Re: Preparing my Tundra for the Cold!
Are you ready for Fairbanks? Mentally? I lived in Fairbanks for a little over 6 years, and currently live in Anchorage. Winter in Fairbanks starts in September, and doesn't "end" until late April/May. It is not uncommon to go the entire month of February and not see anything warmer than -30, with a lot of -50 - -60 ambiant temps at night. It's cold...really cold. Generally speaking it doesn't get dark 24/7, but you really only have about 4 hours, during which time it's "dusk".
Anyways, on to your question. I had a block heater (not a block blanket --- don't bring that crap up here, get a real block heater), an oil pan heater, a transmission heater, and interior heater and a battery heater. I had all synthetic fluids in the differentials, and transfer case as well as engine oil.
Make no mistake --- getting something that will "suffice" will not work in Fairbanks, and could put you and your family at risk. Many roads aren't traveled often and a breakdown could cost you your life. Fairbanks is considered the "real Alaska" by many, and it truely is. The cold however, is a small price to pay for the amazing Northern Lights, and solitude that Fairbanks affords. I miss it everyday I have to drive in Anchorage.
PM me if you have anymore questions and I could give you my phone number if you would like to talk in person.
-sledhead907
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2008 5.7L DC Limited TRD / Slate Metallic with Grey Leather interior / fully de-badged --- 19.2mpg over 450 miles averaging 57mph!
Last edited by sledhead907; 11-15-2009 at 10:36 PM.
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