

| Subject: | Re: slow cranking in cold weather |
| From: | Alan Bosch |
| Date: | Wed, 2 Jan 2002 13:42:17 -0500 |
Scott,
If you're running a "summer weight" oil in the crank case, it may be a
good time to change to something a little thinner. I typically run
Castrol Syn-tech 15W50 (or is it 20W50 - h*ll, whatever the Castrol blend
is...) from April 1 through early November. Then I switch to Mobil 1
5W30. A thinner oil will likely help the starter turn the motor easier
when it's cold.
Another thing to check is your battery. If it's a few years old, it may
be time to replace. Take it to a FLAPS like Pep Boys or Auto Zone and
have them test it.
HTH... YMMV...
Alan Bosch
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