C36 in winter (montreal)
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C36 in winter (montreal)
Hi, I'm thinking of using my C36 during the winter.
I want to know if I need to buy a block heater to start.
temperature at night can go -20, max -30, and in the morning most of the time it's form -10 to -25
all in Celsius
I want to know if I need to buy a block heater to start.
temperature at night can go -20, max -30, and in the morning most of the time it's form -10 to -25
all in Celsius
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what you're thinking is good for your engine.
using block heater for engine is good even in summer.
all first starts are cold starts, with an engine heater you reduce wear.
you have similar temperature in Canada as in Scandinavia, -25 i fuukin' cold when you start the car!
I wish there was a heater for C43
using block heater for engine is good even in summer.
all first starts are cold starts, with an engine heater you reduce wear.
you have similar temperature in Canada as in Scandinavia, -25 i fuukin' cold when you start the car!
I wish there was a heater for C43
Last edited by KJI3jflarryfe93; Oct 28, 2012 at 04:24 PM.
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what you're thinking is good for your engine.
using block heater for engine is good even in summer.
all first starts are cold starts, with an engine heater you reduce wear.
you have similar temperature in Canada as in Scandinavia, -25 i fuukin' cold when you start the car!
I wish there was a heater for C43
using block heater for engine is good even in summer.
all first starts are cold starts, with an engine heater you reduce wear.
you have similar temperature in Canada as in Scandinavia, -25 i fuukin' cold when you start the car!
I wish there was a heater for C43
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Personally I would not use a 36 in winter. Think of the salt and the metal cancer which will be developing 
If you do, use it only on dry road conditions 
If you do, use it only on dry road conditions
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I'm sure kowalski knows what I mean. And with snow the c36 is horrible if you aren't an experience driver I myself drive a w202 c180 in winter much easier.
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rustproofing cars with underbody wax, called Dinitrol it's British gunk I think?
I had my car sealed with this shiiit, doors, fenders, trunk, hood and underbody, it's all in black wax!
It's pritty costly to do this, but worth it if your car is a keeper.
If you choose gold package they seal everything on your car.
don't forget to check rubber seals ontop your 4 doors, cancer loves to grow there!!
fold your rubber and inspect metal for rust.
best thing is to buy waxoil from MB to treat as a safety from future rust if you don't already have it?
and I promise you, you will eventually have hidden cancer on these doors
I had my car sealed with this shiiit, doors, fenders, trunk, hood and underbody, it's all in black wax!
It's pritty costly to do this, but worth it if your car is a keeper.
If you choose gold package they seal everything on your car.
don't forget to check rubber seals ontop your 4 doors, cancer loves to grow there!!
fold your rubber and inspect metal for rust.
best thing is to buy waxoil from MB to treat as a safety from future rust if you don't already have it?
and I promise you, you will eventually have hidden cancer on these doors
Last edited by KJI3jflarryfe93; Oct 29, 2012 at 06:24 AM.
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rustproofing cars with underbody wax, called Dinitrol it's British gunk I think?
I had my car sealed with this shiiit, doors, fenders, trunk, hood and underbody, it's all in black wax!
It's pritty costly to do this, but worth it if your car is a keeper.
If you choose gold package they seal everything on your car.
don't forget to check rubber seals ontop your 4 doors, cancer loves to grow there!!
fold your rubber and inspect metal for rust.
best thing is to buy waxoil from MB to treat as a safety from future rust if you don't already have it?
and I promise you, you will eventually have hidden cancer on these doors
I had my car sealed with this shiiit, doors, fenders, trunk, hood and underbody, it's all in black wax!
It's pritty costly to do this, but worth it if your car is a keeper.
If you choose gold package they seal everything on your car.
don't forget to check rubber seals ontop your 4 doors, cancer loves to grow there!!
fold your rubber and inspect metal for rust.
best thing is to buy waxoil from MB to treat as a safety from future rust if you don't already have it?
and I promise you, you will eventually have hidden cancer on these doors
;p so is it worth it to seal? I don't use the car in winter, however in summer the car is outside when it rains. no garage
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i'm ok under the circumstances like pi$$ing weather outside my window.
thanx for asking.
if you wanna keep your beloved AMGeeeeeeee, it might be worth for you to treat it with TLC like undercoating.
hopefully your roadsalt isn't fukked up as the salt in mongo Sweden is very corrosive, here almost all Benz cars are dreaded with cancer rot
Dinitrol is one brand, Tectyl is another brand, there are several don't remember them, check shops that sells autoparts and ask them where they can point you the right direction.
you can use turtle rustmaster or turtle rustconversion to get rid of the cancer on your door, then next day paint with rust stop paint, when you get your car repainted tell painter to remove the rust on your door.
however it's pretty cold outside now and painting is not a good idea in cold weather.
you need a heated garage to work so paint can dry.
fold rubber and put a screwdriver in between to lift rubber when you work.
or you can try with an oily rag to rub off the rusty surface if there isn't too big of a damage.
where you going to store your car during winter?
outside is no good, brakes will rust like hell and more likely your underbody will have a beating with more rustspots from wet weather parked on one place for several months and not driving it's no good, can you rent a carport with roof over your head?
did you get a new rear axle fixing your problem?
did you change anything?
i'm ok under the circumstances like pi$$ing weather outside my window.
thanx for asking.
if you wanna keep your beloved AMGeeeeeeee, it might be worth for you to treat it with TLC like undercoating.
hopefully your roadsalt isn't fukked up as the salt in mongo Sweden is very corrosive, here almost all Benz cars are dreaded with cancer rot
Dinitrol is one brand, Tectyl is another brand, there are several don't remember them, check shops that sells autoparts and ask them where they can point you the right direction.
you can use turtle rustmaster or turtle rustconversion to get rid of the cancer on your door, then next day paint with rust stop paint, when you get your car repainted tell painter to remove the rust on your door.
however it's pretty cold outside now and painting is not a good idea in cold weather.
you need a heated garage to work so paint can dry.
fold rubber and put a screwdriver in between to lift rubber when you work.
or you can try with an oily rag to rub off the rusty surface if there isn't too big of a damage.
where you going to store your car during winter?
outside is no good, brakes will rust like hell and more likely your underbody will have a beating with more rustspots from wet weather parked on one place for several months and not driving it's no good, can you rent a carport with roof over your head?
did you get a new rear axle fixing your problem?
did you change anything?
