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 Oct 15, 2013 - 10:44 PM
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 Enthusiast  Joined Apr 15, '13 From Winnipeg, MB, Canada Currently Offline Reputation: 14 (100%)  |
So winter is almost upon us and it's just about time to start "winterizing" the Celica. Just wondering what I should do in terms of preparing it for the brutal winter? Other than winter tires what else is important? Oil change or anything? Should I swap out my carbon fiber hood for the winter or is it not too big of a deal? Thanks!
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Oct 15, 2013 - 10:55 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Feb 23, '12 From Warrior, AL Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Make sure you have 50/50 coolant, use de-icing windshield wiper fluid, and have proper weight oil.
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Oct 15, 2013 - 10:58 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Apr 15, '13 From Winnipeg, MB, Canada Currently Offline Reputation: 14 (100%) |
QUOTE (Box @ Oct 15, 2013 - 10:55 PM)  Make sure you have 50/50 coolant, use de-icing windshield wiper fluid, and have proper weight oil. What oil should I use? Should I stick with 5W30 or go with something like 0W30? -------------------- 2007 Impreza 2.5i - Daily
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Oct 15, 2013 - 11:10 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 23, '12 From Warrior, AL Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Use whatever the manual calls for, I live where Winter doesn't exist.
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Oct 16, 2013 - 12:07 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Apr 15, '13 From Winnipeg, MB, Canada Currently Offline Reputation: 14 (100%) |
QUOTE (Box @ Oct 16, 2013 - 12:10 AM) Use whatever the manual calls for, I live where Winter doesn't exist. Lol well aren't you lucky I don't have a manual. Can anyone confirm what oil I should use?
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Oct 16, 2013 - 12:17 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 24, '11 From 704 Currently Offline Reputation: 3 (100%) |
 he meant the owners manual.Either 5w30 or 10w30 is what the manual calls for. This post has been edited by travisxcore: Oct 16, 2013 - 12:18 AM |
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Oct 16, 2013 - 8:06 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Apr 15, '13 From Winnipeg, MB, Canada Currently Offline Reputation: 14 (100%) |
QUOTE (travisxcore @ Oct 16, 2013 - 1:17 AM) he meant the owners manual.Either 5w30 or 10w30 is what the manual calls for. I know he did. And I don't have one lol -------------------- 2007 Impreza 2.5i - Daily
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Oct 16, 2013 - 9:45 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Feb 2, '07 From Berlin, WI Currently Offline Reputation: 18 (100%) |
yup depending on how cold it gets 5w30 or 10w30.
besides that, also remember, some good windshield wipers will go a long way. no use in having awesome tires and oil if you can't see the road. --------------------  *1997 Celica ST - 3SGE Greytop BEAMS *1977 Celica RA29 - Classic Cruiser *2005 Matrix AWD - dedded but still hanging around like a ghost 2019 Rav4 XLE Premium - Sports mode is fun. |
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Oct 16, 2013 - 10:25 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jan 20, '09 From Winnipeg Currently Offline Reputation: 5 (100%) |
5w30 for winnipeg winter.
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Oct 16, 2013 - 10:54 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Apr 15, '13 From Winnipeg, MB, Canada Currently Offline Reputation: 14 (100%) |
QUOTE (jordisonjr @ Oct 16, 2013 - 11:25 AM) 5w30 for winnipeg winter. Thanks, I was waiting for you to post seeing as you know first-hand haha -------------------- 2007 Impreza 2.5i - Daily
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Oct 16, 2013 - 10:58 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 24, '11 From 704 Currently Offline Reputation: 3 (100%) |
QUOTE (PegGTS @ Oct 16, 2013 - 9:06 AM) QUOTE (travisxcore @ Oct 16, 2013 - 1:17 AM) he meant the owners manual.Either 5w30 or 10w30 is what the manual calls for. I know he did. And I don't have one lol oops haha manual suggests 5w30 for 50*F and bellow |
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Oct 16, 2013 - 11:47 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Apr 15, '13 From Winnipeg, MB, Canada Currently Offline Reputation: 14 (100%) |
Thanks everybody. Does anybody have any thoughts on the carbon fiber hood in the winter? Yes or no?
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1994 Camry - Sold 1994 Celica - Sold :( Click here to see my progress thread! |
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Oct 16, 2013 - 11:56 AM
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Oct 16, 2013 - 12:10 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 23, '12 From Warrior, AL Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Hmmm, my only concern is that the carbon fiber would be more susceptible to cracking and shattering in the intense cold. If you still have your metal hood I'd throw it on to be safe.
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Oct 16, 2013 - 1:11 PM
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QUOTE (Box @ Oct 16, 2013 - 12:10 AM) Use whatever the manual calls for, I live where Winter doesn't exist. And I hate you for that Box! I don't think you should worry about the cf hood. Don't forget to check your battery too. And I use some silicone spray or something like that for the sealing rubber around the door, because the most embarrassing thing is when you can't open the door because it's frozen. 
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Oct 16, 2013 - 1:14 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 23, '12 From Warrior, AL Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
I love snow though.
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Oct 16, 2013 - 1:15 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 24, '11 From 704 Currently Offline Reputation: 3 (100%) |
If its decent quality I wouldn't worry about it at all, think about all them cars out their mainly made of CF that do just fine.
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Oct 16, 2013 - 1:26 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Apr 15, '13 From Winnipeg, MB, Canada Currently Offline Reputation: 14 (100%) |
QUOTE (travisxcore @ Oct 16, 2013 - 1:15 PM) If its decent quality I wouldn't worry about it at all, think about all them cars out their mainly made of CF that do just fine. Yeah it's Seibon so I'd hope it should be okay -------------------- 2007 Impreza 2.5i - Daily
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Oct 16, 2013 - 1:28 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 23, '12 From Warrior, AL Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
QUOTE (travisxcore @ Oct 16, 2013 - 1:15 PM) If its decent quality I wouldn't worry about it at all, think about all them cars out their mainly made of CF that do just fine. All of those cars spend Winter in a warm garage. Properly engineered and made OEM carbon fibre I wouldn't worry about, cheap aftermarket I'd be worried a little. If not for more than anything that the chances of an incident increase.
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Oct 16, 2013 - 3:51 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 20, '09 From Winnipeg Currently Offline Reputation: 5 (100%) |
I'd take it off.
A couple of friends of mine have carbon fibre pieces, (including a hood) and they all remove it for winter. -------------------- -Protection mode, For when your amp tries to blow its load. 1995 Toyota Celica GTS - Daily Driver 1999 Chevy Cavalier - Winter Beater 1994 Honda Civic CX Hatchback - Dead My Celica! |
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