# Driving/Drivers **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/driving-drivers/15.md?page=4 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 5 --- ## [Strange odors when the temperature is below freezing or snowing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strange-odors-when-the-temperature-is-below-freezing-or-snowing/46982)
**Author:** [@Tamerlane](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tamerlane)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2010, 2:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strange-odors-when-the-temperature-is-below-freezing-or-snowing/46982 "2010-04-10T14:12:09Z")
I moved my 2001 Subaru Legacy from Seattle WA to Denver CO last fall. Even with 95,000 miles on it and fully loaded the car made the trip without a problem. When the first snow fall and below freezing temperatures arri… --- ## [Loss of control accidents](https://community.cartalk.com/t/loss-of-control-accidents/45253)
**Author:** [@Harvey\_M](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Harvey_M)\ **Replies:** 75\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2010, 1:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/loss-of-control-accidents/45253 "2010-03-31T01:05:35Z")
" I did not think I was going too fast". A common remark from people losing control of front wheel drive vehicles. What the average person and some experts are not aware of is that there can be as high as 950 pounds o… --- ## [Tom Cat over heating, 1954, 40 passenger Bombaardier](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tom-cat-over-heating-1954-40-passenger-bombaardier/45778)
**Author:** [@Tom\_Cat\_Driver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tom_Cat_Driver)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2010, 2:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tom-cat-over-heating-1954-40-passenger-bombaardier/45778 "2010-03-10T02:11:46Z")
Hello Tom and Ray, I am one of the snow cat drivers at Meany Ski Lodge. It is a non profit ski lodge up in the heart of the Cascade Mountain Range some one and half hours out of Seattle Washington. The lodge a… --- ## [Car in garage for winter](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-in-garage-for-winter/45570)
**Author:** [@jrothfeder](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jrothfeder)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2010, 4:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-in-garage-for-winter/45570 "2010-03-05T16:47:38Z")
I don't drive my BMW convertible in the winter because with rear wheel drive it can't get up my driveway. I leave it in the garage and start it up every two weeks or so, running it for about a half hour. But I don't driv… --- ## [Aluminum heads vs. cast iron heads](https://community.cartalk.com/t/aluminum-heads-vs-cast-iron-heads/45518)
**Author:** [@Redmanluke](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Redmanluke)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2010, 6:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/aluminum-heads-vs-cast-iron-heads/45518 "2010-03-04T18:49:00Z")
I live in North Iowa and need to update my plow truck. I need a 3/4 ton for my business snow removal. Everyone tells me NOT to get one with aluminum heads. Chevy switched 1/2 way through 2000 and Dodge did after 2002.… --- ## [Bad Weather Driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bad-weather-driving/45142)
**Author:** [@mb5191](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mb5191)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2010, 11:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bad-weather-driving/45142 "2010-02-26T23:57:52Z")
I live in the Philadelphia Tri state area. We've had our 3rd major snow storm (each dumping around 2 feet of snow on us, making it the snowiest winter in recorded history), and in between that, we'd have rain, slippery r… --- ## [Bent Tie Rod End- How Much?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bent-tie-rod-end-how-much/44581)
**Author:** [@jackoguit](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jackoguit)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2010, 7:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bent-tie-rod-end-how-much/44581 "2010-02-16T07:58:45Z")
Last night while driving home in a snowstorm, I veered onto the snow covered verge to avoid 2 guys in front of me doing the donut dance. I slid sideways for about 20-30 feet down a steep embankment. At the bottom, I put … --- ## [Cruise Control in the Rain](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cruise-control-in-the-rain/44469)
**Author:** [@Agile\_Dog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Agile_Dog)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2010, 12:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cruise-control-in-the-rain/44469 "2010-02-16T00:00:59Z")
A long time ago, the advice was not to use your cruise control in the rain for obvious reasons. But, today's cars with traction control and stability control, disengages the cruise control faster than is humanly possible… --- ## [How to teach someone how to drive in the snow in 30sec flat?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-teach-someone-how-to-drive-in-the-snow-in-30sec-flat/44269)
**Author:** [@Carveaholic](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Carveaholic)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2010, 6:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-teach-someone-how-to-drive-in-the-snow-in-30sec-flat/44269 "2010-02-13T18:21:18Z")
I live in Cleveland in a small ethnic neighborhood. The houses are so close together that often the accompanying driveways are unusable with anything other than your favorite mustang (the horse not the car.) Therefore w… --- ## [How is the Prius in the snow?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-is-the-prius-in-the-snow/42604)
