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tmwagner77 t1_iur7cth wrote

Personally, I would just put my car in the garage. And partially heat the garage. Keep temps above freezing in it, that is.

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gathermewool t1_iure03n wrote

But then you have issues with accelerated corrosion from salt and moisture, at least in many norther parts of the US. The lower the temp the lower the corrosion rate. Also, if you have a garage with electricity, why not install a block and maybe an oil pan heater? You’d just have to set something up to remind you to unplug before you pull out!

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Minionz t1_iurqly6 wrote

All cars up north die premature deaths anyway from corrosion, since no one cleans the undercarriages. They make hose attachments for it. If its -degrees sure you're probably not able to. But people don't do it on below freezing nights, and above freezing days either.

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gathermewool t1_iurulpk wrote

Right, but the corrosion is significantly reduced at lower temps. It doesn’t matter as much if your car is covered in salt if you’re parked out in 0F temps for weeks on end. The rate of corrosion will be minimal compared to sitting in your 40F garage EVERY night.

I admit that I know this and still don’t wash my undercarriage as often as I should. I even have the attachment for me pressure washer and all!

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Minionz t1_ius23iw wrote

That is true. However the freezing point of salt water has a lower freezing point than fresh water so it would be about 28 degrees~

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