Last edited by KJI3jflarryfe93; Oct 29, 2012 at 10:20 AM.
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w202mylove.
i'm ok under the circumstances like pi$$ing weather outside my window.
thanx for asking.
if you wanna keep your beloved AMGeeeeeeee, it might be worth for you to treat it with TLC like undercoating.
hopefully your roadsalt isn't fukked up as the salt in mongo Sweden is very corrosive, here almost all Benz cars are dreaded with cancer rot
Dinitrol is one brand, Tectyl is another brand, there are several don't remember them, check shops that sells autoparts and ask them where they can point you the right direction.
you can use turtle rustmaster or turtle rustconversion to get rid of the cancer on your door, then next day paint with rust stop paint, when you get your car repainted tell painter to remove the rust on your door.
however it's pretty cold outside now and painting is not a good idea in cold weather.
you need a heated garage to work so paint can dry.
fold rubber and put a screwdriver in between to lift rubber when you work.
or you can try with an oily rag to rub off the rusty surface if there isn't too big of a damage.
where you going to store your car during winter?
outside is no good, brakes will rust like hell and more likely your underbody will have a beating with more rustspots from wet weather parked on one place for several months and not driving it's no good, can you rent a carport with roof over your head?
did you get a new rear axle fixing your problem?
did you change anything?
i'm ok under the circumstances like pi$$ing weather outside my window.
thanx for asking.
if you wanna keep your beloved AMGeeeeeeee, it might be worth for you to treat it with TLC like undercoating.
hopefully your roadsalt isn't fukked up as the salt in mongo Sweden is very corrosive, here almost all Benz cars are dreaded with cancer rot
Dinitrol is one brand, Tectyl is another brand, there are several don't remember them, check shops that sells autoparts and ask them where they can point you the right direction.
you can use turtle rustmaster or turtle rustconversion to get rid of the cancer on your door, then next day paint with rust stop paint, when you get your car repainted tell painter to remove the rust on your door.
however it's pretty cold outside now and painting is not a good idea in cold weather.
you need a heated garage to work so paint can dry.
fold rubber and put a screwdriver in between to lift rubber when you work.
or you can try with an oily rag to rub off the rusty surface if there isn't too big of a damage.
where you going to store your car during winter?
outside is no good, brakes will rust like hell and more likely your underbody will have a beating with more rustspots from wet weather parked on one place for several months and not driving it's no good, can you rent a carport with roof over your head?
did you get a new rear axle fixing your problem?
did you change anything?
for everyone that doesn't know what I'm talking about my rear subframe needs to be replaced. I really really like this car so much fun to drive
. On topic:[you can use turtle rustmaster or turtle rustconversion to get rid of the cancer on your door, then next day paint with rust stop paint, when you get your car repainted tell painter to remove the rust on your door.
however it's pretty cold outside now and painting is not a good idea in cold weather] I know I'm a little late this year for fixing this, however when I store it shouldn't get more worse it's a tiny spot. I will NEVER ;p use the car when the roads are full of salt. Thanks for the reply Kowalski I'm convised about the need of protecting my car after the respray, why not doing it right
You do use the c43 in winter? how do you get traction lol?
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my car is tucked away from last week.
she's getting her beauty sleep and will rise up in April/May.
no winterdriving for my c43.
if you get a heated garage then über gut for you, you can work on your car through winter.
she's getting her beauty sleep and will rise up in April/May.
no winterdriving for my c43.
if you get a heated garage then über gut for you, you can work on your car through winter.
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w202 c36, c240 v6 , c230 k
i would store away from all the salt and cold but if you have too drive her yes a heater would be great for the cold mornings
by the way how much is a c36 or c43 in canada just now i have been offered work in canada and thinking of moving over full time should i ship my few toys over or sell ......... got me thinking
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If there isn't an actual factory block heater, or provision for an aftermarket block heater, the next best option is to use an oil pan heater - I have a Wolverine one on my C43 (but it won't be winter driven anymore), and I just installed one on my Audi too:
http://www.wolverineheater.com/
Then I would also get a battery heater - generally should be available at any auto parts store. Again, it's something I've got on my winter driven cars too.
http://www.wolverineheater.com/
Then I would also get a battery heater - generally should be available at any auto parts store. Again, it's something I've got on my winter driven cars too.
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My C36 is my winter car and this is when it typically gets used, it has Michelin Pilot A/S up front and specific winter tires in rear. Great fun and not too bad w/ this setup. Do not think we use salt on the roads here in VA but it has held up well and I do wash it occasionally too during this period. We do not get quite that cold here so I am not the best when it comes to block heaters...good luck though!
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rear wheel drive is fun when you wanna play, but could be dangerous if you do something wrong at the wrong place/time.
front or all wheel drive is the best for winter seasons
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Being able to turn off ASR makes all the difference or the computers will just cut all the power.
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I've used my C43 for the last two terrible winters back east. The C was unstoppable with winter tires. I drove by 4 by 4's and they had the look of
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Driven when it's wet, when it drys, when it snow and when there's ice.
zoom zoom zoom...
. Driven when it's wet, when it drys, when it snow and when there's ice.
zoom zoom zoom...
