Winterizing tips

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bandita52

Discussion Starter · Feb 4, 2012

i plan on winterizing my caliber before i bring it up to north dakota. any thoughts about engine block heaters, engine oil, antifreeze and windshield washer fluid.

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Oils, fluids etc - just follow the manual - modern stuff is all season.

Block heater - yes, a good idea

If your battery is "older" replace it with a high end, high CCA, long warranty unit.

http://www.napaonline.com/Catalog/C...02009+50020+2020057+25011&Ar=AND(P_RecType:A)

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bandita52

Discussion Starter · #3 · Feb 4, 2012

would a freeze plug work as well and what about the watts

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DKazoroski

· #4 · Feb 4, 2012

http://www.napaonline.com/Catalog/C...02009+50020+2020057+25005&Ar=AND(P_RecType:A)

This is what NAPA offers. Maybe some of our Canadian members could chime in with their advice.

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Francois

· #5 · Feb 5, 2012

If your battery is quite new then clean the post so no green corrosion shows. ( every autumn )

Recharge it to it's best with an automatic charger.

Fresh spark plugs, or clean ones with the correct gap.

The block heater is the best thing. Plug it 2 hours before you use the Caliber.

Fresh 5w20 motor oil and good strong filter ( metal end caps ).

Mine is able to start in Minus 35° Centigrade (-31°F) :smileup:

It's a good tough car for hard winters

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