2nd Generation Specific 1986-1992 Discussion

Frozen Shut

Old Dec 23, 2004 | 04:08 PM
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Originally Posted by BigTurbo74' date='Dec 23 2004, 11:03 AM
that's what a garage is for



I'm only 18 and living at home...my parents keep their cars in the garage.
Old Dec 23, 2004 | 07:05 PM
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Originally Posted by 89 Rag' date='Dec 23 2004, 01:17 PM
I agree, a petrolium based tire dressing on the rubber seals will help.



A cup of warm water always works to unfreeze my locks too. If you don't have warm water you could always pee on the lock too, I suppose.



Pissing on the lock..... Best response ever.....LOLOLOLOLOLOLOL
Old Dec 23, 2004 | 07:11 PM
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Spray wd-40 into the lock after you shoot it with lock de-icer. Lock de-icer is hydrophillic, it attracts water and will cause the sliders and pins inside the lock cylinder to corrode, making 10 times more likey to stick. Use armorall, or silicone spray on your seals, if you dont have any put a little bit of used motor oil on a rag and wipe it down (ghetto, but it works)





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Old Dec 23, 2004 | 09:36 PM
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one should use lock lubricant if they can find it, it contains graphite and is the best for locks



wd40 also works and is usually handy though
Old Dec 24, 2004 | 12:28 PM
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Originally Posted by porsche4786' date='Dec 23 2004, 05:05 PM
plus hot water freezes faster than cold water.

not really, you know.
Old Dec 24, 2004 | 12:54 PM
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I washed alot of cars when it was just about freezing out, I can tell you that hot water gives you more of a chance then cold water does, that and leaving the car running with the heat blasting, lol



if your water is starting out hot it gives you that much more time before it reaches freezing.
Old Dec 24, 2004 | 01:52 PM
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HAHAHA....great topic, this **** happened to my car for the very first time the other night and I wondered the same thing.



My car sure is squeaky and annoying in the cold.
Old Dec 24, 2004 | 03:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Baldy' date='Dec 23 2004, 02:07 PM
could you put something on the rubber seals to keep them from sticking, like armor all or vaseline or pam non-stick cooking spray?



don't use armor all.. try the moter's vinyl protection stuff,else use hand creme
Old Dec 26, 2004 | 02:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Cheers!' date='Dec 24 2004, 01:08 PM
don't use armor all.. try the moter's vinyl protection stuff,else use hand creme



Hand cream?
Old Dec 27, 2004 | 08:22 AM
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I just moved to Florida!

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