what do you need for the winter?
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what do you need for the winter?
I lived in California my whole life and now I am in Saint Louis, Missouri where it snows.
When winter comes, do you need anything special for your car to drive in the snow? I heard people say you need antifreeze windshield wipers or something. Please advise since I never lived anywhere where it snowed before.
MY CAR: 2002 MB C240 with stock wheels.
When winter comes, do you need anything special for your car to drive in the snow? I heard people say you need antifreeze windshield wipers or something. Please advise since I never lived anywhere where it snowed before.
MY CAR: 2002 MB C240 with stock wheels.
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From: Montreal, Quebec
2001 C240 Tectite
No chains, they're ok in snow but if you hit asphalt good luck driving or braking.
I liv ein Montreal, Canada, so I know winter
here's what you need
most important : Good winter tires
you also need a winter solution for your wipers, the MB solution is allright but any winter windshield washer will do
Winter wipers, very important also, the summer blades are too soft and will not help you if you have snow or ice on your windshield. I have teflon blades bought from a local automotive store, make sure the blade are 1 inch smaller than your summer blades.
I might suggest also keeping 2 20kg bags or road salt in each of the little wells inside your trunk, right where your wheels are. This will apply more weight on the back wheels and if you get stuck you can always use some of the salt
Keep your car in W or C mode so your car will start on 2nd gear and will less likely spin
If it snows a lot you might wanan use some road trakcs, I don'T know the exact terms , they are metal plates with teeths that you put right in front of your rear wheels to give you traction if you get stuck, I carry a pair in my trunk
Something really important, when you start your car, wait for the revs to drop under 1000 rtm , 90% of engine wears comes from startups so this should also apply year long if you plan on keeping your car for long.
Also one last thing, don't wait for your car to heat up, you'Re only wasting gas and wearing down your engine, when you drop under 1000 rpm start driving, moderatly, trying to stay under 3000rpm until the car is warmed up, this should take around 2 minutes instead of the 10 minute you would stay in your car in park
Safe driving, stay far from cars in front, don'T push your car too much and leave esp on unless you're stuck in snow, once you're free put esp back on.
I liv ein Montreal, Canada, so I know winter
here's what you needmost important : Good winter tires
you also need a winter solution for your wipers, the MB solution is allright but any winter windshield washer will do
Winter wipers, very important also, the summer blades are too soft and will not help you if you have snow or ice on your windshield. I have teflon blades bought from a local automotive store, make sure the blade are 1 inch smaller than your summer blades.
I might suggest also keeping 2 20kg bags or road salt in each of the little wells inside your trunk, right where your wheels are. This will apply more weight on the back wheels and if you get stuck you can always use some of the salt
Keep your car in W or C mode so your car will start on 2nd gear and will less likely spin
If it snows a lot you might wanan use some road trakcs, I don'T know the exact terms , they are metal plates with teeths that you put right in front of your rear wheels to give you traction if you get stuck, I carry a pair in my trunk
Something really important, when you start your car, wait for the revs to drop under 1000 rtm , 90% of engine wears comes from startups so this should also apply year long if you plan on keeping your car for long.
Also one last thing, don't wait for your car to heat up, you'Re only wasting gas and wearing down your engine, when you drop under 1000 rpm start driving, moderatly, trying to stay under 3000rpm until the car is warmed up, this should take around 2 minutes instead of the 10 minute you would stay in your car in park
Safe driving, stay far from cars in front, don'T push your car too much and leave esp on unless you're stuck in snow, once you're free put esp back on.
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oh jeez, this reminds me of when I would transport my weights from the house to the trunk of the car. Fun Fun Fun... If you are totally worried, get an all-wheel drive car or stay at home like I do until the roads look nice enough.
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From: Montreal, Quebec
2001 C240 Tectite
Originally Posted by nicedeboy
oh jeez, this reminds me of when I would transport my weights from the house to the trunk of the car. Fun Fun Fun... If you are totally worried, get an all-wheel drive car or stay at home like I do until the roads look nice enough.
Some of us have to work to make a living, and what if there's an emergency and you need to go pick up your friend, or your dad calls you with a crazy deal for a 35,000$ Lamborghini or something.
