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Old Sep 30, 2006 | 12:16 AM
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i hate fall and winter and so does my car. is there a way where my car can get warmed up faster in the morning?
Old Sep 30, 2006 | 12:19 AM
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Just make sure the choke is working properly.
Old Sep 30, 2006 | 12:27 AM
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Use a block heater. You can put it on a timer to come on a few hours before you leave in the morning. They install in one of your freeze plugs or you can get the bigger circ pump that splices into the bottom radiator hose. The block heater is better in my opinion as far as looks. You can't even see it when installed. The only tip off would be a male plug somewhere near your grill or rear valance. When you use one of these your water temp and block are warm before you start the car.
Old Sep 30, 2006 | 12:27 AM
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Also, make sure the heat tube from the exhaust is attached and the flapper inside the air cleaner is working.
A properly working choke really helps the most. Cold weather starting and running is one reason I like the manual choke in my truck so much. I've had it out when its 0 and don't really have to let it warm up. Just keep backing the choke off as it gets warmer.
Old Sep 30, 2006 | 01:22 AM
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i would get a choke but if you live in a really cold climate a block heater would be good they also make these things that are like big mats that are heaters and you put it under your car and it gets it real warm too my friend showed me his cause he brought it with him when he came down from alaska
Old Sep 30, 2006 | 05:34 AM
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If you you wanna drop some mullah on a new carb in the future, get an electric choke. With the key on, mine starts warming up right from the get go. Makes for easy starting in any hot, cold conditions.
Old Sep 30, 2006 | 05:35 AM
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i dont like the fall and winter.. to much rain and ****ty weather..... gray and gloomy, gives me headaches....
Old Sep 30, 2006 | 05:53 AM
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Alternatively you can do what the russian lorry drivers in sibera do, which is light a fire under their engine, i kid you not, as the fuel can freeze there!!
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