Ohio S2000 Club Ohio S2000 Owners Club

S2K in the extreme cold

Thread Tools
 
Old Feb 5, 2007 | 08:58 AM
  #1  
Audi/S2K fool's Avatar
Thread Starter
Registered User
 
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 389
Likes: 0
From: Akron/Cleveland
Default S2K in the extreme cold

Well, as all of you Northern Ohio people know, it was farkin -6 this morning!!! My ol' Audi was a heluva champ this morning, but it def was chugging along with molasses for oil this morning.

I'm gonna kick out the S2K from my garage to the driveway for this cold spell. Any precautions I should be taking? I wish I had a 2 bay garage at my townhouse, but I dont. The coolant seems to be up to par, although I guess its "lifetime" anyways. I just dont want something to freeze. I think I'm gonna just do the car cover for UV protection. I don't think its gonna rain anytime soon, so its ok with my cheapie car cover for a short period.
Reply
Old Feb 5, 2007 | 10:10 AM
  #2  
Bullitt44's Avatar
 
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 3,231
Likes: 0
From: Cleveland, OH
Default

I will be fine.

Couple things for the crazies:
1) I would not start or mess with it until we have a little warmer weather once you move it.
2) Keep excess snow off the top so the weight does not damage the top. Once the snow starts to melt it gets heavy
3) If it goes form the frozen weather to above freezing start it and let it heat cycle, if you don't your frozen block will cause a lot of condensation under the hood.

Call me if you plan on leaving it outside for an extended period of time!
Reply
Old Feb 6, 2007 | 07:23 AM
  #3  
TheCarGuy2021's Avatar
 
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 2,519
Likes: 0
From: El Segundo, CA
Default

I drive mine in this weather daily... I just let it warm up for a good 15-20 min before driving it.
Reply
Old Feb 6, 2007 | 09:00 PM
  #4  
Mocky's Avatar
Former Moderator
20 Year Member
Liked
Former Moderator
 
Joined: Sep 2002
Posts: 105,828
Likes: 152
Default

i was going to suggest talking to bullitt44 about a possible storage option as well


Reply
Old Feb 7, 2007 | 05:01 AM
  #5  
MrClean's Avatar
Registered User
 
Joined: Sep 2001
Posts: 4,207
Likes: 1
From: Powell, OH
Default

I agree that the car should be fine outside.
Reply
Old Feb 7, 2007 | 03:56 PM
  #6  
TheCarGuy2021's Avatar
 
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 2,519
Likes: 0
From: El Segundo, CA
Default

Just make sure you use a 5W-40 oil for temperatures below zero as Honda suggests.
Reply
Old Feb 7, 2007 | 06:28 PM
  #7  
Audi/S2K fool's Avatar
Thread Starter
Registered User
 
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 389
Likes: 0
From: Akron/Cleveland
Default

I have 5w-30 Mobil 1 in it now...I dont plan on driving it around. I just have it outside for this week or so until the temps come back up to the teens.
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
veehexx
UK & Ireland S2000 Community
11
Dec 22, 2010 02:14 AM
Balboa
Upper Mid-West S2000 Owners
18
Oct 14, 2005 12:55 PM
78roadrocket
Ohio S2000 Club
8
Jun 10, 2004 04:52 AM
Special_K_828
Southern Ontario S2000 Owners
34
May 26, 2004 12:38 PM
indys2k
S2000 Talk
8
Dec 24, 2000 03:01 PM




All times are GMT -8. The time now is 01:31 PM.