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Old Dec 31, 2017
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2002 Civic SI - Winter driving

In the next few days I will be driving in the North of the country with temperatures that are forecast to be close to 0 degrees F. I am considering masking the front grill with tape to prevent the engine from running too cool. Would that be a idea?
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Re: 2002 Civic SI - Winter driving

Originally Posted by Philip54
In the next few days I will be driving in the North of the country with temperatures that are forecast to be close to 0 degrees F. I am considering masking the front grill with tape to prevent the engine from running too cool. Would that be a idea?
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I'll take 'Thermostats' for $100, Alex....

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Re: 2002 Civic SI - Winter driving

lol =D
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Re: 2002 Civic SI - Winter driving

what you will need are snow tires
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Re: 2002 Civic SI - Winter driving

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what you will need are snow tires
Depends on how much snow.
All season tires with good tread depth work well ----to a point.

If OP has never driven in snow.....there's a fast and steep learning curve LOL
ABS action will likely be a new experience too.

If ICE is encountered and he's never been on it, all bets are off.
Black ice can be deadly.
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Re: 2002 Civic SI - Winter driving

in Rochester is 0 F thats -20C ... ur were telling me on another post it never gets this cold here.. well 10 days -20c...
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Re: 2002 Civic SI - Winter driving

Originally Posted by dsm482
in Rochester is 0 F thats -20C ... ur were telling me on another post it never gets this cold here.. well 10 days -20c...
How does anyone there get around without blocking off their grille ?



It's -10° here this am
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