Re: Texas Jeep get\'s cold in new england.

I would start by flushing the cooling system and then refilling it with a good anti-freeze(I use Sierra)/water mixture at n more than 50/50. You might also consider an engine block heater (www.jcwhitney.com)Good Luck!

 

Re: Texas Jeep get\'s cold in new england.

Block heater is an absolute must, also an pre-oiler would be a huge step towards longevity but only if you got the extra ching for one, but what I do that REALLY REALLY makes a huge difrence is I lay down the backseat and place a small space heater, the kind with a fan and 3 settings for heat, makes for a warm snow and ice free vehicle.

 

Re: Texas Jeep get\'s cold in new england.

"Rain-X" works, for your windsheild. Keep a "Space Blanket" (or two) in the Jeep (I always kept small regular blankets rolled up. Buy a very very good battery. In the deep winter, keep a small spade shovel in the back, some rock salt, and kitty litter (good for traction). Use Isopropal gas additive to get rid of water in your gas tank (the methenol type leaves residue, screws up injectors). Spray your door locks and gas tank lid with store-bought bran of spray-on anti-freeze (not the anti-freeze you use in the radiator, this stuff is made from alcohol). Carry your flashlight in and out of the car, if you leave it in the cold overnight, your batteries will fail sooner. Hand warmers (you'll find those in the camping/hunting section of any Walmart). Keep a spare set of gloves in the Jeep. And get in the habit of keeping track of the weather (snow/sleet, etc.) before you go out. I loved living in the mountains,, beautiful.....but, it can kill you.

 

Re: Texas Jeep get\'s cold in new england.

Actually there is no need to add an aftermarket isopropyl additive in the northern statess as the fuel companies already add plenty to keep moisture out. Wasting money unless you know you poured a couple gallons of water in your tank /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif I do agree on all the other stuff though, winter survival kits are an absolute must in the northern states and canada. I set of chains will almost gaurentee an ability to get there if you absolutely must travel in foul weather.

 

Re: Texas Jeep get\'s cold in new england.

I had problems with some fuel from certain gas stations where I lived. Had injectors freeze up on me at night, only to thaw out during the noon sun. I presumed it was moister in my tank.

 

Re: Texas Jeep get\'s cold in new england.

ok after having a jeep that LIVED in the SE and SW its entire life and then moving to Fairbanks, AK @ -50 temps in the winter months and enough snow to make you spend jeep money on a snow blower, i am the expert on this.

The recommendation that is given up here to all vehicles regardless of where the vehicle comes from is

1. Battery blanket
2. Oil pan heater
3. tranny heater (auto)
4. synthic fluids (newer vehicles)
5. At least 50/50 mixture in Rad.
6. Block heater
7. Interior heater (very expensive but more for comfort, not necessary)
8. Good extension cord rated for outdoors and the cold.
9. Grill covers (helps warm up quicker, but not necessary)
10. Drive slower and longer warm-ups
11. no moisture up here in the winter so no freeze in the gas lines.

This is what I have learned after living up here a total of 5 years and only had the jeep freeze up on me one time. It was my fault I had put a piece of cardboard in front of the rad and it froze up on the side and overheated in -40 temps. You all may wonder why i was running at idle at -40, well i hadn't put the bock heater in yet and was afraid of the block freezing up so I would let it idle for a few minutes and with Cold air passing over a small area, the sides, it froze. No damage just a big mess and a really had time fixing it in the cold. Oh yea with these temps cars make weird noises and do funny things so take that in consideration when you here things you never heard before. Mud tires are not a good choice for winter driving, if you have them just drive slow, take it real easy around corners, and get winter tires soon. They say studs on a 4X4 work great, and lockers are killers in the hardpack snow and ice.

This is all I can think about now. If I think of anything else I will post.

go to Artic off road to see some winter wheeling, all though i don't go with them, my jeep needs tow hooks at least to go with them and can't do that right now.

 

Re: Texas Jeep get\'s cold in new england.

Battery blanket? Oil pan heater? Trannie heater?; Geezzz, the kids moving to New England, not Alaska. Hey Krabby, can you count the battery blankets over in Dekota?? I never knew of anyone who owned one in the entire Aderondacs of New York. Dont scare this guy into buying stuff he dosnt need.

 

Re: Texas Jeep get\'s cold in new england.

Actually my wifes piece of crap Grand Caravan has one of those battery blankets, but I think it is a joke, a good optima and functioning charging system is all you really need. Oil pan heaters are ok if you live in alaska, but not in the lower 48, just isn't necessary if you run the correct oil for the season. Like I said, a good block heater, and a space heater in the drivers compartment, attached to one of those heavy duty timers and set to turn on a couple hours before you are going to leave, and you'll never have to worry, added benifit to the space heater is that when you start the vehicle and set your heater on low, it actually works to warm up the engine faster.

 

Re: Texas Jeep get\'s cold in new england.

i wasn't telling him what to buy. what he needs to do is once he gets there find out what they are using and doing in the NE. you don't need any of those things up here, I've seen people not do anything to their vehicles and they do fine.

 

Re: Texas Jeep get\'s cold in new england.

I,d give the car an anti rust prevention before I entered the salt roads and maybe a WD 40 job in the harness...