nickb123

I have some questions about storing my camaro in cold weather, im talking negative 18f. Now I have the car in a garage but its not much warmer than outside, like 5f more. Im main concern is I checked the anti freeze, freeze temp and it read negative 5f. I can't flush the system because I don't want to run it. Can I put a heater under the engine to warm it above negative 5. I want to be sure the coolant doesn't freeze and crack the block, I had that happen before. Thanks for the help. And if you can think of anything else I should do.

wssix99

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Do you know what the spec is on the anti-freeze currently in the car? GM tests these in extreme cold on the UP of Michigan, so it should be fine if it has real anti-freeze in it.

You should also be able to get an engine block heater. That's probably the best way to do it.

I'd be careful with shade tree heating solutions and focus on warming up the space the car is in vs. putting something under the engine. That could lead to an oil fire. If you had something where you could run a duct under the car, that might be better.

JDEP162

i say a block heater plug in type, and if you dont mind a few bucks, drain the existing coolant (save if good) and replace with 100% antifreeze instead of 50/50 mix.

Uneverknow

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I'm in Minnesota too and my car is in a unheated garage right now with normal antifreeze, you'll be fine like wssix99 said if u have normal antifreeze. Glad it won't be so cold for to long