Winter Preparation
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Hi, everyone!
Going to be driving my F-Type R year round & live outside of Buffalo, NY so we get some pretty wicked winters.
So far, I am getting the car undercoated to protect against salt/rust, ceramic coated to protect against corrosion, and swapping the summer tires for a pair of winter Pirelli Soto Zeros.
Is there anything else anyone would recommend I do before winter strikes? Any insight is appreciated.
Thank you!
Going to be driving my F-Type R year round & live outside of Buffalo, NY so we get some pretty wicked winters.
So far, I am getting the car undercoated to protect against salt/rust, ceramic coated to protect against corrosion, and swapping the summer tires for a pair of winter Pirelli Soto Zeros.
Is there anything else anyone would recommend I do before winter strikes? Any insight is appreciated.
Thank you!
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I drove my V8 XF in the New England winters for 10 years. Other than sometimes slightly iffy traction (RWD) I had no issues. No special prep, I didn't have any rusting issues despite it ending up plastered white with salt (it was a black car). So I think what you said covers it well
Keep an eye on battery condition for cold cold starts..
Keep an eye on battery condition for cold cold starts..
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I used to drive my XJ6 in New England in the Winter.
Did not even think about tires back then.
I could always judge where the back end would slide to on the turns.
Very predictable, but it rusted like a SOB.
My biggest concern with the F-Type is low ground clearance with ice chunks and frozen snow.
I use all season Michelins and only drive on cold, clear days in Winter.
No ice, snow or rain!!
Did not even think about tires back then.
I could always judge where the back end would slide to on the turns.
Very predictable, but it rusted like a SOB.
My biggest concern with the F-Type is low ground clearance with ice chunks and frozen snow.
I use all season Michelins and only drive on cold, clear days in Winter.
No ice, snow or rain!!
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My biggest concern with the F-Type is low ground clearance with ice chunks and frozen snow.
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More seriously, you don't mention the year of your car, but the early ones needed refinishing of the steel underbody braces. I'd inspect and paint those with POR-15 or similar, before applying the undercoating.
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I would change the oil before putting her down for the winter. See article below for reasons why.
https://carhampt.com/when-to-change-...ring-your-car/
https://carhampt.com/when-to-change-...ring-your-car/
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