8 degree's? Damn, that's cold. I haven't seen anything colder than maybe 15 degrees here in SC and that was fifteen years ago. It's also been 7 years since we had snow. Fingers crossed that it's another seven years, LOL.
@@MidwestF150I won't scare Bama with my Snowmobile Trip "Up North" (Northern Wisconsin/Vilas County. Just south of U.P. Michigan) a couple years ago... Where it was basically -20F all week... (Decided it wasn't worth venturing onto the Trails... All the Vehicles were kept in the Garage and I made sure to "Top Off" all the Batteries. Just in case...) Thankfully in South Eastern WI -20F (or maybe -10F) are usually maybe an Overnight thing... Not all day. So yep, Make sure to take precautions when Starting the Car in the Morning. My 2003 Saturn ION was always reliable... Just had to remind myself to Crank it and pausing an extra moment to make sure it is fully started before letting go. My Batteries were always reliable (if I didn't leave my XM Radio on overnight by Accident, and Freeze the Battery) so I could always reattempt, BUT that was a Testimonial to what People in Alaska and Canada have the deal with as long as they have their Winter Rated Tires on for the Season...
I’m in the twin cities! Just don’t go during the winter months. It’s the wind chills that really get you up here. Temperature gauge can read like 1F, but windchill could be like -15. It’s insane!
Not trying to give you homework, but wonder...is the cord too short to run thru & attach to the grill? Or is there a cord extension available that would allow you to plug in w/o popping the hood?
@@petehagen9294 hi Pete! Thanks for the tip! The end connected to the battery is too short to run thru the grill. Also, there are shutters that open/close right behind the grill (for aerodynamic purposes, I think!). I worry the shutter might get caught onto the cable.
@MidwestF150 you got me curious...here's what Gemini says about the shutters, "The shutters on the front grill of a Ford F-150 are called active grille shutters. They are designed to improve fuel efficiency and aerodynamics. Here's how they work: * When the vehicle is moving at highway speeds: The shutters close, reducing the amount of air that flows through the front of the truck. This reduces aerodynamic drag, which improves fuel economy. * When the vehicle needs to cool down: The shutters open, allowing more air to flow through the radiator and cool the engine. This is important during stop-and-go traffic, towing, or when the engine is under heavy load. By automatically adjusting the airflow through the front of the truck, the active grille shutters help to improve both fuel economy and engine performance."
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8 degree's? Damn, that's cold. I haven't seen anything colder than maybe 15 degrees here in SC and that was fifteen years ago. It's also been 7 years since we had snow. Fingers crossed that it's another seven years, LOL.
lol! Yeah it’s freezing over here. That video was recorded yesterday when it was cold. Now we’re in the low 20s
@@MidwestF150I won't scare Bama with my Snowmobile Trip "Up North" (Northern Wisconsin/Vilas County. Just south of U.P. Michigan) a couple years ago... Where it was basically -20F all week... (Decided it wasn't worth venturing onto the Trails... All the Vehicles were kept in the Garage and I made sure to "Top Off" all the Batteries. Just in case...)
Thankfully in South Eastern WI -20F (or maybe -10F) are usually maybe an Overnight thing... Not all day. So yep, Make sure to take precautions when Starting the Car in the Morning. My 2003 Saturn ION was always reliable... Just had to remind myself to Crank it and pausing an extra moment to make sure it is fully started before letting go. My Batteries were always reliable (if I didn't leave my XM Radio on overnight by Accident, and Freeze the Battery) so I could always reattempt, BUT that was a Testimonial to what People in Alaska and Canada have the deal with as long as they have their Winter Rated Tires on for the Season...
I always change out my battery for a fresh one at every oil change 😂
Bruh lol
@@MidwestF150 lol bro it’s high 60s right now and I still sometimes run the AC in the truck this is prime weather for AZ well Atleast for phoenix
@@fvargas9026 does it ever get so hot that the plastic parts of a car melt? I’ve seen pictures of stuff like that. Curious if it is common
@@MidwestF150 Im sure that happens lol but I’ve only seen plastic parts braking off from the sun damage on my wife’s mini cooper
@@fvargas9026 it’s give and take with where anyone lives. I don’t have to deal with that, but my vehicle gets a new treatment of salt every winter. 🥶
What part of Minnesota do you live in? I've been wanting to visit up there sometime, but it won't be in winter😂
I’m in the twin cities! Just don’t go during the winter months. It’s the wind chills that really get you up here. Temperature gauge can read like 1F, but windchill could be like -15. It’s insane!
Hands down come to the north shore in the summertime!
Just need to be careful with all the deer tho…
I should send you a picture of the bumper they put on my semi the deer just bounce right off.
Not trying to give you homework, but wonder...is the cord too short to run thru & attach to the grill? Or is there a cord extension available that would allow you to plug in w/o popping the hood?
@@petehagen9294 hi Pete! Thanks for the tip! The end connected to the battery is too short to run thru the grill. Also, there are shutters that open/close right behind the grill (for aerodynamic purposes, I think!). I worry the shutter might get caught onto the cable.
@MidwestF150 you got me curious...here's what Gemini says about the shutters, "The shutters on the front grill of a Ford F-150 are called active grille shutters. They are designed to improve fuel efficiency and aerodynamics.
Here's how they work:
* When the vehicle is moving at highway speeds: The shutters close, reducing the amount of air that flows through the front of the truck. This reduces aerodynamic drag, which improves fuel economy.
* When the vehicle needs to cool down: The shutters open, allowing more air to flow through the radiator and cool the engine. This is important during stop-and-go traffic, towing, or when the engine is under heavy load.
By automatically adjusting the airflow through the front of the truck, the active grille shutters help to improve both fuel economy and engine performance."