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Offline julianf

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Frozen solid!
« on: January 14, 2014, 11:53:27 AM »
This morning, even whacking the passenger doors from the inside wouldnt open then!

(I was raining here late yesterday, and i was out in it all, car doors opening and closing often)


I thought id be in for fun with the motor, but, nope - started fine, and no issues.  Got to be pleased with that! : )
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Re: Frozen solid!
« Reply #1 on: January 14, 2014, 01:02:00 PM »
Yes I was a little concerned this morning, but she started OK.

On our little local roads there was black ice.  I went completely sideways.  Very exciting and I was lucky not to hit anything.  Everyone behind me drove at a crawl after that!
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Re: Frozen solid!
« Reply #2 on: January 14, 2014, 03:04:15 PM »
I thought id be in for fun with the motor, but, nope - started fine, and no issues.  Got to be pleased with that! : ).     

 Definitely a confidence boost. I not had to start below +3 yet. First winter so here hopes   :)

 Tony. First rule of winter driving.  Follow the  car in front slowly and at a distance. Then enjoy the show.
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Re: Frozen solid!
« Reply #3 on: January 14, 2014, 04:18:38 PM »
That does my head in. I had to get into the side door of the van with a pry bar once, it was that frozen.
I tried WD 40 and veg oil on the door rubbers, neither worked. In the end I sprayed an aerosol of white grease on them. That was about three years ago, and it's worked a peach.
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Re: Frozen solid!
« Reply #4 on: January 14, 2014, 05:00:12 PM »
Quote from: greasemonkey on January 14, 2014, 04:18:38 PM
That does my head in. I had to get into the side door of the van with a pry bar once, it was that frozen.
I tried WD 40 and veg oil on the door rubbers, neither worked. In the end I sprayed an aerosol of white grease on them. That was about three years ago, and it's worked a peach.
there is another way........
only works if you are male though,and not recommemded if you live near a school.
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Re: Frozen solid!
« Reply #5 on: January 14, 2014, 08:00:41 PM »
mine started first key 25 ltr veg 2 ltr miss fuel
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