For those new to cold temps and ice/snow

1. You may notice your truck doesn't start on 1st try - its ok

2. There may also be some white smoke coming out tail pipe - normal

3. The heater may not produce heat right away - give it some time

4. The engine might rev a little higher at first - she knows what she's doing

5. If the windows are iced over, dont try and force them by holding button

6. If the truck starts sliding around the street - Engage the 4WD if available before you crash

7. GO SLOW

The good news is your seats may seem firmer untill your butt warms them up !!!

I hope this helps those who currently getting that unusal winter

 

for those who have VSC and all the nannies, i noticed if you push the traction control button once, and turn the auto lsd on, you get better traction in the snow in 2wd... imagine that.

 

A little light hearted welcome to those not used to the white stuff.

after seeing all these posts about new found cold, ice, and snow

The norm for us seems funny when questioned by those not used to it.

note: your best friend is the remote starter!

 

correct. though, my tundra never has the starting issues my tacoma did...

 

Thanks for the great advice.

Here in SoCal it got down to 52 degrees tonight. I'm not sure what to do.

Subbed.

 

Thats why i love the remote starter.

start 5-10 mins before leaving

truck halfway warm, windows halfway cleared

makes things much easier

 

hahaha

once stationed in Guam, would put on a jacket if under 70 degrees

 

Seriously...I almost didn't go to work today because my flip flops were stuck together after the pool last night.

 

hahaha

Thats why I have a Hot Tub - 102 degrees

 

LOL I was completely joking...it wasn't that cold last night, and I could never wear flip flops working in a 4x4 shop.

 

Its not funny

I have had my flip flops freeze to the ground while in the hot tub !!!

hahaha

 

I don't know how you guys do it...

But if you think THAT'S cold...I read this article today. Almost made me sick to my stomach just thinking about it.

http://www.foxnews.com/science/2013/12/10/antarctica-sets-low-temperature-record-1358-degrees/

 

Thats ok

I like the change of seasons. when you get sick of one

another is on the way!

 

CAN U NOT

 

ours is 103 or 104 in winter.

OMG that sucks when that happens. or funny if it’s someone els and there is ice and they get out and step on it and fall on their ass.

 

saw that today on the local news FB page. people where calling each other names over the “global warming” BS. and post do not even under stand how it really works.

 

Really? Never had this happen.

 

52 degrees, oh that is terrible

Maybe we can find some other Tacoma owners in your area to, come over and help you cover your truck up with some blankets.

 

ya at 52 you will want to find some kind tarp or what ever and put over the grill to block some of the air, like you see on big rigs sometimes.. oh and a block heater, battery blanket, blanket around the whole engine bay and cab. oh don’t forget to put some kinda light(portable shop lights work good) by all 4 wheels so the brakes done lock up, may want to put one on the trans as well.

 

Haha 52 degrees that's cute 3 days ago it was -4deg. F, here in northern Alberta and I was out in a sweater and a windbreaker with a ball cap on and jeans.