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Old 10-02-2012, 01:44 PM   #19 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Miller88 View Post
I wouldn't use a remote start on a cold day. Never know if the vehicle isn't starting what it will do (drain the battery).

Starting, especially on a -20 day is something I want to be there for.

Synthetic 0w-20 for sure in the element!
Use the specified oil especially as tolerances open way up that cold (not that -20 is very common)

You will know if the vehicle starts when it is super cold, the exhaust cloud is very evident. You know it's cold when an econobox leaves a contrail.
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