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Cold Weather Gear

Discussion in '1st Gen Tundras (2000-2006)' started by 1kTyy_1, Feb 21, 2021.

  1. Feb 21, 2021 at 11:40 AM
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    1kTyy_1

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    2001 SR5 Toyota Tundra, should I get a cold weather starter or regular one as a replacement?
     
  2. Feb 21, 2021 at 11:57 AM
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    Glock 40

    Glock 40 I'm here to break shit

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    I start up at below zero temps frequently. I can attest that the OE starter is up to the task (4.7L). :thumbsup:
     
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  3. Feb 21, 2021 at 11:57 AM
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    Jack McCarthy

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    Is that the reason your truck won’t start now that the antifreeze has unfrozen?
     
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  4. Feb 21, 2021 at 11:59 AM
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    Glock 40

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  5. Feb 21, 2021 at 12:00 PM
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    Jack McCarthy

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    No, the OP.

    What exactly is a ‘cold weather starter’?

    I thought the cold weather package for this truck was a larger CCA battery and alternator. :notsure:
     
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  6. Feb 21, 2021 at 12:31 PM
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    Professional Hand Model

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    The ‘Cold Package’ Starter is a higher Kw. Its 2.0kw vs. 1.4kw

    The Cold Package Starter is Heavier Duty and costs less. It is also a direct swap. Its a ‘No Brainer’ of a Mod if there ever was one. We had a member here go from the 1.4kw OEM that crapped out and he installed an ‘aftermarket’ 1.4kw that crapped out in 2 weeks.

    I suggested the 2.0kw OEM and he reported back that his truck never started faster and stronger in the time he had it. My truck still has the Denso 2.0 OEM Starter and she turns over in .75 seconds on average. As another member put it, 3 lumps and it starts. Sometimes rarely it takes an extra 4th lump when super cold first start or when hot in the summer.

    No other mods needed. Plug and play.
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  7. Feb 21, 2021 at 9:53 PM
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    1kTyy_1

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    Indeed. I believe I put too much stress on it when I was going out and cranking it up twice a day in the cold and letting it sit. Big mistake I did not know would happen. Replacing tomorrow myself.
     
  8. Mar 10, 2021 at 12:42 PM
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    1kTyy_1

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    My timing belt was off. Radiator with frozen ice inside also played a part. Truck is fine now. $700 fix.
     

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