Never Switch Off in Siberia

Expedition Mechanic Paul Marsh explains why you never switch your engine off in extreme cold and just how important the correct engine oil is in such extreme conditions.
During a Siberian winter, engines must remain running 24/7 when vehicles are away from their heated garages, otherwise they will freeze!

[@NOTTApro142]

Definitely don’t need a radiator or oil coolers there, but block heats would be useful

[@DriventoExtremes]

Much easier, simpler and cheaper (re modifications) just to keep the engine running the whole time. No electricity to power block heaters anyway.

[@jussi798]

Why don't they use Webasto or Eber?

[@DriventoExtremes]

We had a Webasto fitted to our vehicle but never used it. If we had used it, the engine drive belts would have got cold, brittle and snapped, so much better to keep the whole engine running.

[@jussi798]

@@DriventoExtremes Just use it 24/7🤷