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[Webby the Bear]

...we all know about driving slowly and carefully in icy and snowy conditions but anyone got any hints or tips on what faults and problems the winter weather can cause to our cars and our engines?

 

[Ken T]

Main one is to make sure you have current antifreeze to stop engine freezing.

Then of course with the reduced coeff of friction.................

                                                                                 have fun. 

Ken

[Webby the Bear]

Main one is to make sure you have current antifreeze to stop engine freezing.

Then of course with the reduced coeff of friction.................

                                                                                 have fun. 

Ken

Definitely.

I recently did a coolant flush and change so touch wood should have no probs with that.

[geoffr70]

Just basic ones that i know of, not an expert or an exhaustive list by any means. Some obvious

Cold drains the battery more, choke is on more so higher fuel consumption (worse as usual on short journeys), locks freeze, entire door freezes shut (smear rubber with some sort of silicone spray to prevent), might be in my mind but suspension seems harder in colder weather, I've had all my tyres resealed and they leak more in the cold weather (might just be lazy tyre fitter baaaastards).

[geoffr70]

Oh yeah, i get a cold arse

[Shimmy]

Don't bother with de-icer.

Just chuck some tepid water over your iced up windows.

Use your heated seats.

[Webby the Bear]

Just basic ones that i know of, not an expert or an exhaustive list by any means. Some obvious

Cold drains the battery more, choke is on more so higher fuel consumption (worse as usual on short journeys), locks freeze, entire door freezes shut (smear rubber with some sort of silicone spray to prevent), might be in my mind but suspension seems harder in colder weather, I've had all my tyres resealed and they leak more in the cold weather (might just be lazy tyre fitter baaaastards).

Good points Geoff. i had to note that i did a 400 mile round trip sunday but temp wouldnt go above 85oC. presuming this was cos of the cold. also noticed wasnt as economical that it should be for a long run.

doors freezing shut is easily solved with luke warm water... but then does that damage it long term? 

 

[geoffr70]

Don't bother with de-icer.

Just chuck some tepid water over your iced up windows.

Use your heated seats.

webby, make sure it's tepid not boiling straight from the kettle or anything, it can break your glass (sudden temp change)

[dad1uk]

Don't leave the car ticking over to de-ice it and go back into the house......

Lots of people lose their cars this way every year despite being warned

[dad1uk]

Doors freezing shut can usually be resolved by wiping the rubbers with some silicone spray to remove any moisture from the seal

[cem_devecioglu]

to move the car on snow/ice

if its auto use snow button and if its manual use 2nd..

and if you are stuck close the traction control !!


 

[Webby the Bear]

Don't leave the car ticking over to de-ice it and go back into the house......

Lots of people lose their cars this way every year despite being warned

my neighbour does that. very tempted to jump in and park it round the corner one day 

not sure why peeps would do that. stick the car on, heaters on full and then scrape ice while the car warms then its never left unattended 

[geoffr70]

Just basic ones that i know of, not an expert or an exhaustive list by any means. Some obvious

Cold drains the battery more, choke is on more so higher fuel consumption (worse as usual on short journeys), locks freeze, entire door freezes shut (smear rubber with some sort of silicone spray to prevent), might be in my mind but suspension seems harder in colder weather, I've had all my tyres resealed and they leak more in the cold weather (might just be lazy tyre fitter baaaastards).

Good points Geoff. i had to note that i did a 400 mile round trip sunday but temp wouldnt go above 85oC. presuming this was cos of the cold. also noticed wasnt as economical that it should be for a long run.

doors freezing shut is easily solved with luke warm water... but then does that damage it long term? 

 

Could be, it'd use more fuel if it's running cold for any reason. Although I don't really know where my needle is meant to be, I just look at it and as long as it's in the same place after 15 mins it's ok for me

[Webby the Bear]

Don't bother with de-icer.

Just chuck some tepid water over your iced up windows.

Use your heated seats.

webby, make sure it's tepid not boiling straight from the kettle or anything, it can break your glass (sudden temp change)

i do mate. luke warm for me (same as tepid i think 

[geoffr70]

Oh yeah, if an auto and you're still stuck in snow mode, you can rock it out by popping in d and r gently on gas and build up as you go until shazzam!