What steps do you take to prepare your car for winter driving?
Do you prep your car for winter driving?
11/12/2011
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I live in southern California, so the only think I do it replace the windshield wipers.
11/13/2011
I live in New Mexico, which is a mile high desert! We're all really wimpy about cold here, but our cars aren't! ("Oh no, the high's 20! We've gotta cancel school and get out the down coats!" or "Oh no! It's snowing! Quick, everyone pull off of the freeway!")
11/13/2011
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there was no option for 'nothing, i'm a girl who knows nothing about cars, just has one.'
Originally posted by
Rossie
What steps do you take to prepare your car for winter driving?
or 'i let my boyfriend do it for me when he has time and gets worried enough about me. because he always fixes my truck.'
11/13/2011
I do all of that except the chains part, never in all my years of driving (25 Years) in Colorado and now Michigan have I had the need for chains. I have always had a 4X4 or good snow car (VW bug is by far the best car I have had when it comes to snow!) and was taught how to drive in the snow when first learning.
It should be said, that all of those things should be done on a regular basis, not just for winter, every month. You owe it to yourself and others to check those things often. I would go so far as to say it is mandatory if you drive a vehicle.
It should be said, that all of those things should be done on a regular basis, not just for winter, every month. You owe it to yourself and others to check those things often. I would go so far as to say it is mandatory if you drive a vehicle.
11/13/2011
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Sorry I didn't have a "nothing" option, because just like Tim said, most of the choices I've listed should be done on a regular basis, for safety of the car occupants and others sake.
Originally posted by
aliceinthehole
there was no option for 'nothing, i'm a girl who knows nothing about cars, just has one.'
or 'i let my boyfriend do it for me when he has time and gets worried enough about me. because he always fixes my truck.'
or 'i let my boyfriend do it for me when he has time and gets worried enough about me. because he always fixes my truck.'
I don't know how to fix a car neither, but I pay attention to how my Expedition is functioning, and have my husband or a mechanic tend to it when I think something's not right.
11/13/2011
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Interesting to know that the VW Bug's a good drive in snow.
Originally posted by
ToyTimeTim
I do all of that except the chains part, never in all my years of driving (25 Years) in Colorado and now Michigan have I had the need for chains. I have always had a 4X4 or good snow car (VW bug is by far the best car I have had when it comes to
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I do all of that except the chains part, never in all my years of driving (25 Years) in Colorado and now Michigan have I had the need for chains. I have always had a 4X4 or good snow car (VW bug is by far the best car I have had when it comes to snow!) and was taught how to drive in the snow when first learning.
It should be said, that all of those things should be done on a regular basis, not just for winter, every month. You owe it to yourself and others to check those things often. I would go so far as to say it is mandatory if you drive a vehicle. less
It should be said, that all of those things should be done on a regular basis, not just for winter, every month. You owe it to yourself and others to check those things often. I would go so far as to say it is mandatory if you drive a vehicle. less
11/13/2011
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Well, all the weight is on the drive tires. I even had to put sand bags in the front so I could steer. lol You also have to look at where it was made, Germany has some nasty weather especially back then.
Originally posted by
Rossie
Interesting to know that the VW Bug's a good drive in snow.
11/13/2011
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ToyTimeTim, you were talking about the old rear wheel drive air cooled VW bug rather than the new front engine front wheel drive bug, right?
Originally posted by
ToyTimeTim
I do all of that except the chains part, never in all my years of driving (25 Years) in Colorado and now Michigan have I had the need for chains. I have always had a 4X4 or good snow car (VW bug is by far the best car I have had when it comes to
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more
I do all of that except the chains part, never in all my years of driving (25 Years) in Colorado and now Michigan have I had the need for chains. I have always had a 4X4 or good snow car (VW bug is by far the best car I have had when it comes to snow!) and was taught how to drive in the snow when first learning.
It should be said, that all of those things should be done on a regular basis, not just for winter, every month. You owe it to yourself and others to check those things often. I would go so far as to say it is mandatory if you drive a vehicle. less
It should be said, that all of those things should be done on a regular basis, not just for winter, every month. You owe it to yourself and others to check those things often. I would go so far as to say it is mandatory if you drive a vehicle. less
11/13/2011
Yesterday I switched my winter tires in place of summer tires on my little mazda miata.
11/13/2011
I do a lot of that, but I actually don't know how to check the car's air filter.
11/14/2011
My husband does most of these for both of the cars we have that see winter. In previous years, I would have him or another mechanic look things over quickly in the fall. The wipers are the one thing that I know I did every year.
11/14/2011
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For a true enthusiast, the new Bettle is not a bug, its just a Golf with a different body. So yes, air cooled all the way.
Originally posted by
RonLee
ToyTimeTim, you were talking about the old rear wheel drive air cooled VW bug rather than the new front engine front wheel drive bug, right?
11/14/2011
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Yes I always heat it lol
Originally posted by
Rossie
What steps do you take to prepare your car for winter driving?
11/14/2011
I only ever really check the tires, change the wiper blades, and make sure I have a flashlight and stuff in the trunk. When my oil is changed, the shop checks and fills all my fluids and also checks my filters. I don't check any of those things myself, since I get my oil changed every 2-3 months.
11/14/2011
I drive hondas, so no winter prep is needed. I also do not have chains. I can get around without them, but if its really bad we just stay home.
11/15/2011
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Quite a few residents in this side of town like switching to studded tires, even though our hills are no where as steep as the West Hills. I'm not a fan of studded tires nor chains, their grinding noise makes me cringe, especially when most of our streets have just been repaved a few months ago.
Originally posted by
married with children
I drive hondas, so no winter prep is needed. I also do not have chains. I can get around without them, but if its really bad we just stay home.
11/15/2011
I always change out the air in my tires. You're going to want to get "winter air" for your tires.
(Yeah, totally messing with you)
(Yeah, totally messing with you)
11/15/2011
One word: Florida.
11/15/2011
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Well, it is better to get them nitrogen filled. The cold can cause the air pressure to drop but not with nitrogen. So really, that is not to far from truth.
Originally posted by
El-Jaro
I always change out the air in my tires. You're going to want to get "winter air" for your tires.
(Yeah, totally messing with you)
(Yeah, totally messing with you)
11/15/2011
Living in Michigan, I do all this plus more. I make sure I have spare non-perishable food, water and blankets in my trunk. Just in case I get stranded somewhere in the middle of the cold.
11/15/2011
Subaru. Awesome.
11/15/2011
Rainy season here is not some thing to be scare of.
11/15/2011
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