Starting my GT3 in sub zero degrees
01-14-2019, 09:30 PM
#91
Originally Posted by 1Gunner
I use a 120 gal propane tank.
Does a truck come to your house to fill?
01-14-2019, 09:35 PM
#92
Originally Posted by GrantG
Good luck 
If I remember, you need to make sure the oil settles before using (read instructions- don’t remember exactly)...
If I remember, you need to make sure the oil settles before using (read instructions- don’t remember exactly)...
Turned it on this morning from 9:30-5pm. Got to 50 F and about 3 C outside most of the day.
Interesting to keep testing. I think it'll be challenged when it gets colder out because I have no ceiling and roof is not insulated, so lots of heat loss there and with exposed trusses and exterior soffits vents.
01-14-2019, 10:39 PM
#93
Three Wheelin'
Congrats on new car. Bilen ser kannon ut, grattis!
On the warming up -- I once started a prior 911 ('12 Carrera S) in super cold wether -- only to shuffle cars in the driveway. When my better half went to use it an hour later it would not start.
It would crank, but not fire. I tried it again in the afternoon several hours later (and I suppose it had warmed up some) and it started.
I guess massive amount of condensation from cold start and quick shut-down?
Only time that car ever hesitated on startup.
On the warming up -- I once started a prior 911 ('12 Carrera S) in super cold wether -- only to shuffle cars in the driveway. When my better half went to use it an hour later it would not start.
It would crank, but not fire. I tried it again in the afternoon several hours later (and I suppose it had warmed up some) and it started.
I guess massive amount of condensation from cold start and quick shut-down?
Only time that car ever hesitated on startup.
01-15-2019, 12:05 AM
#94
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I turned it on yesterday at 32 F degree garage, after about 7 hours it got to 36. Turned it off overnight and it dropped to 31. Roughly -12 C outside.
Turned it on this morning from 9:30-5pm. Got to 50 F and about 3 C outside most of the day.
Interesting to keep testing. I think it'll be challenged when it gets colder out because I have no ceiling and roof is not insulated, so lots of heat loss there and with exposed trusses and exterior soffits vents.
Turned it on this morning from 9:30-5pm. Got to 50 F and about 3 C outside most of the day.
Interesting to keep testing. I think it'll be challenged when it gets colder out because I have no ceiling and roof is not insulated, so lots of heat loss there and with exposed trusses and exterior soffits vents.
01-15-2019, 12:16 AM
#95
Three Wheelin'
From prior wakeboarding/boat days, we used a marine bilge heater. The one we had states it meets or exceeds Coast Guard and ABYC standards and are designed to hang out in boat engine compartments. It wasn't cheap, but I would feel more comfortable with something like that vs a traditional space heater. They have a Thermostat that kicks on if temps approach freezing.
https://www.xtremeheaters.com/
https://www.xtremeheaters.com/
