Slick roads in 2wd
Jan 28, 2008 | 02:46 PM
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what would a cleaner burning fuel have anything to do with winter.. shouldnt they call it year round fuel?? 
if you mean its got an additive for freezing temps?? i wouldnt waist my money if they charge you more for it.. its just a joke.. a way to get more cash from you.. im pretty sure we dont have that up here..
if you mean its got an additive for freezing temps?? i wouldnt waist my money if they charge you more for it.. its just a joke.. a way to get more cash from you.. im pretty sure we dont have that up here..From what I've gathered, in colder temps, pollution gets trapped and does not dissipate like it does in the summer time. This is why they are trying to cut down the amount of pollution during the winter months. For example, this is the requirement in these two states:
Arizona Winter Gasoline: A finished gasoline that contains ethanol at a concentration of 10% by volume. This type of finished gasoline is mandated for use during the winter months (November through March) in certain areas of Arizona. Prior to blending with ethanol, the unfinished base gasoline is referred to as Arizona Blendstock for Oxygenate Blending (AZBOB).
Nevada Winter Gasoline: A finished gasoline that contains ethanol at a concentration of 10% by volume. This type of finished gasoline is mandated for use during the winter months (October through March) in Clark County. Prior to blending with ethanol, the unfinished base gasoline is referred to as Nevada Blendstock for Oxygenate Blending in Las Vegas (LVBOB).
It burns cleaner, but does drop the MPG figure. Some places have mandated that this formula gets used year round (Oregon, for example). Not sure about your area. Check with your local gov't.
Jan 29, 2008 | 03:28 AM
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I took the 4Runner in to Les Schwab to get the alighnment check, and they found the tired to be toed in. Not enough to cause problems while driving on dry pavement, but with patches of ice it would cause the front end to want to change directions as the front tires individually passed over the ice thus causing the rear to begin to fishtail.
Jan 29, 2008 | 04:34 AM
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last time i drove in snow in my truck, it didnt do very well, so i had my buddy put 2 old tires in the back of my truck(no rims) and 2 350 blocks on the tires, then secured them with chains. didnt have much of a problem with driving on snow. weight is key
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