?
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    Post by Guest Fri Feb 04, 2011 9:10 am

    havent had time to go and check the van. the apt next door had a water pipe blown and i been helping the lady with her chaos. i think next monday i will be able to go and see things. by that time the temperature wont be as cold.
    thanks for all the input guys. im hoping for the best,

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