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Topic: Temp VS. traction,and few more questions.
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Fastymz
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From: Reno Nv USA M&M#1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 10-29-2002 05:29 PM
   
Since you guys put up with me so well.I'll ask some dumb questions.1.Do you get less traction when it's cold out? 2.Should I use thinner oil in the winter?
I now use 20-50 summer and 10-40 winter both with one can of restore. 3.Also I run a coolant mix of 20-60 antifreeze to water,+2 bottles of watter wetter.Is this good enough for winter too? 4.How offten do you guys change your trans fuild for an Auto that is. 
I drive about 2000-2500 miles a year. Thanks. SCOOP ------------------
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Moneymaker
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From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 10-29-2002 05:50 PM
Answers:
1)Yes
2)Yes, 10-40 is fine.
3)Get a hydrometer and check your coolant. Don't guess.
4)Once a year.
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Fastymz
Moderator Posts: 21275
From: Reno Nv USA M&M#1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 10-29-2002 05:55 PM
quote:
Originally posted by Moneymaker:
Answers:
1)Yes
2)Yes, 10-40 is fine.
3)Get a hydrometer and check your coolant. Don't guess.
4)Once a year.
5)Yes, we love you!
Alex you really kill me,LOL.  3. The hydrometer read -12 degrees for freezing and 255 for boil over. 1.Ok then on the traction question.What do you do for more traction in the cold weather.Lower or raise tire pressure or just see which one works best for my car? SCOOP
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[This message has been edited by Fastymz (edited 10-29-2002).]
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Moneymaker
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From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 10-29-2002 06:37 PM
From what my friend in Reno Bill WIlliams tells me, -12 below is a possibility in the winter. 
Traction is always best with the most air pressure your car can stand.------------------
Alex Denysenko
Co-Administrator and Moderator NHRA/IHRA/SRA member and licensed Superstock driver
MCA member# 53321
NHRA and IHRA SS/LA National Record Holder '00, '01, & '02
Fleet of FoMoCo products including 88 ASC McLaren Mustang #28
Professional Manwhore
The Barry of BarrysGrrl Quote #1: "I never met a magazine mechanic I liked."
Quote #2: "Make sure brain is in gear before engaging mouth!"
Quote #3: "If you can't run with the big dogs, stay on the porch!"
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Fastymz
Moderator Posts: 21275
From: Reno Nv USA M&M#1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 10-29-2002 07:15 PM
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Originally posted by Moneymaker:
From what my friend in Reno Bill WIlliams tells me, -12 below is a possibility in the winter.
Traction is always best with the most air pressure your car can stand.
Thats ture but I dont drive my car when it's below freezing out.
Most the time I dont take it out if it's going to be below 50 out. Thanks for the traction tip.I'll go max out the rear tires and see if that helps. Whats dose your friend do here in Reno?
Bill Williams' I've heard that name before. SCOOP ------------------
2.26 60'S
14.9 @ 90.86MPH 65 coupe,351w,C4,Big Boss 429 hood scoop,8"3.40 TracLoc,Cragar SS,Black Suede. https://mustangsandmore.com/ubb/Fastymz.html
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steve'66
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From: Sonoma,CA,USA
Registered: Mar 2000
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posted 10-29-2002 11:02 PM
Ron,At the track the general rule is the cooler the track is the hotter you want your slicks to be. At least for M/T et drags, not sure about street tires. As far as air pressure you want the most that delivers a full contact patch, not the max rating on the tire. SteveW
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Moneymaker
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From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 10-29-2002 11:54 PM
Best damn garage in town Scoop. Medic One Automotive. He also races in Superstock. ------------------
Alex Denysenko
Co-Administrator and Moderator NHRA/IHRA/SRA member and licensed Superstock driver
MCA member# 53321
NHRA and IHRA SS/LA National Record Holder '00, '01, & '02
Fleet of FoMoCo products including 88 ASC McLaren Mustang #28
Professional Manwhore
The Barry of BarrysGrrl Quote #1: "I never met a magazine mechanic I liked."
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Quote #3: "If you can't run with the big dogs, stay on the porch!"
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Fastymz
Moderator Posts: 21275
From: Reno Nv USA M&M#1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 10-30-2002 01:28 AM
If I need any help I'll look him up Alex. Steve,I got it.
The main reason I asked about traction.I was out driving today.And it was like I was on ice.
I think the new carb and your guys help tuning it.Is really paying off.I went to get into traffic today.And almost ended up two lanes over.The car went side ways.It has never done that before.And at 10miles an hour I can spin the tires for about 20feet or so.I could not do that before either.
SCOOP
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