# \#winter **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/winter/1302.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [Bad Weather Driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bad-weather-driving/63777)
**Author:** [@baaarsum](https://community.cartalk.com/u/baaarsum)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2025, 9:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bad-weather-driving/63777 "2025-05-04T09:38:56Z")
I only drive in snow occasionally. I know FWD cars are fairly good in snow. I owned one and I found it terrible in rain. Fish-tailed. My RWD car is great in rain or on dry pavement. Is there a RWD car that is ve… --- ## [The Snow Driving Uphill In Reverse Debacle: Myth or Fact?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-snow-driving-uphill-in-reverse-debacle-myth-or-fact/60728)
**Author:** [@sam.scherer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sam.scherer)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2021, 1:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-snow-driving-uphill-in-reverse-debacle-myth-or-fact/60728 "2021-03-02T13:35:38Z")
I live on top of a steep hill, and during the most recent snow storm here I got stuck about 5 times, causing a 3/4 mile trip to take about 3 hours. I have a front wheel drive car. On the final section of incline, th… --- ## [Prius Mileage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/prius-mileage/27154)
**Author:** [@Papajoe](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Papajoe)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2020, 10:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/prius-mileage/27154 "2020-10-31T22:14:37Z")
We purchased a 2008 Prius last March. Our mileage used to vary between 47 and 50 mpg in mixed town and highway driving. We noticed in early January that the mileage was 37 and it has improve since then, but only to abo… --- ## [Toyota Sienna AWD or FWD?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-sienna-awd-or-fwd/59122)
**Author:** [@Holger](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Holger)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2020, 2:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-sienna-awd-or-fwd/59122 "2020-06-06T14:50:21Z")
Hi there, I am looking to buy a 04 or 05 Toyota Sienna. I can't decide if I should get an AWD or FWD. I wonder if I get the AWD, do i still need winter tires (we live in Denver and want to go to mountains to ski)? I th… --- ## [Car for Buffalo Snow](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-for-buffalo-snow/59678)
**Author:** [@barchibald](https://community.cartalk.com/u/barchibald)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2020, 7:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-for-buffalo-snow/59678 "2020-01-19T07:04:45Z")
Hear is the short of it. I am moving to Buffalo, NY. Will my 2009 Pontiac Vibe (2.4 l engine)hack the snow? It will be used for mostly highway driving with some suburban and city driving. I read the general discussion… --- ## [What is the safest winter driving car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-the-safest-winter-driving-car/26253)
**Author:** [@DMarie19](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DMarie19)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2019, 5:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-the-safest-winter-driving-car/26253 "2019-11-12T05:47:36Z")
I just rolled our 92 4-Runner after hitting black ice & survived unscathed (relatively). What do you think is the safest, AWD, wagon for winter (Michigan) driving? We would like to purchase a used, lower mileage car. … --- ## [Can I use my old snow tires on my new car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-i-use-my-old-snow-tires-on-my-new-car/58244)
**Author:** [@bradleybradley](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bradleybradley)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2019, 1:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-i-use-my-old-snow-tires-on-my-new-car/58244 "2019-09-19T01:59:15Z")
I have nokian Hakkapeliitta 15 inch snow tires from my old car and would like to use them on my 2010 Honda Civic EX. Is this a bad idea? --- ## [Explorer 2000 engine bucking in snow](https://community.cartalk.com/t/explorer-2000-engine-bucking-in-snow/25805)
**Author:** [@daco2006](https://community.cartalk.com/u/daco2006)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2018, 6:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/explorer-2000-engine-bucking-in-snow/25805 "2018-03-01T18:05:36Z")
This car runs fine, except when it snows. Then it starts bucking like the engine has quit and restarted. Rain does not cause this, wind has no effect. Even if I start out with no snow in the air it runs fine (and regardl… --- ## [Winter Storage-late model cars](https://community.cartalk.com/t/winter-storage-late-model-cars/22390)
**Author:** [@fernando49](https://community.cartalk.com/u/fernando49)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2017, 1:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/winter-storage-late-model-cars/22390 "2017-09-21T01:54:06Z")
Planning to store our Lincoldn 2002 LS and 2004 350Z for five month storage. I have decided to topp up tanks and add stabilizer, pumped up tires 5 lbs psi all around, and considering disconnecting batteries. Also wonder … --- ## [Windshield wipers](https://community.cartalk.com/t/windshield-wipers/61084)
**Author:** [@SentraSteph](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SentraSteph)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2017, 1:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/windshield-wipers/61084 "2017-01-08T01:16:52Z")
Is there a windshield wiper blades designed especially for use in snowy, icy, freezing weather (you know, New England from September through April)? Also--in general, wiper blade change every six months? --- ## [Adding Weight for driving in the Snow? 2 Questions](https://community.cartalk.com/t/adding-weight-for-driving-in-the-snow-2-questions/59200)
