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Davie
Dodge Dakota
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1/09/2004
21:01:44
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It was -42F this morning!Wheel bearings in front so stiff that could not back up a slight incline . Or could it be brake drag from front discs
2002 2wd V6.
Anyone any substitute greases to try ? Dealer will not consider anything but Mopar S**t.
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Kowalski
Dodge Dakota
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1/10/2004
08:36:52
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Only ten below zero here, but no problems like that. Did you go through any snow before parking that might have frozen the pad to the rotor ?
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Davie
Dodge Dakota
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1/10/2004
09:13:46
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No snow packing into disc area that I know of. It was OK at -30 -- stiff but moveable. Even once turning the strain to keep moving could be felt.
Engine had block heater on so it was ready & no problem. Most speciality lube outfits talk about hot weather & high temp performance & add "excellent at low temperatures" with no explanation
We get -40 or worse only about 10 nights a year but the drag even at -30 can be felt.
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Marco
Dodge Dakota
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1/10/2004
10:06:53
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could it possibly be that your parking cables are iced up and preventing it from releasing??? It happened to my mom's caravan once during a flash freeze
hope that helps
regards, marc
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Frank
Dodge Dakota
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1/10/2004
10:22:38
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Maybe the Amsoil Sponsor will be around later to offer his 2 cents, here's mine.
Synthetic oils and lubes work better at low temperatures because they flow much more freely down to -40 to -50 degrees F. and some have even lower pour points. Also, synthetic oils start lubricating much sooner and reach critical areas much faster.
More damage is done to a vehicle when it is cold out that from the heat. Cold oil and lubes don't flow well to protect the vital parts. If you were using synthetic lubes maybe the bearings would have moved more freely.
It is -27 F. outside this morning and I've already driven my dak to the store twice. I trust the added protection of synthetics, especially in the winter.
Frank R
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HH
Dodge Dakota
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1/10/2004
10:29:30
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I added a few C's to the Subject Line. It is bitter cold here this morning. I ain't going out at all. I got all the beer I need to get me though all the games. Go Pats! Expected to be 3 degrees at game time with neg. wind chill.
HH reporting from the NE
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1/10/2004
12:40:30
|  CCCold Weather Performance - Amsoil Grease
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Good (CCCold) Morning!!!
u-joints, wheel bearings, suspension and steering
Synthetic Greases (in general) provide the ultimate protection for hard-driven, high-performance vehicles. Synthetics dramatically reduces friction and wear for improved performance. Excels at both high and low temperature performance, and outperforms conventional greases.
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The presence of moly provides an extra measure of protection in shock loading situations common in both construction and agricultural use. During heavy shock loading, the lubricant film between metal surfaces can be temporarily ruptured, but moly remains intact to prevent metal to metal contact which could cause equipment damage. Moly also assists in dirty environments or when proper re-greasing intervals are not followed.
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Davie
Dodge Dakota
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1/12/2004
12:50:37
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Thanks for the interest guys! Re parking cable -- had that problem once with a Volvo Not this time as the rear whells turned freely -- actually spun on the snow which has reasonable traction when cold packed -- wet snow the worst along with black ice. Will look locally for an Amsoil product since they seem to support here.
I did lose oil pressure once with a synthethic oil in extreme cold. Dealer blamed non Mopar filter made by Fram! no serious damage
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Davie
Dodge Dakota
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1/12/2004
12:54:31
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Thanks for the interest guys! Re parking cable -- had that problem once with a Volvo Not this time as the rear whells turned freely -- actually spun on the snow which has reasonable traction when cold packed -- wet snow the worst along with black ice. Will look locally for an Amsoil product since they seem to support here.
I did lose oil pressure once with a synthethic oil in extreme cold. Dealer blamed non Mopar filter made by Fram! no serious damage
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