cold weather tips

[ratt454]

hey guys i need a little help. i will be moving to alaska soon and need some tips on keeping the truck in good shape on the road, and maintaining it in alaska. do i need to change out any of the hoses, lines, gaskets? what about any bolt-ons or products? one other thing, other than keeping my foot out of it is their any way to save on gas? i know that with a 454 your asking for it, but i thought i would ask anyway.

i've already set it up with a Holley 4165, its at 750 CFM. i get 14.5mi./gallon if i'm lucky. looking for 16-17. any tricks?

[dewfpo]

Suggest changing ALL fluids to synthetic. Install block and oil pan heaters. Make sure your battery and all cables are in tip top shape. Keep a bottle of spray deicer inside your cab.

 

DEWFPO

[GMCStepSide]

Get ready for some looks from folks as you don't see alot of vehicles that old driving around in the winter time up here. The climate can be a little tough on older vehicles. Are you going to Anchorage, Fairbanks or ???

 

Things you'll need - block heater, very good battery, synthetic oil, hopefully your heater works well, check to ensure you've got good antifreeze that is good to -40, and get ready to watch it rust.

[ratt454]

i will be attending the university of alaska at anchorage in the fall, i'll be staying on campus. are you from alaska? if so does anyone work on cars up there? i need to meet a circle of guys cause i dunno how i am gonna survive without some shop time.

[GMCStepSide]

Yes, I live in Wasilla and my alma mater is U.A.A. and yes, there are plenty of folks who work on vehicles up here....