Man our cars hate the cold weather when cold starting!!
01-03-2002, 08:30 PM
#41
Originally posted by mAdD MAX
I'm pretty sure our GLE came with a block heater, but where exactly is it?? This just occured to me now.
What does the block heater look like and how do I use it??
Thanks.
btw, you Southerners haven't experienced cold starting, until you try starting a car in -30C!!
I'm pretty sure our GLE came with a block heater, but where exactly is it?? This just occured to me now.
What does the block heater look like and how do I use it??
Thanks.
btw, you Southerners haven't experienced cold starting, until you try starting a car in -30C!!
01-04-2002, 08:00 AM
#43
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Join Date: Dec 2000
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Originally posted by costcowholesale
where exactly is it on the driver side?? maybe mine is hidden too
where exactly is it on the driver side?? maybe mine is hidden too
I just took another look. It's actually not really hidden at all. The cord runs up over the radiator mounting bracket on the driver's side and hangs down in front of the rad.
Just a slight rearrangement and the cord is out the front of the car ready to be plugged in. I'm usually parked in the garage so I don't plug in much but it's nice to have in the Great White North.
01-05-2002, 09:33 PM
#44
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Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Man our cars hate the cold weather when cold starting!!
Originally posted by PhatGuy
Well as you know the Maxima has been out for 21 years now in in other words there are a lot of Maximas on the road. And I don't know anyone personally who has a block heater installed on their Maxima from the factory (there might be?). As you can see there are other Canadians on here asking about them as well. I'm sure there are others with block heaters I just don't know them. A buddy of mine with an AE didn't get one either. I will ask my three 2K2 6spd friends after work for you? Maybe the 2K2 have them but not the prior 20 years...
Update: Just talked to Paul D. and he said the cord was kinda behind the battery. And only found it when he removed the air box to install his Stillen Intake.
The block heater issue in Canada is hit and miss. Some people got them some people didn't. I will check with all the 2k2 guys. I think the dealer install them rather than stock from factory. Would be interesting to find out since a lot cars aren't getting them.
Well as you know the Maxima has been out for 21 years now in in other words there are a lot of Maximas on the road. And I don't know anyone personally who has a block heater installed on their Maxima from the factory (there might be?). As you can see there are other Canadians on here asking about them as well. I'm sure there are others with block heaters I just don't know them. A buddy of mine with an AE didn't get one either. I will ask my three 2K2 6spd friends after work for you? Maybe the 2K2 have them but not the prior 20 years...
Update: Just talked to Paul D. and he said the cord was kinda behind the battery. And only found it when he removed the air box to install his Stillen Intake.
The block heater issue in Canada is hit and miss. Some people got them some people didn't. I will check with all the 2k2 guys. I think the dealer install them rather than stock from factory. Would be interesting to find out since a lot cars aren't getting them.
01-05-2002, 09:42 PM
#45
Re: Re: Man our cars hate the cold weather when cold starting!!
Originally posted by PhatGuy
Don't you live in Texas? I live in the coldest capital city in the world! I even have a block heater installed. I don't know too many Max owners (especially with 01+) with block heaters!
If I didn't have a manual I would get an auto starter installed. (yes I realize I can have one installed but like leaving it gear on top of the hand brake when parked)
It is 9 degrees (F) outside right now! It is going to be -10 (F) later this week. Now that is cold!
PS With wind chill it gets damn cold!
Don't you live in Texas? I live in the coldest capital city in the world! I even have a block heater installed. I don't know too many Max owners (especially with 01+) with block heaters!
If I didn't have a manual I would get an auto starter installed. (yes I realize I can have one installed but like leaving it gear on top of the hand brake when parked)It is 9 degrees (F) outside right now! It is going to be -10 (F) later this week. Now that is cold!
PS With wind chill it gets damn cold!
01-06-2002, 01:43 AM
#46
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Re: Man our cars hate the cold weather when cold starting!!
Originally posted by RussMaxManiac
I don't get it with Nissan's. They are really sensitive when the weather gets really cold. Shifter hard to shift (even with MT-90. Can't get it into 1st or R easy. Even 2nd shifts are hard. Touchy clutch, and car has a touchy gas pedal as well....hhehehee..
Oh well!
I don't get it with Nissan's. They are really sensitive when the weather gets really cold. Shifter hard to shift (even with MT-90. Can't get it into 1st or R easy. Even 2nd shifts are hard. Touchy clutch, and car has a touchy gas pedal as well....hhehehee..
Oh well!
01-06-2002, 01:02 PM
#47
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Join Date: Jul 2001
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Re: Re: Oil
Originally posted by DieselFX82
I'm using 10w-30 and Spartan5, I blew it some kisses and whispered some nice things and it worked started right up. thanks.
I'm using 10w-30 and Spartan5, I blew it some kisses and whispered some nice things and it worked started right up. thanks.
You're good to go.Say have you ever tried 5W-30 during the winter? I've found that it gives me cleaner start-ups and faster engine warm-ups.
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