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mine sat out in the cold all day today. It started no problem. I have the new starter and it makes such a difference. It started right away on the fist crank like it was summer. I knew it was cold because it then went into that rev cycle it does when it is really cold.
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haha, sorry to invade ... but damn, I thought it was cold here! Chicago ain't got nuttin on you guys. w00t for the troopers that test our cars in the super cold!!
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Originally Posted by HELAS
Oil pan heater??? I enquired at the dealer if i could get one and they told me that they were unavailable for the rx-8
I asked my dealer (Park Mazda) to put one in when I got my car.
I also think there is a dealer in Winnipeg that makes a block heater for the 8 also.
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I couldn't even release my hand brake today at like 6am, had to try like 10 times, then I heard a CRACK (probably ice) when it finally released...thought I broke something -.-
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Originally Posted by LiTTleRX-8
I couldn't even release my hand brake today at like 6am, had to try like 10 times, then I heard a CRACK (probably ice) when it finally released...thought I broke something -.-
I've started it once around -30C weather last year january, with windchill into the -40s. Started no problem. But the throttle assembly was frozen and broke/didn't work (forgot what they told me) and had to be replaced.
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I didnt have a trouble starting mine this morning, caked underneath all that ice. Glad to hear that the rev cycle is normal. Kinda off topic here, but I noticed that since I hadnt driven my 8 sinse the last sunny day (before the storm) and this morning when I opened the door I saw water on my driver side floor mat. I looked closer and I saw that on the lower quadrant where the trunk release is, there was a drip...not a steady drip but a drip none the less. I also noticed this the last time it rained, but wrote it off to my paranoia. Anyone else seen or experienced this? Should I bring it back to the dealer?
Once again, thanks for all your help!
Once again, thanks for all your help!
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Originally Posted by Vader76
I asked my dealer (Park Mazda) to put one in when I got my car.
I also think there is a dealer in Winnipeg that makes a block heater for the 8 also.
I also think there is a dealer in Winnipeg that makes a block heater for the 8 also.
Chris...
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Originally Posted by SaugaBoy
LOL, that crack isn't ice. If you look at your hand brake while it is up, look under the lever where it joins to the console you will see a hole, because you just cracked that plastic that slides under the console as you lower the hand brake. Happened to me and quite a few of others from what I have read. Go to the dealer and have them replace it. From what i've noticed, the new one is basically like some thick rubber piece instead of the plastic so it won't break.
I've started it once around -30C weather last year january, with windchill into the -40s. Started no problem. But the throttle assembly was frozen and broke/didn't work (forgot what they told me) and had to be replaced.
I've started it once around -30C weather last year january, with windchill into the -40s. Started no problem. But the throttle assembly was frozen and broke/didn't work (forgot what they told me) and had to be replaced.
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Originally Posted by MyRXdrug
Hey Vader is that Park Mazda in sherwood park? Did they do it? Would a block heater void your warranty?
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Those of you that have the block heater from Gerry Gordon's Mazda,
Can you describe it?
Where is it located?
Is it an inline or tank-type heater that is spliced in the heater hose?
Or an oil pan heater?
Is it made out of sillicon?
Or is it something different?
Thanks!
Diana
Can you describe it?
Where is it located?
Is it an inline or tank-type heater that is spliced in the heater hose?
Or an oil pan heater?
Is it made out of sillicon?
Or is it something different?
Thanks!
Diana
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Originally Posted by AK-roxy
Those of you that have the block heater from Gerry Gordon's Mazda,
Can you describe it?
Where is it located?
Is it an inline or tank-type heater that is spliced in the heater hose?
Or an oil pan heater?
Is it made out of sillicon?
Or is it something different?
Thanks!
Diana
Can you describe it?
Where is it located?
Is it an inline or tank-type heater that is spliced in the heater hose?
Or an oil pan heater?
Is it made out of sillicon?
Or is it something different?
Thanks!
Diana
Chris...
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Originally Posted by Chrissss
I can't see mine very clearly but it looks like a standard frost-plug mount type of block heater. It's mounted on the drivers side of the engine.
Chris...
Chris...
I've emailed Gerry Gordon's mazda but no response.
My local dealer says they have installed a circulating heater (percolating heater) in the radiator hose of an rx-8, and he could do the same with mine. He didn't say how well it worked, but
did say they use a similar device in mercedes vehicles
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Originally Posted by AK-roxy
Thanks Chrissss,
I've emailed Gerry Gordon's mazda but no response.
My local dealer says they have installed a circulating heater (percolating heater) in the radiator hose of an rx-8, and he could do the same with mine. He didn't say how well it worked, but
did say they use a similar device in mercedes vehicles
I've emailed Gerry Gordon's mazda but no response.
My local dealer says they have installed a circulating heater (percolating heater) in the radiator hose of an rx-8, and he could do the same with mine. He didn't say how well it worked, but
did say they use a similar device in mercedes vehicles
Circulating heaters create convection circulation that heats not only the block but all the coolant, making for quicker heating of the whole system. Plus frost plug replacement is a pain compared to splicing a heater hose. But since GGM puts them in as a standard upgrade I won't complain...
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