RS Vector, Rage (extreme cold weather conditions)

[mikebeane]

Should I get a battery heater and/or an engine block heater?

 

[sinjin]

I have had my rx1 stay out all night at -40 up in Canada and never had a problem starting it. Helps to have full choke and give it just a little throttle.

 

[SledderSteve]

Won't hurt but the RX1's have proven to be good starting machines in extreme cold. My sled always started much easier than my truck when the temps dropped below -25F.

We'll find out how the 3 bangers do this coming season.

 

[MadMax]

Make sure you use the new yammie 0-30w semi-syn oil. Should start good. I have a pair of jumper cables-just in case.MM.

 

[Wilson]

I am going to install a block heater in mine . If you have it pluged in before you leave home the engine is still warm after trailering for an
hour . The most engine wear is on first start and if it is warm there is less wear .

 

[Viper34]

Found the coolant heater to be more effective then a block heater in warming up the engine before starting.

 

[Swiss Sledder]

From -25F and warmer, it is no problem. I had to jump start mine at -40. Synthetic oil helps though. A warrior next to mine with synthetic oil didn't need a jump start.

 

[Wilson]

Is that the 4 cyl or the three?