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33OH · 01-16-2009, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by jclo3313

Good morning sir. 11 at my house.

Yuck. That's no good for Georgia. At least in Ohio it's almost always cold, so we're halfway used to it. Just not this cold usually.

TGIF.

*jclo3313* · 01-16-2009, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by ryank

Yuck. That's no good for Georgia. At least in Ohio it's almost always cold, so we're halfway used to it. Just not this cold usually.

TGIF.

My humpday, not Friday for me.

33OH · 01-16-2009, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by jclo3313

My humpday, not Friday for me.

Ah yeah. Forgot about that.

I guess me and Charles are meeting up tonight to get some grub. Should be cool.

Hopefully he doesn't beat me up for those Prince pictures haha.

33OH · 01-16-2009, 09:00 AM

GL Coheed

33OH · 01-16-2009, 09:13 AM

Anyone else in cold weather having problems with the clutch pedal sticking? I keep having to wait a few seconds before I give to gas to go because it is staying on the floor and just free revs. The pedal seems really stiff when I'm pushing it to the floor.

SIPNGAS · 01-16-2009, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by ryank

Anyone else in cold weather having problems with the clutch pedal sticking? I keep having to wait a few seconds before I give to gas to go because it is staying on the floor and just free revs. The pedal seems really stiff when I'm pushing it to the floor.

I was just going to post about this! I didn't notice it yesterday but today was HORRIBLE. I almost thought something was wrong with it. Maybe gid was right, we need to switch to synthetic gear oil and it would take care of that?

33OH · 01-16-2009, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by SIPNGAS

I was just going to post about this! I didn't notice it yesterday but today was HORRIBLE. I almost thought something was wrong with it. Maybe gid was right, we need to switch to synthetic gear oil and it would take care of that?

Not sure, but I'm garageless for the winter. So I guess I'll have to deal with it.

I've emailed two dealers with WRX's so far, hoping for the best. I honestly HATE this car now just because of how it drives in the snow.

*jclo3313* · 01-16-2009, 10:55 AM

I was wondering what it was like to have to drive one in the snow. My tires are not even rated for weather below 32f degrees.

ChinoCharles · 01-16-2009, 09:59 AM

Mornin' all.

Ryan, I've been a little sick the past few days but today I feel a little more sick.

I don't wanna get you sick too. Lets just do this sometime next week, when it isn't -10 degrees LOLWTF.

*jclo3313* · 01-16-2009, 10:38 AM

So are you two lve birds going to take photo's?

33OH · 01-16-2009, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by ChinoCharles

Mornin' all.

Ryan, I've been a little sick the past few days but today I feel a little more sick.

I don't wanna get you sick too. Lets just do this sometime next week, when it isn't -10 degrees LOLWTF.

Ah gay Charles. Haha alright.

SIPNGAS · 01-16-2009, 10:54 AM

I don't mind driving in the snow with it. I actually think it handles really well for such a small, light car.

But that clutch thing was strange. But I guess we have to expect things like that with windchills better than -40....

gid · 01-16-2009, 01:22 PM

which is shared with the brake fluid ( same resorvoir ) . I believe it's DOT 3 . Changing to a synthetic brake fluid ( DOT 4 , Valvoline syn. B.F. , etc. ) could help that situation much like synthetic gear oil for better cold shifting . TAKE CARE

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KCALB SIRAY · 01-16-2009, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by gid

which is shared with the brake fluid ( same resorvoir ) . I believe it's DOT 3 . Changing to a synthetic brake fluid ( DOT 4 , Valvoline syn. B.F. , etc. ) could help that situation much like synthetic gear oil for better cold shifting . TAKE CARE

.

SIPNGAS · 01-16-2009, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by gid

which is shared with the brake fluid ( same resorvoir ) . I believe it's DOT 3 . Changing to a synthetic brake fluid ( DOT 4 , Valvoline syn. B.F. , etc. ) could help that situation much like synthetic gear oil for better cold shifting . TAKE CARE

.

