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cold (-15F) start problems 200 1987

posted by  matt b on  Wed Jan 23 22:43 CST 2013
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That's just darn cold...

Granted, it shouldn't be a problem with a Volvo. But it is a 26 year old car. My '84 was good to about 10 below. Colder than that, if I didn't do it just right the first time, it'd start, die, flood. Pulling the fuel pump fuse would get me going (coldest night she saw was 27 below), but not sure that'd work in a '87.

That said, you got it running. Great! Keep in mind, cold batteries are sad batteries. As is anything else.. including volt meters. Check voltage with a hand held multi meter next time, see what it has to say.

Block heaters are great, but my opinion is.. best chance of getting a car going in such cold temps is to bring the battery inside at night. Especially if it's an older battery.

Stay warm!


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