2000 Dodge Caravan Frozen Solid

Tiny
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  • 2000 DODGE CARAVAN
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I have a Friend staying with me and my husband they did not put antifreeze in the vehicle and it is -9 degrees it is frozen solid but it was low on water we live in apartment so no garage and their not from here we did NOT start it at all so maybe thats good how do we need to thaw this out quickly they need to make it home
Wednesday, January 7th, 2015 AT 2:36 PM

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Tiny
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This is going to be a toughy, try using a electric space heater with a covering ovr the hood to the radiator for about an hour and then to engine block area. Like towards the water pump. Then remove the space heater and try to start it if you see any smoke coming from under the hood like a belt and rubber burning shut it off immediately. It stil lmay have cracked the block and or radiator. If you can see if there is a garage near and see if they will allow you to park it inside overnite that is best then start it in morning. Make sure to check coolant level an dif using a space heater use one with a fan
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