I called Jiffy Lube, the one I go to for my oil changes and they don't stock the synthetic gear oil the Yaris needs. (at least that's what the guy said..) So, later, I'm going to call the dealership and ask about switching to the synthetic brake and gear oils...Toyota won't void my warranty by switching? Not sure why they would, but just thought I would ask!

gid · 01-16-2009, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by SIPNGAS

I called Jiffy Lube, the one I go to for my oil changes and they don't stock the synthetic gear oil the Yaris needs. (at least that's what the guy said..) So, later, I'm going to call the dealership and ask about switching to the synthetic brake and gear oils...Toyota won't void my warranty by switching? Not sure why they would, but just thought I would ask!

go to or call NAPA and other auto parts stores for AMSOIL MTG , REDLINE MT-90 , etc.. You'll need 2 quarts of gear oil , I'm sure dealer would install it for less than $50 . Remember to use a GL-4 gear oil . GOOD LUCK

SIPNGAS · 01-16-2009, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by gid

go to or call NAPA and other auto parts stores for AMSOIL MTG , REDLINE MT-90 , etc.. You'll need 2 quarts of gear oil , I'm sure dealer would install it for less than $50 . Remember to use a GL-4 gear oil . GOOD LUCK

Great information. Thank you very much!

33OH · 01-16-2009, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by gid

which is shared with the brake fluid ( same resorvoir ) . I believe it's DOT 3 . Changing to a synthetic brake fluid ( DOT 4 , Valvoline syn. B.F. , etc. ) could help that situation much like synthetic gear oil for better cold shifting . TAKE CARE

.

Thanks for the info. I'll probably just leave it alone and pry the clutch pedal up with my foot some more.

I only noticed it today, and it was about -27 degrees, so hopefully that won't linger around much longer.

01-16-2009, 10:55 AM	#8
jclo3313 Super Moderator View User's Garage Drives: Absolutely red Liftback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Woodstock, Ga Posts: 7,816	I was wondering what it was like to have to drive one in the snow. My tires are not even rated for weather below 32f degrees. __________________ Obama Can't Gymkhana!

01-16-2009, 10:38 AM	#10
jclo3313 Super Moderator View User's Garage Drives: Absolutely red Liftback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Woodstock, Ga Posts: 7,816	So are you two lve birds going to take photo's? __________________ Obama Can't Gymkhana!

01-16-2009, 10:54 AM	#12
SIPNGAS I LOVE my Yaris! View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Polar White LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Southeast Wisconsin Posts: 5,164	I don't mind driving in the snow with it. I actually think it handles really well for such a small, light car. But that clutch thing was strange. But I guess we have to expect things like that with windchills better than -40.... __________________ We don't see things as THEY are...we see them as WE are. Lisa aka *SIPNGAS*

01-16-2009, 01:22 PM	#13
gid Drives: '08 Yaris sedan , '08 Liftback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Northeast Posts: 643	SIPNGAS and RYANK the clutch uses brake fluid ... which is shared with the brake fluid ( same resorvoir ) . I believe it's DOT 3 . Changing to a synthetic brake fluid ( DOT 4 , Valvoline syn. B.F. , etc. ) could help that situation much like synthetic gear oil for better cold shifting . TAKE CARE .

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01-16-2009, 09:00 AM	#4
33OH Drives: '08 Yaris Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Dover, Ohio Posts: 7,606	GL Coheed

01-16-2009, 09:13 AM	#5
33OH Drives: '08 Yaris Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Dover, Ohio Posts: 7,606	Anyone else in cold weather having problems with the clutch pedal sticking? I keep having to wait a few seconds before I give to gas to go because it is staying on the floor and just free revs. The pedal seems really stiff when I'm pushing it to the floor.

01-16-2009, 09:59 AM	#9
ChinoCharles Banned Drives: LB Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: OH Posts: 7,787	Mornin' all. Ryan, I've been a little sick the past few days but today I feel a little more sick. I don't wanna get you sick too. Lets just do this sometime next week, when it isn't -10 degrees LOLWTF.