**Author:** [@Cubanita](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cubanita)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2010, 3:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-is-the-prius-in-the-snow/42604 "2010-02-10T15:13:37Z")
I want to buy a used Prius but I live in Syracuse, NY where we get a LOT of snow. Who can tell me about their experience in the snow with a Prius? (I would have snow tires in the winter.) --- ## [Washing Cars in Winter (2/6/10 Show)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/washing-cars-in-winter-2-6-10-show/43993)
**Author:** [@yotaguy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/yotaguy)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2010, 6:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/washing-cars-in-winter-2-6-10-show/43993 "2010-02-10T06:04:53Z")
I can't believe (oh wait, yes I can) that the guys did not suggest the following method of avoiding frozen door locks and latches after washing that has been working for me for decades up here in Vermont, where it gets a… --- ## [Help! I'm sliding like crazy](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-im-sliding-like-crazy/44190)
**Author:** [@Ruth\_G](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ruth_G)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2010, 9:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-im-sliding-like-crazy/44190 "2010-02-09T21:56:13Z")
I LOVE my car but it is useless on snow, even a little. I can't find anyone who can suggest tires to correct. Am I the only one? Love the show. --- ## [Slid in the snow and hit the curb](https://community.cartalk.com/t/slid-in-the-snow-and-hit-the-curb/43981)
**Author:** [@mariaarn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mariaarn)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2010, 7:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/slid-in-the-snow-and-hit-the-curb/43981 "2010-02-07T19:29:50Z")
I have a Pontiac Vibe. Yesterday as I was driving in the snow I hit a curb pretty hard. I took the car in today to have it checked. The mechanic gave me an estimate for repairs totaling in over $1300. He said he needs … --- ## [Etc Snow, good for anything else](https://community.cartalk.com/t/etc-snow-good-for-anything-else/42977)
**Author:** [@brujosmith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/brujosmith)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2010, 2:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/etc-snow-good-for-anything-else/42977 "2010-01-25T02:17:49Z")
I drive a 2005 Toyota Highlander with a four cylinder automatic transmission. During the last great snow storm, I started using my ETC Snow button even when I wasn't driving on snow. It reduced rpms and really seemed t… --- ## [Winter driving -- to laugh or to cry?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/winter-driving-to-laugh-or-to-cry/42536)
**Author:** [@SteveF](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SteveF)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2010, 5:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/winter-driving-to-laugh-or-to-cry/42536 "2010-01-15T05:13:28Z")
Check out this video of cars trying to negotiate an icy intersection: http://vid...&l=4418225 Comments? --- ## [Snow Chains vs. Snow Cables](https://community.cartalk.com/t/snow-chains-vs-snow-cables/42341)
**Author:** [@atlguy06](https://community.cartalk.com/u/atlguy06)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2010, 9:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/snow-chains-vs-snow-cables/42341 "2010-01-12T21:30:08Z")
I drive a 2007 Chevy Silverado with 2WD, so my tires have plenty of space for chains. I have seen more and more snow cables in the market. Which is better? Also, which pattern would you use? Thanks! --- ## [Best car for driving in winter - subaru? volvo? other?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-car-for-driving-in-winter-subaru-volvo-other/41879)
**Author:** [@delawaremom04](https://community.cartalk.com/u/delawaremom04)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2010, 2:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-car-for-driving-in-winter-subaru-volvo-other/41879 "2010-01-12T02:35:13Z")
I want to be able to get to the ski slopes in Vermont without getting stuck. I want a relatively small car that also allows my 3 legged dog to get in on his own. And a car with relatively good mileage. Not really a bi… --- ## [Synthetic oil change intervals](https://community.cartalk.com/t/synthetic-oil-change-intervals/40655)
**Author:** [@pnknechtel](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pnknechtel)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2009, 6:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/synthetic-oil-change-intervals/40655 "2009-12-18T18:50:40Z")
I recently married and my wife had a 1999 Chev Silverado truck. She has driven almost entirely highway miles on it and the Chev dealer had convinced her that she needed to change oil every 3000 miles. The manual specifie… --- ## [Have to park car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/have-to-park-car/40844)
**Author:** [@Vander](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Vander)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2009, 8:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/have-to-park-car/40844 "2009-12-16T20:02:30Z")
Due to serious illness, we have to store son's car outside for about 6 months. Do we need to do anything to the car? --- ## [How do you care for an exposed convertible in the winter?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-do-you-care-for-an-exposed-convertible-in-the-winter/39891)
**Author:** [@sub-culture](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sub-culture)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2009, 1:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-do-you-care-for-an-exposed-convertible-in-the-winter/39891 "2009-11-23T13:41:41Z")
I just bought a used convertible with a cloth roof. Since I'll be parking it outside (street parking) all winter, what should I be doing to be good to the roof? On one side, I've read that snow buildup on the roof … --- ## [Winter Question: Store, or Fix and Drive?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/winter-question-store-or-fix-and-drive/38984)
