1994-2002 [Subscribe to Daily Digest] |
 | [Main NG900 & OG93 Bulletin Board | BBFAQ |
Prev by Date | Next by Date | Post Followup ]
Member Login / Signup - Members see fewer ads. - Latest Member Gallery Photos
Re: Winterizing my 97 900 S. . . Posted by Don [Email]  (#1099) [Profile/Gallery]
(more from Don) on Wed, 31 Oct 2001 15:39:34
In Reply to: Re: Winterizing my 97 900 S. . ., JCB, Wed, 31 Oct 2001 11:54:21 Members do not see ads below this line. - Help Keep This Site Online - Signup |
I assume that you want to drive your car this winter; if not, then the previous post is applicable.
I live in Ottawa, Canada, where the climate is pretty harsh at times. I would recommend the following as a minimum - others may suggest additional measures:
1. Check antifreeze specific gravity and top-up if needed. Flush and fill if your maintenance schedule says you should.
2. Snow tires and steel rims (if you want to keep the alloy ones looking nice).
3. A block heater is a nice addition. "A what?" is the usual response from those in less frigid climes. Basically, it is a little heater inserted into your engine block and plugs into a regular outlet. All those cars that you see with cords hanging out the front while you are up in Canada are *not* electric. They are standard on Canadian spec cars; I am not sure about USAian ones.
4. Top up other vital fluids.
5. Check all yer hoses, belts, bulbs, and similar bits.
6. Check battery electrolyte.
7. You may want to go up to a higher octane of fuel, but I doubt that it matters much in your neck of the woods. I am told that all fuel is "winter grade" in winter, but I don't know about that. You can also buy gas line antifreeze that you add to your tank.
8. I personally will not drive anywhere in the winter (even across town) without the following in my trunk: Small shovel, blanket, warm boots, heavier mitts, matches, my trusty tire chains (a habit left over from my days in Austria), a flashlight, and warning triangle. It goes without saying that I will also pack my booster cables. Some folks may go so far as to have a tow rope, but towing is best left to the pros.
9. A bag of kitty litter is handy for providing traction if you are stuck.
10. You need a good brush and ice scraper.
I personally have never done anything radical with any of my cars to prepare for winter, except when I lived in the far north. There, it was common to use 5W30 oil in winter.
Yes, some people do the ultimate in "winterizing" and store their cars. Some of us drive 'em.
Don
1996 900s
Ottawa, Canada
posted by 198.103...
, Wed, 31 Oct 2001 15:39:34 <-- Viewing This Message
No Site Registration is Required to Post - Site Membership is optional (Member Features List), but helps to keep the site online
for all Saabers. If the site helps you, please consider helping the site by becoming a member.
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
