Gas; @$$ or Gr@$$ nobidy rides for free

Why? If it starts, your good-to-go. Using the proper oil, like Mobil 1's 0W40 should have you properly protected.

http://www.mobiloil.com/USA-English/MotorOil/Oils/Mobil_1_0W-40.aspx

[Sputter]

What are you talking about?

Originally Posted by Sputter

What are you talking about?

Things like this (I think):

http://www.jcwhitney.com/Porsche-Engine-Heaters/20004529-600001648.jcw

[litteng]

yes it has 5w40 mobil1 but some heat in the cooling systems makes it so much easier to spin over...

Originally Posted by litteng

yes it has 5w40 mobil1 but some heat in the cooling systems makes it so much easier to spin over...

You should change to 0W40 as soon as possible. You will not have any starting issues with a good battery, and properly maintained car. In the extreme cold, start it, let it idle about 90 seconds, and then start driving to properly warm-up.

Don't let it sit and idle for 10 minutes (for example), to "warm-up".

Keep RPM's below 4,000 until full op temp is reached. Shifting will be stiff (manual tranny).

Check your tire pressures at those low-low temps too.

[Sputter]

Ahh.

Originally Posted by bmussatti

Things like this (I think):

http://www.jcwhitney.com/Porsche-Engine-Heaters/20004529-600001648.jcw

[Dai]

My shop installed a block heater on my Box and it works really well. I started the car in -30C degree on the weekend. I believe they installed the Volkswagon block heater in it. They said they have to glue the heating coil to the oil pan. Porsche do not make these parts because they don't think peoples will drive these cars in the winter.

[Brucelee]

You might want to use Red Line 0W-30 for the winter time as you may not always have access to a block heater when you drive out and about.

Ditto, on the transaxle-RL makes a lighter 70W-75 gear lube for very cold apps.

Hey, I have a classmate Bob up in Saskatoon. Say hey to him. He is likely in the corner bar I would bet! :dance:

[Jeph]

Originally Posted by Dai

Porsche do not make these parts because they don't think peoples will drive these cars in the winter.

Are you familiar with the climate in Germany? -30 may not be a normal occurrence, but I assure you Porsches are driven in the winter.