Not Impressed

[grambo54]

This winter i was driving straight into a blizzard with a head wind. Anyone from saskatchewan knows this is not uncommon or especially in canada at least. After about 45 minutes of this i noticed my car was losing power and i could barely make it up a hill that is not difficult climb in normal weather. My car couldn't go over 80km (whatever that is in miles for u crazy yanks) and my car wouldn't shift correctly in automatic so i used the triptronic and things got a little better but barely any speed. I took it to mazda and all they could say is that the tranny got too cold. My buddy who is a mechanic says that in these newer cars the transmission case is more bare to the elements and you can get a panel to cover this. I love my P5 like anyone else but if i'm living in an area with a rough winter i might need some better quality?? Has this happened to anyone else? I know 4 other guys in saskatchewan and alberta that ran into this but i bet down south its not an issue!

 

[memo79]

This winter i was driving straight into a blizzard with a head wind. Anyone from saskatchewan knows this is not uncommon or especially in canada at least. After about 45 minutes of this i noticed my car was losing power and i could barely make it up a hill that is not difficult climb in normal weather. My car couldn't go over 80km (whatever that is in miles for u crazy yanks) and my car wouldn't shift correctly in automatic so i used the triptronic and things got a little better but barely any speed. I took it to mazda and all they could say is that the tranny got too cold. My buddy who is a mechanic says that in these newer cars the transmission case is more bare to the elements and you can get a panel to cover this. I love my P5 like anyone else but if i'm living in an area with a rough winter i might need some better quality?? Has this happened to anyone else? I know 4 other guys in saskatchewan and alberta that ran into this but i bet down south its not an issue!

MOVE!!!!! (usa)

 

[maple_leaf]

I live near Ottawa and it gets pretty cold here too. Although, I've never ran into this kind of problem before. I've noticed (like most vehicle critics) that it is very noisy when cold and takes a long time to warm up. But that's about it.

(uhm) .... (laserp5) (sick) (huh)

 

[Glowspeedp5]

Dude use a piece of card board in front of the raditor. Being so cold your car will not overheat......It works wonders.....

 

[Astral]

This winter i was driving straight into a blizzard with a head wind. Anyone from saskatchewan knows this is not uncommon or especially in canada at least. After about 45 minutes of this i noticed my car was losing power and i could barely make it up a hill that is not difficult climb in normal weather. My car couldn't go over 80km (whatever that is in miles for u crazy yanks) and my car wouldn't shift correctly in automatic so i used the triptronic and things got a little better but barely any speed. I took it to mazda and all they could say is that the tranny got too cold. My buddy who is a mechanic says that in these newer cars the transmission case is more bare to the elements and you can get a panel to cover this. I love my P5 like anyone else but if i'm living in an area with a rough winter i might need some better quality?? Has this happened to anyone else? I know 4 other guys in saskatchewan and alberta that ran into this but i bet down south its not an issue!

Get synthetic ATF, it can survive much colder temperatures. It will also run smoother in colder temperatures, as a result. I got Amsoil Synthetic ATF, and I'm gonna be welcoming winter with both arms open!

 

[grambo54]

I would move memo79 but i don't there are any areas where i could avoid this problem worth moving too!

 

[Kain]

Drive a stick.

 

[sgryzko]

I live in alberta and I have never heard of this problem. I guess you just shouldnt drive in weather that cold. Whenever there is a big blizzard here, I stay at home.

 

[grambo54]

I live in alberta and I have never heard of this problem. I guess you just shouldnt drive in weather that cold. Whenever there is a big blizzard here, I stay at home.

Ya it was just a crazy headwind man! i plan on keeping the P5 for a while but a truck or SUV on the side would be key!!

 

[grambo54]

Drive a stick.

Would have bought the standard but i got a demo automatic for 5 grand cheaper! Regret not getting the stick here and there but then i check my wallet. Once my warranty is up i will put a shift kit in for sheezy!

 

[anarchistchiken]

Yeah I live in Alabama and it's summer right now, so I definatly dont have this problem. But I would think the cardboard on the radiator would work well, just watch that temp gauge. And I know form experience that synthetic auto tranny fluid is a beast and it will help. Go get some.