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Old 12-04-2010, 11:11 PM
 
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I just moved here and have never had a real winter before, specifically I've never driven in the snow..i need some tips..

first of all, I have a brand new 2010 honda CR-V. Are there any special precautions that I should take to keep my car in good condition through the winter. Also, will I need snow chains here? Are the stock tires that come on new cars suitable to drive with. Any special fluids to be put in?

and...any other advice..thank you
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Old 12-05-2010, 12:09 AM
 
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Snow is not usually much of an issue in Hampton Roads. Last year's "snowpocalypse" on the East Coast was the most I'd seen in HR in a long time. However, HR can get icy which can be dangerous if you're driving.

I've never done anything special to the vehicles I had. I just drove extra careful if it was snowy/icy, and avoided driving if I didn't really need to. One thing my mom taught me was to pump your brakes when stopping to keep your wheels from locking up which will make you slide. Since your car is new, I'm sure it'll handle the cold a lot better than the cars I had. It sucks having to sit in a freezing car in the morning waiting for it to warm up enough to be put into gear haha. One thing I will definitely recommend though: something to chip off ice/snow/frost from your windows, especially if your defrost doesn't actually defrost anything.

Hope you enjoy your first "real" Winter!
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Old 12-05-2010, 07:37 AM
 
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Old 12-05-2010, 08:02 AM
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I just moved here and have never had a real winter before, specifically I've never driven in the snow..i need some tips..

first of all, I have a brand new 2010 honda CR-V. Are there any special precautions that I should take to keep my car in good condition through the winter. Also, will I need snow chains here? Are the stock tires that come on new cars suitable to drive with. Any special fluids to be put in?

and...any other advice..thank you
First let me say, Hampton Roads does not have "Real Winter" but
you are not alone here. It seems 98% of people here can't drive in rain let alone snow ( just turn on the radio on rainy/snowy days). I lived all my life in NY/NJ and learned the hard way how to navigate snow.
The worse enemy you have is speed, so keep it down. Understand this the main problem is not traction but stopping. I have seen the invincibly stupid in their 4x4 flying down Rt 64 only to wind up in a multi car pileup. Pumping the brakes is a good idea for older cars without antilock brakes. If you do have antilock, pumping your brakes is not recommend. Another problem you may encounter is tailgating (it's a state habit). Avoid it. I'll leave it at that.
One thing to remember which people do not recall in a skid situation. If you are sliding while braking, the car WILL NOT turn. If you find yourself in a situation needing to turn while your car is sliding in a braking situation...release the brake your car will then turn in the direction your wheels are pointing.

For the local areas here in Hampton Roads your stock Honda will do fine. Snow is not typically severe here. It may snow today & be gone tomorrow. Chances are most of the time you may not even have to drive in it most of the time.

Just be alert & cautious
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Old 12-05-2010, 11:39 AM
 
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thanks everyone
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Old 12-05-2010, 01:32 PM
 
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thanks everyone
Just take care on the roads. The black ice is more dangerous than the snow.
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Old 12-05-2010, 02:09 PM
 
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First let me say, Hampton Roads does not have "Real Winter" but
you are not alone here. It seems 98% of people here can't drive in rain let alone snow ( just turn on the radio on rainy/snowy days). I lived all my life in NY/NJ and learned the hard way how to navigate snow.
The worse enemy you have is speed, so keep it down. Understand this the main problem is not traction but stopping. I have seen the invincibly stupid in their 4x4 flying down Rt 64 only to wind up in a multi car pileup. Pumping the brakes is a good idea for older cars without antilock brakes. If you do have antilock, pumping your brakes is not recommend. Another problem you may encounter is tailgating (it's a state habit). Avoid it. I'll leave it at that.
One thing to remember which people do not recall in a skid situation. If you are sliding while braking, the car WILL NOT turn. If you find yourself in a situation needing to turn while your car is sliding in a braking situation...release the brake your car will then turn in the direction your wheels are pointing.

For the local areas here in Hampton Roads your stock Honda will do fine. Snow is not typically severe here. It may snow today & be gone tomorrow. Chances are most of the time you may not even have to drive in it most of the time.

Just be alert & cautious
Nice post!

@Nikki75, thanks anyway pal.
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Old 12-06-2010, 08:38 PM
 
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Do go out and buy you a nice, LONG, snow scraper with a brush on it. If you can find one that has a covered handle (so your hands dont freeze while your scrapeing) that is even better! Do this NOW, because when we get a good freeze you will not be able to find a snow scraper anywhere! Get you a pair of nice gloves to keep in your car and ONLY for use in your car. You will really want those gloves to be able to drive once your windows get scraped off. Your steering wheel will take a while to warm up and most likely you will already be out on the road driving before it does. An alternative would be to get one of those fabric/furry covers that slip over your steering wheel.

If you suspect that we will get snow, freezing ice, etc. for the following day, be sure to tilt your windshield wipers out into the 'service' position before you go to bed at night. This way your wipers wont be frozen onto the windshield and you wont have to scrape around them. I learned that one from my "northern" neighbors. Had never seen anyone do that in my life before (im a midwest/southern girl).
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Old 12-07-2010, 11:43 AM
 
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Hmm, if I park in my garage, it's less likely that my windows will frost, right?
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Old 12-07-2010, 12:52 PM
 
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First let me say, Hampton Roads does not have "Real Winter" but
you are not alone here. It seems 98% of people here can't drive in rain let alone snow ( just turn on the radio on rainy/snowy days). I lived all my life in NY/NJ and learned the hard way how to navigate snow.
The worse enemy you have is speed, so keep it down. Understand this the main problem is not traction but stopping. I have seen the invincibly stupid in their 4x4 flying down Rt 64 only to wind up in a multi car pileup. Pumping the brakes is a good idea for older cars without antilock brakes. If you do have antilock, pumping your brakes is not recommend. Another problem you may encounter is tailgating (it's a state habit). Avoid it. I'll leave it at that.
One thing to remember which people do not recall in a skid situation. If you are sliding while braking, the car WILL NOT turn. If you find yourself in a situation needing to turn while your car is sliding in a braking situation...release the brake your car will then turn in the direction your wheels are pointing.

For the local areas here in Hampton Roads your stock Honda will do fine. Snow is not typically severe here. It may snow today & be gone tomorrow. Chances are most of the time you may not even have to drive in it most of the time.

Just be alert & cautious
NJR nailed it - even if you're experienced and can drive in the snow/ice, down here, 99% of the OTHER drivers on the road can't!! When it gets ugly, best to stay in - I can't count the number of wrecked cars/trucks that I've driven by during bad weather asking myself "how in the heck did they do that?"...
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