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[Ford Man]

Originally Posted by bigD

i heard of a ice vest, not sure where to buy or price, but basically it allows u to b in hot temps and feel cool. would b good to use on hot summer days so u can keep ur windows closed :P

I don't know about the ice vests, but I've got chronic back pain and I've got a wide belt (about 8" wide) that I can keep in the freezer so when the pain gets really bad. Those are available at about any medical supply and they're not very expensive. I think I paid less the $30. for mine and worth every penny when my back has really bad days. I may have to try using it for an a/c unit. I'd never thought of that. If anyone knows where to find the ice vests please post it.

[JanGeo]

Check your timing and don't use lighter than recommended engine oil. Also make sure you get some cold air into the engine as hot air will increase knock in the summer time at least. Guess I should have had my 1 liter pulled out of my Metro at the junkyard - probably crushed by now used to get over 50 all the time.

[bigrobrn]

Originally Posted by JanGeo

Check your timing and don't use lighter than recommended engine oil. Also make sure you get some cold air into the engine as hot air will increase knock in the summer time at least. Guess I should have had my 1 liter pulled out of my Metro at the junkyard - probably crushed by now used to get over 50 all the time.

I'm not sure how to check my timing, but the engine is new and professionally installed with a new timing belt. It has a 1 yr warranty and is running perfect. The OM states to use 5w-30 and that's what I just put in it during my 1st break-in oil change. I may switch to 10w-30 since the summer is here.

Any secrets to getting some more cold air into the engine?

[Jay2TheRescue]

Originally Posted by bigrobrn

I'm not sure how to check my timing, but the engine is new and professionally installed with a new timing belt. It has a 1 yr warranty and is running perfect. The OM states to use 5w-30 and that's what I just put in it during my 1st break-in oil change. I may switch to 10w-30 since the summer is here.

Any secrets to getting some more cold air into the engine?

If your owners manual says 5W30, don't put 10W30 in it. You may damage your bearings. If anything you may want to try a 0W30. 10W30 is old skool, for engines with tolerances that were not built to the tighter tolerances that engines are built to today. My recommendation is that if the manual says 5W30, use that. Don't switch.

[Mayhim]

Originally Posted by Jay2TheRescue

If your owners manual says 5W30, don't put 10W30 in it. You may damage your bearings. If anything you may want to try a 0W30. 10W30 is old skool, for engines with tolerances that were not built to the tighter tolerances that engines are built to today. My recommendation is that if the manual says 5W30, use that. Don't switch.

The differences between 5w-30 and 10w-30 are minor, and some brands of each overlap the other weight at thr 40*c viscosity. I wouldn't see this as an issue. They are, after all, 30 weights at 100*c.

See This Page, at the bottom, "Oil Type Comparison".

[VetteOwner]

yes tint and those window shades help ALOT(cardboard accordion folded things , best are the very shiney foam ones)

i know the pain of hot days + no ac+ vynal seats, my chevette has em. i usualyl just drape a beach towel over the seat before i leave...

my s-10 came without AC too its got cloth seats and 5% tint on the back window. also i park it so the backs to the sun.

[white90crxhf]

ive driven the last 4 summers without ac in southern virginia. It wasnt a problem, you get used to the heat.

[Jim T.]

Originally Posted by white90crxhf

It wasnt a problem, you get used to the heat.

No you don't.
I spend a lot of time in my car not just commuting, and you most certainly do not get used to it. I sweat like a white man in Harlem. I've been in Florida since 91 and I'm still not used to it.

Jim T.

[GasSavers_JoeBob]

Stay with the 5w30. You'll use less gas with the lighter oil. Also less heat. My '91 does just fine with Wal-Mart synthetic 5w-30...with 172k miles I get about 2k miles per quart.

[mrmad]

My HF didn't come with AC, but a member here removed the AC from his CRX and I bought all the parts. It was a bit of work, but I got it in there and it is working. I mainly use it to cool the car off for a few minutes after it's been sitting in the sun and then shut it off, but that makes a huge difference in 105 degree heat.