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07-25-2008, 02:59 PM
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Winter Driving Advice needed
I bought my 240D at the end of winter and have no experience driving on snow or ice. I was wondering how these cars drive in winter conditions. I also want to know if anyone has used a lower radiator hose type block heater. Any cold weather advice would be appreciated.
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07-25-2008, 11:08 PM
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I have no real advice for the car, but once winter hits find yourself a nice open parking lot or something and get to know how the car handles in normal driving and at the limits on snow. Make sure you're 100% familiar with the lot before it snows to check on the conditions. You don't want to be testing and run into parking blocks or light poles.
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07-30-2008, 01:07 PM
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I had a 300CD and it was a really good winter car. The weight + lack of torque/power from the diesel engine meant it was very easy to drive with the proper tires.
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Proper tires--meaning snow tires--is the key. Otherwise it could very easily be a nightmare.
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08-01-2008, 05:57 AM
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some 16 in rims install mich 205/55hr16 pa2 zp winter tires and nothing is going to stop you.Short of jellied diesel
 
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08-05-2008, 10:12 AM
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I have a new set of all weather tires. I was planning on adding about 100 pounds or so to the trunk. Anybody use a radiator hose type block heater?
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08-06-2008, 09:53 PM
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weather are not winter tires.Winter tires per mention above are like night and day in winter driving.
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09-13-2008, 03:47 PM
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if you driving on ice or snow you need winter tires and slow down.
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all cars need to be winterized here
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If possible park your car indoors. Install and use a block heater. Buy good winter tires, not all weathers. Keep the diesel tank quite full and use a quality additive. Slow down and stay home during a snow storm. |
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