Cant get it up..... to cold

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Cant get it up..... to cold
h2omelon(nick) avatar
h2omelon(nick)
+1y
NAPA carries air brake anti freeze. get a bottle and put in youre air tank. after you cycle the system a few time you shouldnt have any more problems.
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dan48p avatar
dan48p
+1y
also drain your tanks periodically. make sure you have a drain at the lowest point in your air system as well.
Twisted Galant avatar
Twisted Galant
+1y
I have had this happen alot when I would drive the galant in the winter! I would just go out and start the car bout 20- 30 mins. before I left in the AM. My valves just wouldnt operate when they were real cold
Bdierks avatar
Bdierks
+1y
i think i figured it out. I took a wash cloth and got it really hot with water, but didnt ring it out. i put it around my check valve for a few minutes. And then it worked. Must of had some ice buildup inside.
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oh4sho
+1y
I have the same problem. I normally just tap on the valves with a screw driver or something, just enough to break up the ice inside. Be carefull tho using your valves when the have ice in them can ruin them very quick.
radical_ranger avatar
radical_ranger
+1y
does anyone know how that air break antifreeze works? there has to be a good way to pevent valves from freeze is the CRC air break antifreeze the way to go? is that what the big rigs run in there bags and breaks?
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fatboysS1O
+1y
give it a Viagra! lol crank you truck and let it run for a lil while, if your valves are up front the motor could possibly warm them up. maybe? its worth a try cuz its free.