winterizing my h3 for canada

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Black Rhino has staied outside on a Toronto city street (except when he was in the Spa )undercoat yes tremclad any imperfections (rust scrathes etc) other wise treat it nice and no we don't use a block heater.

[whitehumh2]

Run synthetic oils and forget the dual batteries just get one Odyssey! It puts out way more CCA and will last forever! A block heater is really good since you will have heat right away when you get in and you engine will last longer and so will your starter and battery!



Kev

[Sugarphreak]

Block heaters are great when the weather dips below -20, it makes starting much easier. When temps get near the

-30's it starts to become a necessity.



Make sure your fluids are winterized; the radiator fluid can be checked at a shop fairly quickly, also make sure to use washer fluid that has an antifreeze in it.



As mentioned above, synthetic or lighter oils help in winter to get the car started. Some people also invest in battery warmers & oil pan warmers too.

[T.C.]

WINTER TIRES ITS THE LAW <img src='http://www.canadianhummerclub.com/forum ... /blink.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':blink:' /> ...AND ALL OF THE ABOVE <img src='http://www.canadianhummerclub.com/forum ... ght_on.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':right_on:' />

[Waldo]

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What kind of tires does the board recomend for wintertime?

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I have a 2005 GMC Sierra with 265/70R17 Arctic Claw XSI studdable winter tires, best winters I've ever used, spendt 90% of last winter with no weight in the truck and driving in 2wd. Nokian Hakkapeliitta winter tires are sworn by my friends as well. I bought the Arctic Claws from OK Tire for around $800 installed w/o ice studs, and the Nokian's are found at Kal Tire.