Posted by Dannyss on February 10, 03 at 06:40:48:
In Reply to: looking for advice posted by monica on February 10, 03 at 04:56:53:
You didn't mention what kind of tires are on the Sub. What part of the country are you from? A good set of winter tires are a must when driving in snow often. If your're talking 1-2 inches of snow, on the highway, I would not even run in 4WD. If you're experiencing fishtailing, I would suggest using the throttle gently. The rear has less weight, so the tires can spin more easily (don't forget, you're talking about rear wheel drive here), that, causes the fishtailing.
Like previously said, start in 2nd gear. Don't press too hard on the throttle, always gently.
Danny,
In Montreal, where there's snow on the roads 6 months of the year!
: Hello, I am looking for a quick education, i've searched the archives but haven't found enuf info,
: this is our first winter with the suburban and I am pretty inexperienced with using 4wd, could I get a quick lesson in using it??, we are expecting a bit of snow, and I have to go to work, I hate driving when the roads are a bit messy, I have found that when I drove the truck the last time the roads were snowy I fishtailed more than I liked , hubby says it was my driving : ( !!
: can I shift into 4wd while moving?? at what speed should I be driving, and what didtance is safe to use it, I have to drive 20 miles to work, mainly highway. but my concern is back roads leading to highway.
: How is gas mileage affected by using it.and is there any trick to getting out of 4wd, such as reversing?
: We have a 94, thanks for your help,
: Monica