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Tips for snow and the north please

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Spreveaux, Jan 30, 2017.

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  1. Jan 31, 2017 at 9:51 AM
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    Not snow related, but Ohio related... drop in to the defacto Ohio thread:

    https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/ohio-wheelin-meet-up-thread.371898/

    I moved from Ohio after 38 hellish years there. Now I see snow on a voluntary basis, and where I'm at now they don't know what road salt is and they freak the fuck out if there is frost in the mornings.

    Chardon will still see the lake effect, so you'll get more snow there than in southern Ohio, for sure; and it'll snow earlier and stick around longer than the rest of the state.

    And... your Taco is going to rust. It's a sad fucking fact. These other guys can tell you to fluid film it, or jizz on the Johnson bar, or whatever... it don't matter. You literally cannot stop a vehicle from rusting in Ohio - and Toyota isn't exactly known for their rust free designs, on top of that. ODOT and county / city road crews use so much salt that for weeks after the snow melts the roads have piles of it in intersections. It gets on everything and it's does it's dirty business all winter long, just eroding the metals in your pride and joy. That's why a lot of people with nice vehicles have a winter beater... so that's about the only way you gonna keep your Taco immaculate.
     
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  2. Jan 31, 2017 at 9:59 AM
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    There are very few places in Ohio that you will need to worry. Aside from being slightly colder, and a couple days throughout the year where you get 3 or 4 inches of snow, you'll be fine. You're in a truck. Have some fun.

    If you're in Cleveland or up near Toledo, you might get some lake effect stuff, and then you will have a rougher go. But generally, you can get away with standard truck tires just fine.

    Fluid film would be a good idea. But if you're south of Columbus, probably even that is overkill.
     
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  3. Jan 31, 2017 at 10:19 AM
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    Snow tires.
     
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  4. Jan 31, 2017 at 12:09 PM
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    Two times a year?! You're crazy bro.
     
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  5. Jan 31, 2017 at 6:28 PM
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    Thought of another thing. You will need to get a snow brush or scraper. I use a Snow Joe:
    $29 Snow Joe 18" Telescoping Snow Broom & Ice Scraper for Car Windows, No-Scratch Foam Brush - Long and Extendable Ice Removal Tool for Window and Windshield - Automotive Cleaning Accessories, SJBLZD
    https://www.amazon.com/Snow-Joe-SJB...=UTF8&qid=1485915892&sr=8-2&keywords=snow+joe

    Someone wisely said earlier in the thread about trying to clean the whole truck off. For the mercy of you and everyone else on the road clean as much off as possible. The foam Snow Joe will do that without scratching your paint. The snow brushes scratch the heck out of your paint. I keep one of the conventional telescoping brushes for frost/ice on the windshield as the scraper on the snow joe is rather small. Something like this: https://www.amazon.com/Bigfoot-Delu...&sr=8-7&keywords=snow+scraper+brush+telescope
     
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  6. Jan 31, 2017 at 7:25 PM
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    Except dont pump your brakes if you have ABS...like these trucks have.
     
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  7. Jan 31, 2017 at 7:44 PM
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    Its more than Snow here, we also get Ice Storms too.
     
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  8. Jan 31, 2017 at 7:46 PM
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    Usually yearly. There are some kits you can buy..I've never done it myself, but look in the New england BS thread and ask..I know some have done it.
     
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  9. Jan 31, 2017 at 7:49 PM
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    This..even if it is just rainy, or make sure they're free by hand in the morning. My wife learned this the hard way.
     
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    I live in NEO and I think you're worrying a bit too much. I honestly don't think snow tires are a must like some people are saying. Basically, wash your truck when the weather breaks to get the salt off the frame. Other than that you'll be fine.
     
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  11. Jan 31, 2017 at 8:00 PM
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    I agree. Biggest thing to remember is that 4x4 will help you through the snow and ice, but is absolutely no help stopping. Heed the warnings others have given in here. Take it slow and adjust speed as necessary. Also, shifting into neutral will help with coming to stop when close to vehicle in front, take the torque off the engine.
     
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    huh?
     
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  13. Jan 31, 2017 at 8:08 PM
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    Snow Joe looks amazing. Wasn't thinking about the other ones scratching the paint. Thanks
     
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    Do you drive in snow? Shifting into neutral takes the torque off the wheels and allows the vehicle to not use the additional rpm to help drive the drivetrain forward.
     
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    Moving to Ohio? I'm sorry.....
     
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    I understand what putting a vehicle in neutral does, but I am confused with what you are advising.

    Are you saying to shift in to neutral to NOT use the engine to help brake? Or shift into neutral to coast further?
     
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    Tundras like to spin the rear wheels when cold and only moderate brake pressure is applied. I do it in Tacos that have bald tires. I have studs :)

    Imagine a really lame brake stand.
     
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  18. Jan 31, 2017 at 8:18 PM
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    Oh ok, definitely use the engine to brake instead of brakes, if you have the distance to do that (I always use this technique), but when coming to a coast stop, shift to neutral and use the brakes to coast to a stop in neutral so your engine isn't working against you.
     
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    A manual trans is nice in the snow as it gives you more control.
     
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    When I drive in snow I try to keep a speed that allows me to gas if I'm slipping. Then it can pull the way I need to go. if I am to fast to give it gas then I am too fast. Brakes are used very modestly.
     
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