**Author:** [@fred\_p](https://community.cartalk.com/u/fred_p)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2016, 6:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/adding-weight-for-driving-in-the-snow-2-questions/59200 "2016-12-28T18:54:24Z")
Would adding weight in the trunk of a front wheel car (94 Camry) provide benefit for driving in the snow? How about adding weight in the bed of a 2005 Ranger without four wheel drive? thanks, fred p --- ## [Snow chain placement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/snow-chain-placement/62109)
**Author:** [@Lonesome\_Oscar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lonesome_Oscar)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2016, 4:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/snow-chain-placement/62109 "2016-12-26T16:31:14Z")
On a recent weekend in the wilds of PA, we needed to install tire chains on three vehicles, all 4wd/awd. Most were of the opinion that it was best to chain the front wheels, but discussion ensued on the advisibility of p… --- ## [Camry 2002 Stalls when stop during winter](https://community.cartalk.com/t/camry-2002-stalls-when-stop-during-winter/92371)
**Author:** [@Sid\_Jaf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sid_Jaf)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2016, 10:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/camry-2002-stalls-when-stop-during-winter/92371 "2016-11-05T22:09:32Z")
Hi Everyone. I am facing issue with my Camry 2002. I am from Toronto and experience the issue only in winter. During Summer I didn't face the problem so I thought problem is resolved. However Since November 2015 it stall… --- ## [Advice on buying a car for Rochester winters](https://community.cartalk.com/t/advice-on-buying-a-car-for-rochester-winters/96007)
**Author:** [@teknogeek](https://community.cartalk.com/u/teknogeek)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2016, 3:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/advice-on-buying-a-car-for-rochester-winters/96007 "2016-10-07T15:48:46Z")
Hello, I am a college student in Rochester, NY and I am looking to buy a car. Originally, I was looking at sudans and I had really liked the Toyota Corolla. However, it is 2-wheel FWD and I don't think it will last well … --- ## [Automatic transmission, tires, and getting free from snow](https://community.cartalk.com/t/automatic-transmission-tires-and-getting-free-from-snow/92364)
**Author:** [@dorvVA](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dorvVA)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2016, 12:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/automatic-transmission-tires-and-getting-free-from-snow/92364 "2016-01-28T00:06:46Z")
I am not a car expert, so I will try to make this question as brief as possible while including everything I think might be relevant. My car is a '96 Infiniti i30t, automatic transmission. Last night I got stuck in sn… --- ## [Is it ok to abandon my A4 during the brutal NE winter?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-it-ok-to-abandon-my-a4-during-the-brutal-ne-winter/91394)
**Author:** [@Lauren\_G](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lauren_G)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2015, 9:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-it-ok-to-abandon-my-a4-during-the-brutal-ne-winter/91394 "2015-11-03T21:24:25Z")
I have a 2007 Audi A4, with about 100k miles, that I have been through thick and thin with. I will be traveling for about 4-6 months starting in December, and then, in all likelihood, I will move to Hawaii. But I am not … --- ## [Advice on buying a car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/advice-on-buying-a-car/88168)
**Author:** [@VicarKelly](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VicarKelly)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2014, 5:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/advice-on-buying-a-car/88168 "2014-12-09T05:07:24Z")
I formally drove a 1998 Honda CRV. I was under the impression that it was the perfect car. Decent millage, reliable, not flashy, and I was able to sit in in comfortably (I am 6'2") Alas my beautiful trustworthy, some w… --- ## [Smallest Car for Boston Winters](https://community.cartalk.com/t/smallest-car-for-boston-winters/85928)
**Author:** [@seekingwisdom](https://community.cartalk.com/u/seekingwisdom)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2014, 12:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/smallest-car-for-boston-winters/85928 "2014-07-12T12:32:29Z")
I'm moving to Boston this fall and would like to get the smallest car possible that can handle the winter weather. I'll live in Cambridge and work 30 minutes outside the city, and will commute daily. Gas efficiency, comp… --- ## [Used Honda Element- winter in MA](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-honda-element-winter-in-ma/85122)
**Author:** [@esrojas](https://community.cartalk.com/u/esrojas)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2014, 8:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-honda-element-winter-in-ma/85122 "2014-05-22T08:50:13Z")
Hi, I will be moving from the Midwest to Massachusetts this summer, and I want to replace my VW Beetle for a small SUV. I'm considering pre-owned cars only and I would like to get an AWD or 4WD due to winter driving to… --- ## [RWD Jeep in Rhode Island](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rwd-jeep-in-rhode-island/82549)
**Author:** [@mklee176](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mklee176)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2014, 6:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rwd-jeep-in-rhode-island/82549 "2014-02-08T06:41:24Z")
Hi everyone! My wife and I recently relocated from sunny Southern California to Providence, RI for work, and we are getting ready for our first NE winter. While we've been enjoying our time here for the past few months, … --- ## [Steep, private road and Ford Bronco and Pontiac Sunfire](https://community.cartalk.com/t/steep-private-road-and-ford-bronco-and-pontiac-sunfire/82456)