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Originally Posted by Narcissus
Some of us have to work to make a living, and what if there's an emergency and you need to go pick up your friend, or your dad calls you with a crazy deal for a 35,000$ Lamborghini or something.
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Originally Posted by Aurora
put a set of good snow tires on your car. maybe bridgestone blizzaks or michelin alpins 
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has anyone had any expiriences with chains on their tires. I was thinking about getting chains for the back and only putting them on when they havent plaowed my sreet and i have to go uphill. Any comments or suggestions?
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From: Atlanta, GA
2003 C230 Kompressor Sedan
Originally Posted by nicedeboy
Chains baby, Where's da Chains????? lol
I wouldn't exptect anyone who pays $26000 for 2005 C55 to realize this though.
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From: Montreal, Quebec
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Originally Posted by SteveS
If you are driving a Sport, chains are an absolute no-no. They will tear up the wheels and the wheel wells. Check you owners manual about use of chains.
I wouldn't exptect anyone who pays only $26000 for C55 to realize this though.
I wouldn't exptect anyone who pays only $26000 for C55 to realize this though.
And if he ever damages his wheels and wells... no problem, dad's gonna go talk to them mechanics make sure they fix it fo free
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Originally Posted by Narcissus
No chains, they're ok in snow but if you hit asphalt good luck driving or braking.
I liv ein Montreal, Canada, so I know winter here's what you need
most important : Good winter tires
you also need a winter solution for your wipers, the MB solution is allright but any winter windshield washer will do
Winter wipers, very important also, the summer blades are too soft and will not help you if you have snow or ice on your windshield. I have teflon blades bought from a local automotive store, make sure the blade are 1 inch smaller than your summer blades.
I might suggest also keeping 2 20kg bags or road salt in each of the little wells inside your trunk, right where your wheels are. This will apply more weight on the back wheels and if you get stuck you can always use some of the salt
Keep your car in W or C mode so your car will start on 2nd gear and will less likely spin
If it snows a lot you might wanan use some road trakcs, I don'T know the exact terms , they are metal plates with teeths that you put right in front of your rear wheels to give you traction if you get stuck, I carry a pair in my trunk
Something really important, when you start your car, wait for the revs to drop under 1000 rtm , 90% of engine wears comes from startups so this should also apply year long if you plan on keeping your car for long.
Also one last thing, don't wait for your car to heat up, you'Re only wasting gas and wearing down your engine, when you drop under 1000 rpm start driving, moderatly, trying to stay under 3000rpm until the car is warmed up, this should take around 2 minutes instead of the 10 minute you would stay in your car in park
Safe driving, stay far from cars in front, don'T push your car too much and leave esp on unless you're stuck in snow, once you're free put esp back on.
I liv ein Montreal, Canada, so I know winter
here's what you needmost important : Good winter tires
you also need a winter solution for your wipers, the MB solution is allright but any winter windshield washer will do
Winter wipers, very important also, the summer blades are too soft and will not help you if you have snow or ice on your windshield. I have teflon blades bought from a local automotive store, make sure the blade are 1 inch smaller than your summer blades.
I might suggest also keeping 2 20kg bags or road salt in each of the little wells inside your trunk, right where your wheels are. This will apply more weight on the back wheels and if you get stuck you can always use some of the salt
Keep your car in W or C mode so your car will start on 2nd gear and will less likely spin
If it snows a lot you might wanan use some road trakcs, I don'T know the exact terms , they are metal plates with teeths that you put right in front of your rear wheels to give you traction if you get stuck, I carry a pair in my trunk
Something really important, when you start your car, wait for the revs to drop under 1000 rtm , 90% of engine wears comes from startups so this should also apply year long if you plan on keeping your car for long.
Also one last thing, don't wait for your car to heat up, you'Re only wasting gas and wearing down your engine, when you drop under 1000 rpm start driving, moderatly, trying to stay under 3000rpm until the car is warmed up, this should take around 2 minutes instead of the 10 minute you would stay in your car in park
Safe driving, stay far from cars in front, don'T push your car too much and leave esp on unless you're stuck in snow, once you're free put esp back on.
