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How does the Rubicons tranny work in cold weather?

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Old Nov 28, 2000 | 06:43 AM
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The Ruby does have a primer, you just need a long stick to reach it.
 
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Old Nov 28, 2000 | 09:01 AM
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My Rubicon has a primer.
 
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Old Nov 28, 2000 | 05:21 PM
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The Rubicon has a primer and Carb heater. The transmission also works just as good in the cold as the warm weather. Honda did extensive testing of the Tranny up in Fairbanks AK. Where ride temps can and have hit -70 plus below zero. The coldest I have ridden the Ruby though was this weekend at -25. The tranny worked fine and there was no problems other than it being dang cold. Might add any colder and the only problem anyone should have it EXTREMELY brittle plastic fenders breaking. I'll have winter photos up later this week hopefully. Until then check out the site and pictures of this summer. Oh, I can't wait!!!!!!
 
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Old Nov 29, 2000 | 01:33 AM
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Rooster, what is the price of the fully loaded TRD Tundra? Last I herd it was $35K plus. My friends have all gone diesel, one bought the new silverado HD duramax and it gets 22MPG and has more power than any pickup on earth and retails for $35K loaded Im still driveing the trusty 90' toyota X cab 4x4 with 200K on it
 
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Old Nov 29, 2000 | 07:04 AM
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JRM, fully loaded Limited TRD would run in the neighborhood of just a hair over 30 grand, depending on the dealer.
 
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Old Nov 29, 2000 | 02:18 PM
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On the sub-topic of Tundra, I just got my fully loaded TRD Sr5 Tundra for 27,575 (MSRP was 31,500). After test driving the big 3, and talking to people who own them, the Tundra was the only way to go. The fit & finish, along with the ride quality is outstanding.
 
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Old Nov 30, 2000 | 05:27 AM
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RedorDead, are you a member of www.tundrasolutions.com?
 
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Old Dec 5, 2000 | 02:56 PM
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I've browsed through some of the discussions on there... haven't created an account yet.
 
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Old Dec 5, 2000 | 08:10 PM
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Hey help me out, I can not find the primer botton.
Tell me how to find it? Also Alaskaweasel you said the carb had a heater to, do you haft to turn it on or does it come on automaticly
 
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Old Dec 5, 2000 | 10:40 PM
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Hey !! I also have a Tundra,I bought it at Bobby Rahal Toyota.It now has 18K mi. and so far no problems.I love it,No other truck is as quiet or rides better.It is a green SR-5 4x4 X-cab.It was a Tundra that Toyota showed around the east coast at shows before they were released.I bought it in July 1999 but it is a 2000.It is loaded.I paid $25,500 with 5,000 Mi. on it.
 
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