**Author:** [@PeaksViewBronc](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PeaksViewBronc)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2013, 11:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/steep-private-road-and-ford-bronco-and-pontiac-sunfire/82456 "2013-12-02T23:23:08Z")
We live in Helena, MT. The road to our house is not county or city maintained, only by Homeowners Association which does mostly nothing when it is iced up or full of snow. A couple weeks ago I came down the hill and chai… --- ## [Short Term storage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/short-term-storage/81473)
**Author:** [@JayS](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JayS)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2013, 3:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/short-term-storage/81473 "2013-09-24T03:36:16Z")
I got a 2013 model car, I might have to travel for business for two months in December and January, I live around Detroit which gets cold and snowed during this time. So I want to see if its going to be okay to live the … --- ## [Car for Vermont](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-for-vermont/80611)
**Author:** [@VermontBound](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VermontBound)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2013, 4:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-for-vermont/80611 "2013-08-02T04:47:57Z")
I've never owned a car before and am about to move to southern Vermont for work. I'm young and single and I'm looking for a reliable, small used car with good mileage and low emissions that can handle minor road trips an… --- ## [Buying new car that will go uphill in snow](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-new-car-that-will-go-uphill-in-snow/72325)
**Author:** [@Ron\_L](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ron_L)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2012, 5:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-new-car-that-will-go-uphill-in-snow/72325 "2012-05-12T17:09:10Z")
My wife's 2002 Saturn Vue (2 wheel drive, 2.2 L engine, I think) had "catastrophic engine failure", and we are preparing for the worst. It's at the dealer waiting to be looked at. It's got 160,000 miles, and it always … --- ## [Solar charger for Honda Civic?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/solar-charger-for-honda-civic/69820)
**Author:** [@quantumdani](https://community.cartalk.com/u/quantumdani)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2011, 2:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/solar-charger-for-honda-civic/69820 "2011-12-04T02:29:03Z")
Hi everyone! I have a 2007 Honda Civic LX, and I live in Massachusetts. I'm going to be travel on and off this winter, which means that my car won't get run all the time. I was thinking about getting one of those sola… --- ## [Should I buy snow tires for one season?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-buy-snow-tires-for-one-season/69782)
**Author:** [@didnathgual](https://community.cartalk.com/u/didnathgual)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2011, 2:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-buy-snow-tires-for-one-season/69782 "2011-12-02T02:11:49Z")
Hello, I'm a college student in Western Mass from California. For my last year of college I decided to bring my 2007 Honda Fit Sport (FWD) from home. As winter approaches I'm deciding whether to buy snow tires. I conside… --- ## [2002 Camry Winter/Cold temperature rough idle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-camry-winter-cold-temperature-rough-idle/68169)
**Author:** [@seymen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/seymen)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2011, 2:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-camry-winter-cold-temperature-rough-idle/68169 "2011-09-26T14:15:56Z")
Hi there, I own a 2002 toyota camry, with 115k+ miles. My camry usually runs pretty well during the warm weather months. However during the winter especially on really cold days after the car has been sitting outside, … --- ## [Do I need winter tires?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-i-need-winter-tires/67673)
**Author:** [@opuscule22](https://community.cartalk.com/u/opuscule22)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2011, 1:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-i-need-winter-tires/67673 "2011-09-08T01:13:00Z")
Hi, I live in the Deep South, where three snow days a year allow me to run year-long on the all-season tires that came with my car, a 2010 Scion xB. I usually fly to visit my family up in Quebec during the winter, b… --- ## [How much difference do snow tires make?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-much-difference-do-snow-tires-make/60108)
**Author:** [@SparxVA](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SparxVA)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2011, 2:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-much-difference-do-snow-tires-make/60108 "2011-09-04T02:58:56Z")
My car is a RWD 2008 Lexus IS 350. It is great on dry pavement and horrible (HORRIBLE) on snow and ice. I live in the DC Metro area and last year I spent a lot of time pushing my car and figuring out how to turn off th… --- ## [Why won't people pay attention while driving?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-wont-people-pay-attention-while-driving/61206)
**Author:** [@Bladecutter](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bladecutter)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2011, 3:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-wont-people-pay-attention-while-driving/61206 "2011-07-31T15:44:56Z")
Thursday night, on my way home from work, I got to witness the most pointless incident I've seen transpire on the road in front of me for quite a while. Earlier this week, here in Colorado, we got about half a foot … [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/winter/1302.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=winter)