Snow?
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Snow?
We've got a few inches of snow predicted for my area, and, having never driven one of these until I got my 2012 F350 turbo-diesel last week, I'm wondering how these handle in such conditions.
Mine is a dually, btw.
Should one use 4WD in the snow or is that a bad idea?
Mine is a dually, btw.
Should one use 4WD in the snow or is that a bad idea?
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It will do fine. Just be sure to take your time with slowing down as you normally do. Take offs might spin the wheels so start off in 2nd.
If you notice it fishtailing or something then use the fronts.
If you notice it fishtailing or something then use the fronts.
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They are very light is the rear end and have a lot of power. 4wd in snow is a good idea unless you are an experienced snow driver. Also, the stock tires are a much harder rubber than snow tires so if you don't have snow tires the so-called all seasons are sort of like slicks on snow. You will not hurt your truck by using 4wd.
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Sorry to sound so dumb, but, what do you mean "use the fronts?"
I'm originally from NY, btw, and have live 16 years in Chicago and am very used to driving in the snow, but have never done so with a truck.
I'm originally from NY, btw, and have live 16 years in Chicago and am very used to driving in the snow, but have never done so with a truck.
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Snow in the south is a very bad thing, ice in the south is a really really bad thing..
4WD, keep your fuel full (for weight), take it easy, and watch out for the other guy they will be bouncing off everything..
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we got five inches of snow and everything here was closed, plus my butt did not go any where fear of someone running into me.....
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Use 4wd, just put it in 2wd when turning sharp on semi bare pavement i.e. intersections.
My truck is seldom in 2wd when on snow and I have SRW and winter tires. My hubs stay locked almost all winter.
Do not over drive in 4wd, the biggest mistake is people who drive too fast because they have acceleration. 4wd does not make you stop any faster nor turn easier.
My truck is seldom in 2wd when on snow and I have SRW and winter tires. My hubs stay locked almost all winter.
Do not over drive in 4wd, the biggest mistake is people who drive too fast because they have acceleration. 4wd does not make you stop any faster nor turn easier.
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The 4 wheel drive systems are a lot different on a Subaru than a SD. The Subaru is seamless but the SD can feel jerky sometimes noisy. But when you learn to use it it can be an advantage over AWD. An example: when driving in 4WD in the SD, your back end becomes a little loose, you can blurp the throttle and feel the front wheels pull you through a bad situation, same thing making a turn, blurp the throttle and the front wheels can pull you around the turn. It takes a little practice and getting used to doing it with a big heavy truck.