CT3.2

So cold that the weather man stated to have more then a half a tank of or it might freeze.

Anyone heard of that?

dallison

yup i guess with those low temps it prob could have problems

trev0006

I have never heard of that, but then again live in Socal.

Fabvsix

Yeah our local weather guys were laughing how we think "54" high is COLD here in Northern California ! Then they said, well cold is really back East.......... where it's been below zero......I can't even imagine it ! I don't think I would get out my bed much worry about frozen gasoline ! Hahahahahah

mantis23

its temperatures like this that keep me livin' in the south.

Bulldog01

One of the biggest reasons I'm ready to move to NC or GA.

Chaptorial

I'm gonna sleep in the garage with the car on just in case.

CLASSYCLS

this just sucks!

red99cl2.3

its a good idea to put dry gas in your tank and filll it up so that it wont freeze your lines

SFLA_Type-S

I think i'll wear short sleeves tomorrow.

pianoman41

When it gets really cold, you should keep the gas tank at least half full at all times. What happens is the more empty the tank is, the more the inside walls of the tank are exposed to air (exposed surface area increases as fuel decreases). At really cold temperatures it is very easy to get condensation on the metal walls of the gas tank. This water mixes with the gas and since gasoline has a lower specific gravity than water, the water sinks to the bottom of the tank, which is where the fuel pick-up is. Once the water gets into the fuel lines it will freeze since the lines aren't insulated between the tank and the engine. In real extreme temperatures, the gas line can freeze while the engine is running and the vehicle is in motion and the engine will just die. You do not want to get stranded with a frozen fuel line because the only real solution is to tow the car someplace warm and let the lines thaw out (or crawl underneath and hold a hairdryer next to the fuel lines for about 45 minutes).

Dry gas is a must because it is attracted to water and although the water will still freeze, it will crystalize (as opposed to freezing solid) which can still pass through the fuel line.

Moral of the story: keep your tank full and use dry gas--one small container of dry gas for every 10 gallons of gas. Usually one per fill-up is ideal, especially if you're good about filling up at a half tank.

darrinb

so will i





































under about 2 sweaters:P

pimpscls

its nice out here about a chilly 78

fender4

After living and growing up in the nothern regions of Ill. I had enough,, moved to northern Texas where we have have nice weather for nine months and to dam hot for three. We still venture up to the north to see/feel snow and cold for a couple of weeks and then come running home to the south. IF you live in the harder northern climates don't ever move to the south; You'll find 20 years will fly by and not realize you were ever from snow county. I'm still the only one on my block with a saucer sled and snow shovel,, guess I just have to keep somethings from my kid days. Good luck to all with their winter adventures, now, I have to decide what short sleeve shirt to wear.,,,

Jaydef03

up @ Syracuse Univ.

everyday is a high of 9, and a low of -11.... without wind chill. w/ it, its gotta be easily -30, bc at some times its so windy u actually see small girls get knocked down all the time, like when coming around a corner of a building. its like one big blizzard 24/7. its so cold it doesnt even snow, its just ice trickling from the sky.

Jaydef03

just looked up weather yesterday

"a -18 that feels like -38"

vinarnold

this wheather sucks cant do a thing. plus my car is so dirty i dont even want to drive it, i guess its going to the car wash...

123456SPEED

The weather in the east looks miserable. We rarely get down to freezing here and even that is too cold, but it's usually just a day or so. We have had an especially warm winter here, highs still in the 60's today.

vinarnold

wish it was 60 here.

red99cl2.3

i;m sorry but the car wash sucks!! everywhere you go espcially now when its all dusty you can always spot the places they missed adn if you bitch they dont do shit.

vinarnold

yeah i know but they threw so much salt on the streets it crazy. and temps arent going to be above 32 for at least another week.

F23A4

I wish it was 30 right about now.