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Re: Was: Winter oil, Now we're into engine heaters

To: Bullwinkle <yd3@nvc.net>, mgs <mgs@autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: Was: Winter oil, Now we're into engine heaters
From: Dan DiBiase <d_dibiase@yahoo.com>
Date: Wed, 6 Dec 2000 05:29:51 -0800 (PST)
--- Bullwinkle <yd3@nvc.net> wrote:
> Dan:
> 
> Well, you may be right when considering any modern vehicle with
> electronic
> ignition.  But...
> 
> IMO, you'd want the engine warm when working with older vehicles using
> ignition
> points, and especially those that have 6 volt systems.  Reason?  In cold
> weather, the battery's available power goes down.  

Well, doesn't that make the case for some sort of battery warmer as well
as an engine heater? If the battery loses power when cold, why not warm
that up too? Or, maybe the best solution is the heated garage....!

Dan

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