Winter driving blues.
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Joined: 05-26-2008
Posts: 190
From: Motor City
I have seen a couple temp spikes in the 210-212 range, and then came back down to 189-199 range which I dont think is a big deal. I am sure GM spared no expense on a "high quality" thermostat. I am switching mine to a Robert Shaw in the spring.
I use to run dyno's testing engines and we took temps into to 240-60 range to make the gaskets puke. 230+ is where I would get concerned.
I use to run dyno's testing engines and we took temps into to 240-60 range to make the gaskets puke. 230+ is where I would get concerned.
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Joined: 07-03-2008
Posts: 1,664
From: jerSSey, exit 5
In the Avalanche or SS?
Interestingly I took the Avy to work today and on the way home there was no snow build up on the roads at all. I could have taken the SS to work. Instead my wife had to take our dog to get groomed today, so I can only imagine how much white dog hair is in my passenger seat right now.
Interestingly I took the Avy to work today and on the way home there was no snow build up on the roads at all. I could have taken the SS to work. Instead my wife had to take our dog to get groomed today, so I can only imagine how much white dog hair is in my passenger seat right now.
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Joined: 07-05-2008
Posts: 5,464
From: Akron Ohio
In the Avalanche or SS?
Interestingly I took the Avy to work today and on the way home there was no snow build up on the roads at all. I could have taken the SS to work. Instead my wife had to take our dog to get groomed today, so I can only imagine how much white dog hair is in my passenger seat right now.
Interestingly I took the Avy to work today and on the way home there was no snow build up on the roads at all. I could have taken the SS to work. Instead my wife had to take our dog to get groomed today, so I can only imagine how much white dog hair is in my passenger seat right now.
The SS.
As for the dog mine does not get in. I only take him in the GP with the leather seats.
I don't want the hair or the scratches on the rockers.
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Joined: 10-09-2008
Posts: 105
From: Illinois
only problem i can think of winter related is opening the doors with ice built up behind the bottom front corner, the heat/defroster works so much i have to put it bout half way or else i melt my face off (and yes it feels like it gets hot enough to melt someones face off!!!!) if the heat is maxed out and i put it on the dash vents, i cant hold my hand in front of the vent for too long or else it feels like burning. i have noticed tho, that on slick roads the wind has a tendency to shift the back a lil and the ECS or whatever kicks in if i try and do a parking brake slide to turn around real fast instead of doing a K turn
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Joined: 08-11-2008
Posts: 17
From: Michigan
SS in the snow
We have had a lot of snow already and I have to say I am impressed with the SS. Haven't changed a thing; stock tires/wheels - at least for now. It seems easier to take off if traction control is off in the slush & deeper snow. 
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Joined: 03-16-2008
Posts: 662
From: Cleveland, Ohio
only problem i can think of winter related is opening the doors with ice built up behind the bottom front corner, the heat/defroster works so much i have to put it bout half way or else i melt my face off (and yes it feels like it gets hot enough to melt someones face off!!!!) if the heat is maxed out and i put it on the dash vents, i cant hold my hand in front of the vent for too long or else it feels like burning. i have noticed tho, that on slick roads the wind has a tendency to shift the back a lil and the ECS or whatever kicks in if i try and do a parking brake slide to turn around real fast instead of doing a K turn
