Winter Driving Advice needed
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1983 240D 356K, 1985 300D 268K
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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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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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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weather are not winter tires.Winter tires per mention above are like night and day in winter driving.
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all cars need to be winterized here
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.
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.
