Last winter, I had a set of Michelin Ice-X snow tires on my ride, and they really excelled on snowy roads. I remember wondering if I should avoid using low gear when the roads were slippery, especially since I also own a Chevy Bolt, which recommends not using one-pedal mode in those conditions.
Having spent a lifetime driving manual cars, I’ve always used lower gears to help control my speed on steep descents rather than relying solely on brakes. There was a particular night when I navigated a winding, snowy road in low gear, and thankfully, I had no issues, though I think my good tires and cautious driving played a big role in that.
Another thing I was curious about was how the van uses heat in cold weather. I wanted to know if it primarily used the engine or if it also tapped into the battery for warmth. I considered using seat heat to conserve battery, wondering if running the engine from the start would be more efficient. It was definitely a winter full of questions and cautious driving..
Having spent a lifetime driving manual cars, I’ve always used lower gears to help control my speed on steep descents rather than relying solely on brakes. There was a particular night when I navigated a winding, snowy road in low gear, and thankfully, I had no issues, though I think my good tires and cautious driving played a big role in that.
Another thing I was curious about was how the van uses heat in cold weather. I wanted to know if it primarily used the engine or if it also tapped into the battery for warmth. I considered using seat heat to conserve battery, wondering if running the engine from the start would be more efficient. It was definitely a winter full of questions and cautious driving..
