Coldest start, issues/tips?

jelt110 · 10-05-2018, 10:22 PM

We regularly vacation to upper Minnesota, and it looks like we may even head up into Manitoba & Saskatchewan, staying in cabins, dead of winter.

What is the coldest you have started your x5? Anything to note?

I'd probably consider 0-20 mobil one as a preparation- any thoughts?

I used it in my 7 year old tuned subaru turbo- I seriously stressed that engine- but took good care of it And the 0-20 had zero ill effects (77k miles, lots of hard acceleration.)... might have gotten better gas mileage.

alphaod · 10-05-2018, 10:46 PM

I think the coldest I've needed was like -20 Centigrade, not that cold I guess. No problems. I used the Mobil 1 0W40.

Bigger problem was I needed chains, so make sure you those.

TheUltimateDrivingManiac · 10-06-2018, 12:00 AM

This thread makes me laugh. Just get toque and mitts for yourself.

DocOct · 10-06-2018, 08:08 AM

Left at the airport last winter with lows at -35C. Started right up after sitting for a week.

alvav · 10-06-2018, 08:16 AM

Lots of people in the great white north buy and drive bmw’s. As was said, get a hat and mittens for yourself.

jelt110 · 10-06-2018, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by TheUltimateDrivingManiac

This thread makes me laugh. Just get toque and mitts for yourself.

I was up in Winnipeg last month- first cooler week from the summer, they said. I was impressed by the power outlets at every hotel and business parking lot slot.

jelt110 · 10-06-2018, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by DocOct

Left at the airport last winter with lows at -35C. Started right up after sitting for a week.

Sweet. Standard oil weight?

DocOct · 10-07-2018, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by jelt110

Sweet. Standard oil weight?

Yes, whatever the dealer used.

redline9001 · 10-07-2018, 08:27 AM

I never plug my bmw in in Canada, and run standard oil from the dealer... no issues

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