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What’s the coldest your truck has ever been?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Mozart, Feb 7, 2021.

  1. Feb 10, 2021 at 1:50 PM
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    Itchyfeet

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    It will sound like a super weather survivor story, but -0F and below temps aren't bad if the wind and snow isn't blowing. If the wind is blowing forget it. I tell people at work that this is why the wagon trains kept going west.
     
  2. Feb 11, 2021 at 3:42 AM
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    jamestown

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    I was waiting for that. Truck is bone stock as well. Lot of factors...

    Winter fuel mix
    lots of idle to warm up
    short commute (5 mins)
    freakin cold

    Never got great mileage in the first place. Can get 12-14 in the summer months.

    L/100km's that is
     
  3. Feb 11, 2021 at 6:41 AM
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    Notoneiota

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    20210211_074406.jpgWe're on a streak in northern MN. Thanks Canada.
     
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  4. Feb 11, 2021 at 7:30 AM
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    Sharpish

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    Yep it’s clear skies and -1. Very mild here. Moved here 10 years ago but I miss the snow from a real Canadian winter.
     
  5. Feb 11, 2021 at 7:54 AM
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    CalcityRenegade

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    Another beautiful Canadian morning in the books. That's -26f (Feels like -49f) for the American's among us. Truck starts just fine however I do plug it in as there is noticeably less strain upon start up. Clutch gets damn stiff at these temps though. My left leg will be buff if this weather sticks around for long.

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  6. Feb 11, 2021 at 11:17 AM
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    jamestown

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    We all ride the same path around the sun.

    your welcome ....eh.
     
  7. Feb 11, 2021 at 3:47 PM
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    Thunder chicken

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    Sorry not in the truck today, but never fear, the clutch gets stiff in the VW as well for those wondering if it’s just your truck.....

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  8. Feb 12, 2021 at 8:28 PM
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    Tacosha

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    Calgary, AB, Canada. Yesterday, Feb 11, 2021. -30C (-22F)IMG_20210211_060256.jpg
    Plugged block heater for 4 hrs on timer before remote start (10min warm-up).
    It's refreshing, what to say...
     
  9. Feb 12, 2021 at 8:32 PM
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    Tacosha

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    minor, TRD skid plate, front recovery points, Regken mud flaps, rear diff breather, AC drain pipe extended. Upgraded sound with active sub woofer, tonneau cover, CB radio.
    It happens when you start and driving very short distance - shitty number like that will show up.
     
  10. Feb 12, 2021 at 8:41 PM
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    blu xr

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    my 3rd gen 24...that is as of today.

    it probably doesn't sound too cold to most of you, but in texas that's cold. supposed to get colder this we.
     
  11. Feb 12, 2021 at 8:46 PM
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    Jim=2015 TRD PRO

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  12. Feb 12, 2021 at 8:56 PM
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  13. Feb 12, 2021 at 11:56 PM
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    Vlady

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    I did this in soviet built car at the same temps. No block heaters..
     
  14. Feb 13, 2021 at 7:59 PM
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    After -20°C it doesn't matter one bit, it all feels the same when it gets that cold. :rofl:
     
  15. Feb 13, 2021 at 8:32 PM
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    Anderson5290

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    I’d like to feel how cold -20 -40 F feels. Lowest mine has been is 9 degrees F but I only have proof of 13 degrees.

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  16. Feb 13, 2021 at 8:40 PM
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    At the moment the ambient air temperature is -23f. I live in Northern Minnesota. My truck lives outside. I have never asked about the dealer anti freeze. Do I need to worry? The battery was nearly dead today. The engine did not start. Only a minimal click from the solenoid. Maybe a block heater of some kind was called for.
    What should I do?
     
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  17. Feb 13, 2021 at 11:11 PM
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    Fye123

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    I would put in a battery blanket and a block heater, that's what I run. Plug those in for at least 4 hours and it will start like on a summer day.
     
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  18. Feb 14, 2021 at 5:48 AM
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    TurboFire10

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    My truck is currently a sad icicle. VA doesn’t get too cold but always ice rains in the winter here.

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  19. Feb 14, 2021 at 8:47 AM
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    JEFFRPM

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    Negative 46 degrees in west Yellowstone Montana

    It started & bitched about for 20 minutes with the transmission & power steering howling due to very cold fluids
     
  20. Feb 14, 2021 at 8:50 AM
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    While my personal record is -40, my truck's record used to be the Ouray-to-Durango run. 12 degrees.

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    Until today. Who woulda guessed that my Texas driveway would beat that?

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