*OFFICIAL* Snow Thread

[RyanR]

Enough snow/icy shiat on the roads in the bangor area for hooning.  Going out shortly after some dinner. Want to let it accumulate a little more.

Hopefully I'll get out before they salt everything to death.

 

[IBratmanI]

How many seasons do you guys typically run your snows before replacing them?

As many as they last! Should last 3 seasons or more.

 

[scubiecraig]

As many as they last! Should last 3 seasons or more.

Even if I travel 100 miles per day 5x a week?

 

[IBratmanI]

Even if I travel 100 miles per day 5x a week?

Yeah probably not lol. Just run them as long as they still have enough tread!

 

[scubiecraig]

I'll re-evaluate after this season.  I think I already feel a difference in them from just 1 year ago, when I purchased them.  I spun the tires from a standstill stop on some slush the other morning, which had me worried.

 

[cwiggin]

I'll re-evaluate after this season. I think I already feel a difference in them from just 1 year ago, when I purchased them. I spun the tires from a standstill stop on some slush the other morning, which had me worried.

Your front tires spin? They do that on dry road too? Mine were spinning and had to replace rear end...awd was effed up

 

[scubiecraig]

Your front tires spin? They do that on dry road too? Mine were spinning and had to replace rear end...awd was effed up

Yeah, it was the fronts.  I was coming into a traffic circle, came to a stop, and  then they spun when I tried to get going again.  I haven't noticed it happen on dry road before though.  I could have given it too much gas too.  I wasn't messing around though, just taking off normally.

 

[cwiggin]

That's what mine were doing, I thought it was just my tires, but I was way wrong. Had lost awd

 

[scubiecraig]

That's what mine were doing, I thought it was just my tires, but I was way wrong. Had lost awd

That's odd.  There is a fuse supposedly that controls the AWD system.  I've heard of people taking the fuse out to gain fuel mileage during the warmer months, and then reinstalling in the winter for the AWD system.  I'll keep a close eye on it.  I certainly hope I don't have issues with the AWD system.  

 

[cwiggin]

I heard about the fuse too. I checked mine, I don't have it. Not sure if yours does!!

 

[scubiecraig]

I'll have to check into it.

 

[IBratmanI]

Only the autos have the fuse, and it will not gain you gas mileage. If the rear wheels aren't engaging it would be a failing center diff. If the rear diff failed it'd be making terrible noises.

 

[scubiecraig]

Only the autos have the fuse, and it will not gain you gas mileage. If the rear wheels aren't engaging it would be a failing center diff. If the rear diff failed it'd be making terrible noises.

Mine is an auto, but there isn't any nasty sounds coming from the rear diff.  I think I'm good.  I think it was just a flukey take-off on my part.

 

[Matt]

The fuse is found on the firewall on the passenger side. It's got a cover on it that reads Awd.

 

[IBratmanI]

Not sure about all of them but some of the newer ones have the fuse in the main fuse panel under the hood on the drivers side.

 

[KamB]

The fuse slot is empty normally, inserting the fuse makes it front wheel drive. Based upon the older legacys I've dealt with, I'd assume it's the same setup.

So don't worry it it's not there. Hahah.

 

[jojo69]

Snowing at work in Freeport right now... A shame it's supposed to turn to rain eventually!

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[scubiecraig]

It's been snowing here lightly all morning.  It's sticking to trees and grass and stuff, but not much accumulation.  I don't really thing it's supposed to amount to anything anyways, at least down here in the Southern portion of the state.

 

[cwiggin]

Snowed most of the day here, but not much accumulation

 

[SurlyOBS]

Had some fun in Standish tonight. Found a nice "trail" that was off the beaten path and managed to get the winter beater off the ground jumping some railroad tracks. Also bashed through some snowbanks that were hood height.

Pics to follow if I can get them loaded up soon.

$200 Outbacks sure are fun!