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Old 09-26-2012, 09:39 PM   #68 (permalink)
Saskwatchian
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Originally Posted by SwamiSalami View Post
What's an autostart?
Remote start is almost a standard feature in Saskatchewan and other colder parts of the country. Great for getting into a warm vehicle but horrible if you are looking at your fuel consumption.



On the subject of torque converters not locking up at cold temperatures, I currently have a malfunctioning coolant temperature sensor, when it reads below 22˚C (but above -40˚C which seems to be its "no reading" reading) the torque converter will not lock in any gear.
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