Just wondering, since winter is here, is there a temperature level where we shouldn't drive our EVOs. This is my first winter with mine and I was wondering if too cold a temperature would effect the car in any way especially the turbo. Thanks guys.

 

just allow extra time for it to properly warm up and get good winter tires you'll be fine

 

Let the car warm up really GOOD

 

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From common sense, I would say there should not be any instance where you can't drive any car in the weather like this on the earth (maybe except North and South-pole for some less constructed vehicles).

It is not just Evo, any car should be able to operate under the weather on the earth, unless of course, you car has some sorts of special equipped parts where the temperature would affect its effectiveness tremendously.

 

it takes forever to warm up.

 

Really? This car warms up faster than my previous vehicles. By the time I hit my first stoplight the air is starting to warm up. I know ACD will not function below a certain temperature. Maybe 18F? Check your owner's manual.

 

I guarantee you've never driven your evo in any colder weather than i have. I live in Minot ND. Jan-Feb it's not uncommon for us to see -70 with wind chill (winter of 98 they saw -112). EVERYONE either has remote start that turns your car on every so many hours or a block heater that leaves an extention cord hanging out of your bumper so you can plug your car in and keep the oil from turning solid. The ONLY problem i had with the evo last winter on a -65 day was having all the doors frozen shut. I had to wait 2 days before being able to open them! I'd move, but being military, i don't have that option.

owners manual does state that all 3 ACD lights will turn on letting you know it's too cold and not working.

 

Also remember not to drive on the stock advans in cold weather as they don't do very well.

EDIT: also note that the owners manual suggest 5w30 if you're going to be seeing extreme cold weather.

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I just go outside and start the car up for a few minutes when its cold out.

 

Speaking of warming up, what does your oil temp run at during regular driving? The highest I've ever seen mine is 70C, Interstate driving it was down to 60C, that was with 50F outside temp though.

 

Was -65 the real temp or wind chill temp? Any car driving down a highway in cold weather experiences high wind chill temps.

It's only the real temp that affects starting, etc.

 

Take it easy on your clutch till it warms up when it gets really cold.

 

Turbo timer is a good way to warm up your car in the morning without leaving the keys in it

 

or an auto start system