If you're at a dead stop, and have no forward traction, don't gun it hoping to burn your way to pavement. You need to rock the car back and forth a number of times so that you're momentum pushes you out of the dead spot.

Other than that, go into turns with proper caution. And if your TC light starts flashing at you, perhaps you're using too much throttle.

G'luck.

 

Insignificant. You will get a little more traction to start and some grit if you get stuck.

 

Buy a 6-8k SUV or truck for the winter and keep the G in good shape. Winters are rough on cars and the G is too nice a car IMO to drive in the winter. I'm putting mine away for the winter and doing exactly that in the next week or two. If you do park it for the winter make sure to put it on blocks and take off the serpentine belt. Also put some stabil in the fuel tank.

 

I don't think I'll have 2 parking spots, but it's an option!
Why would you put it on blocks and take off the serpentine belt? (not saying no, just want to understand )

And also, that happens when you drive in the winter? what does it do to the car?
thanks again

 

I'd add to slow down before turns. No braking (if you can help it) while turning. Also, if/when you start to slide, feet off the brake and steer through it. Skid control is a skill of its own, there are plenty of youtube videos on technique.

 

The salt that is used to de-ice the roads along with the moisture from the melting snow and ice create a highly corrosive environment.

Also, the sand that's laid down to provide traction gets kicked up and sandblasts your paint.

I wish I had room for a winter beater.

 

Find an empty parking lot and see how the car handles in slippery conditions.

 

RWD in the snow? No problem









Oh, and if you're worried about your beautiful G getting dirty in the winter, what do you think car washes are for?

 

I'm not going to lie, this one made me cringe. Glad to see her all cleaned up afterward. Cheers!

 

Maybe a bit off topic, but for harsh, salty winters, nothing beats Collinite Insulator Wax. Stuff is designed for nasty conditions and salt spray.

 

What is this "snow" thing you are talking about?????

 

I don't really know, I live in North California and we've heard of weird things like "snow" and "rain". I guess those are mythical things some people talk about...

In any case "snow" is something that falls down in the Chicago area AFAIK

 

Put it on blocks to avoid the tires getting flat spots in them, take the serpentine belt off to avoid getting flat spots on the pulley bearings (Alt, crank, A/C, idlers, etc.). Use Stabil to prevent moisture.

Regarding driving it in the winter you certainly can do that as long as you are careful. RWD you can too you just have to be more careful. I'm all set down that in my G. I did it last year and it is mediocre in the snow IMO. I live in Maine and we got over 100" of snow last year so that helped me make my decision. Also I want it to stay in puff condition and driving in the snow will not do anything but bad for your chassis (salt and moisture do not mix). Yes they have car washes, but that won't help you 100%.

 

If you are stuck turn off VDC, otherwise your break (back) will melt. That's 1 thing I know

 

That's a great point. TC will keep you straight-ish and safe. But if you're stuck and need to muscle the car around with some finesse, you have to turn TC off.