WINTER

[CLeopold@domain.elided]

       I have a '84 Spider, live here in New Jersey, winters don't go below 
20 degrees very often......I park the car outdoors, and was wondering if I 
could switch to 5W-30 oil in the winter...once of my friends said it is O.K., 
although when I bought the car in 1984 the owner's manual did not call for 
it....however, engine oils have improved considerably since then.  My frined 
also recommended buying a heated oildipstick, or even a heater for the water, 
and hooking it up to a timer.
       I have had the compression increased by having the engine head milled, 
and a higher performance camshaft put in, and headers.   So the engine might 
be harder to start in winter.  Battery usually doesn't last through more than 
two winters. 
       I would appreciate any adivce anyone might have.
       Thanks.
-Clay Leopold
 1984 Spider
  Princeton, NJ 
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