**Author:** [@drexdrake91](https://community.cartalk.com/u/drexdrake91)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2009, 6:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/winter-question-store-or-fix-and-drive/38984 "2009-11-03T18:30:07Z")
Hello all, I have a 1995 Ford Probe (5-speed) that needs front struts (~$450) and may have a coolant leak, but is very good and fun otherwise. I work in a rural area in southern Pennsylvania and am curious about thi… --- ## [Subaru winter gas mileage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-winter-gas-mileage/38259)
**Author:** [@theclaff](https://community.cartalk.com/u/theclaff)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2009, 1:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-winter-gas-mileage/38259 "2009-10-24T01:33:57Z")
I have a 2001 Subaru Outback that gets about 370 miles per tank during the summer, but during winter temps (lows in the teens, highs in the 40s) the mileage drops to less than 250 miles per tank. Two different Subaru "ex… --- ## [Any suggestion for model of car for long winters?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/any-suggestion-for-model-of-car-for-long-winters/37175)
**Author:** [@coopbiz1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/coopbiz1)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2009, 12:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/any-suggestion-for-model-of-car-for-long-winters/37175 "2009-09-27T00:10:47Z")
I'm looking for a reliable, quiet and comfortable car for winter. I live in upstate New York where winters are sometimes 8 month long. This is a hilly region and I drive for my job so good gas mileage, responsive h… --- ## [Heather](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heather/36832)
**Author:** [@daniell2009](https://community.cartalk.com/u/daniell2009)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2009, 1:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heather/36832 "2009-09-19T13:37:33Z")
how to unplug a hose heather from engine for pontiac tempest 90 for flush heather whith water misinterprestation --- ## [Winters in Iowa: 4x4 or AWD](https://community.cartalk.com/t/winters-in-iowa-4x4-or-awd/36255)
**Author:** [@coffee.husak](https://community.cartalk.com/u/coffee.husak)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2009, 7:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/winters-in-iowa-4x4-or-awd/36255 "2009-09-09T19:21:48Z")
Hi Tom and Ray I am currently in the process of purchasing a new vehicle and I live in Iowa out in the country. Well during the winter there is usually a lot of snow and sometimes the county crew doesn't get our road c… --- ## [Correct Mud and Snows for Hopped up Vdub](https://community.cartalk.com/t/correct-mud-and-snows-for-hopped-up-vdub/36257)
**Author:** [@frankforelle](https://community.cartalk.com/u/frankforelle)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2009, 12:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/correct-mud-and-snows-for-hopped-up-vdub/36257 "2009-09-07T12:10:21Z")
I have a hopped up 1970 Super Vee Beetle. The current wheels are 205/60 and 225/60 16's as it is running about 180 hp and its summer tires are Kumho's. I am moving to a winter location and want to add a dedicated set … --- ## [Prius and chains](https://community.cartalk.com/t/prius-and-chains/35792)
**Author:** [@gberkson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gberkson)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2009, 1:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/prius-and-chains/35792 "2009-08-30T01:58:05Z")
When I bought my '09 Prius I had to sign a waiver that I would not use chains. However, I am planning on going up to the mountains this winter and chains will be required by law. What am I supposed to do? Rent a car? Wil… --- ## [College Student Desperately Seeking Used Car Advice](https://community.cartalk.com/t/college-student-desperately-seeking-used-car-advice/31040)
**Author:** [@VTwintercar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VTwintercar)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2009, 11:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/college-student-desperately-seeking-used-car-advice/31040 "2009-05-29T23:15:35Z")
I am a 21 year old college senior. I attend school in Vermont and am looking to buy a used car in the area that can handle our winters, ideally a Subaru. I am woefully uneducated when it comes to all things car related, … --- ## [Driving in Minnesota... salt, snow, yuck](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driving-in-minnesota-salt-snow-yuck/30167)
**Author:** [@ryanricard](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ryanricard)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2009, 11:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driving-in-minnesota-salt-snow-yuck/30167 "2009-05-09T23:15:04Z")
Just bought a new '09 Yaris (love it), and the most recent show (918) has my gears turning about how best to keep this car going for a long, long time. The caller from Minnesota (where I also live) has me worried a… --- ## [Prius driving performance in winter weather](https://community.cartalk.com/t/prius-driving-performance-in-winter-weather/30058)
**Author:** [@raleigh99](https://community.cartalk.com/u/raleigh99)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2009, 2:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/prius-driving-performance-in-winter-weather/30058 "2009-05-06T02:54:59Z")
Can anyone tell me the truth about how good or bad the Prius drives in bad New England winter weather? This includes snow, slush, ice, etc. [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/driving-drivers/15.md?page=3) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/driving-drivers/15.md?page=5)