Very Cold Start Video Minus 26*C

[twoicebergs]

It finally got cold enough to finish what I started in my previous Cold Start Video.

This video was shot this morning with an OAT of -26*C (-15F). Over the previous 24 hours the temperature was never above -23*C. The vehicle was not plugged in.

It actually started better than the last video at minus 18*C. I suspect it was due to having new fuel filters installed. The RPM surge was probably caused by the fuel finally being ignited in one of the slower firing cylinders.

If you noticed, the headlight are on, this is a DRL requirement. I was thinking of putting in a switch for cold weather operations or installing the 6w LEDs.

So the answer is, "Yes it will start in very cold conditions without being plugged in. But you have to have good batteries, synthetic oil and a problem free engine!" If yours does not start this well, you need to do some fixin!

http://youtu.be/BhrGgJ0X7bk

[jd4010]

Cool.

Now for the stooooopid question....what is DRL? (Ok....I know I'm not the ONLY one wondering that!!!!)

[southend]

Originally Posted by jd4010

Cool.

Now for the stooooopid question....what is DRL? (Ok....I know I'm not the ONLY one wondering that!!!!)

Hehehe......he's canadian, ya. Daytime running lamps...........

Sent from my phone that somebody didn't help me get.

[jd4010]

Originally Posted by southend

Hehehe......he's canadian, ya. Daytime running lamps...........

Sent from my phone that somebody didn't help me get.

DOH! Insert emoticon of me wearing a dunce cap.

Thanks!

[southend]

Good video bud.......

Sent from my phone that somebody didn't help me get.

[amdriven2liv]

Daytime Running Lights

Required up north.

[phil_phil]

If you noticed, the headlight are on, this is a DRL requirement. I was thinking of putting in a switch for cold weather operations or installing the 6w LEDs.

My DRL will turn off if I put on my parking break on to the first click.

Phil

[Galaxie]

Good start. Its funny, my sweet spot is about 16*F. Anything less than that she is not happy. Very good start for that temp!

What oil are you running? Any additives? Batteries new?

[HarvestingInternationally]

nice start up..-20 holy **** lol thats cold

[HeavyAssault]

That's choice!! How about the details of the oil, etc etc??