Vehicle Report from the 2021 Freeze

[MTA]

My wifes grand cherokee drives awesome in snow. My truck needs new tires but it did fine despite that

My four wheeler was fun to drive as long as I wasnt getting hit by the north wind we have right now

 

[mongoose]

If you plug a block heater in do you think you still need anti gel? Not a great diesel expert.

You need an in tank heater.

 

[TexasBB]

Drive my 2020 Silverado set to Auto 4WD every day with no issues whatsoever. Very impressed with the Auto.


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[avvidclif]

Forgot the AntiGel and my dually said unh unh. Started fine Sun but Mon nope. Waiting for Tues-Wed and 60 deg. Wifes Tahoe had no problems. Of course neither one have left the driveway, no need except for stir-crazy.

 

[BuzzinSATX]

If you plug a block heater in do you think you still need anti gel? Not a great diesel expert.

Maybe...Depends on where the fuel gelled at. not any help if the filter or lines were frozen.

Having lived up North most of my life, I’ve always had block heaters in all my vehicles, but this 2018 Duramax had a recall on the heater and it hasn’t been fixed yet....but I’ll be calling tomorrow to complain loudly.

 

[rotor]

I looked at my Ford diesel manual and they kind of suggest warranty issue if you add anti gel. My first diesel.

 

[BuzzinSATX]

I looked at my Ford diesel manual and they kind of suggest warranty issue if you add anti gel. My first diesel.

my ”go to”:

Diesel Fuel Supplement +Cetane Boost - Power Service

Diesel Fuel Supplement +Cetane Boost prevents fuel gelling and protects against fuel-filter icing in diesel fuel engines.

powerservice.com

This is all I could find on Wednesday (and it worked after a few hours):

Sea Foam Official Video: How to clean diesel fuel injectors...

Getting started: Add a cleaning dosage of Sea Foam Motor Treatment to the fuel tank. Start and warm up the engine to operating temperature, then shut off. Remove the primary fuel filter and drain the filter/filter housing. Though it’s not required, we recommend installing a new filter. Depending...

seafoamworks.com

This is another option but best used at fill up to remove water:

ISO-Heet Water Remover & Fuel Line Antifreeze | Gold Eagle Co

For year round use, Iso-HEET® cleans fuel injectors and carburetors preventing rust, corrosion, and freeze up in gas and diesel engines (2 or 4-cycle).

www.goldeagle.com

 

[flgfish]

Both of my cars have Michelin PS4S tires on them. They did not move. My wife’s Tahoe did fine on the couple short runs we had to make, helping friends with pipes, etc. Worst part was getting back up our driveway... it’s inclined and was covered in ice.

 

[kbaxter60]

I found out my new to me Jeep Wrangler loves snow. I swear I could hear her purr.

I think you may be right. Driving out yesterday on our back road, I passed maybe six vehicles going the opposite way. Every single one a Wrangler.

 

[glenbo]

We would gladly drive our 2018 Wrangler if the worthless POS would start.

 

[Dawico]

My work truck (diesel) had no problems but I had been running fuel treatment in it.

Added treatment to the new truck (diesel also) but it was too late to cycle it through the lines. Let it sit until Tuesday and it still didn't want to fire but finally did.

Both 4x4 (6x6?) duallies and no problem with either on the roads even pulling my work trailer. Came in from out of state Sunday and back out Wednesday.

Plenty of experience driving on ice covered roads really helps. I can't stand going that slow but sometimes you have to.

Family's gassers had no issues either. Good opportunity to show the kids how to do a proper donut (I mean show them how to drive on the ice).

 

[miniion26]

With the great Texas Freeze of 2021 almost behind us, anyone have lessons learned from this painful week?

I have a couple:

1. Totally screwed up and forgot to stock up on diesel anti-gel. My Diesel pickup went down and took me a day to get it running when I finally located some anti gel (used Sea Foam). I generally keep some Power Service (white bottle) on hand to put in the tank when temps drop but forgot to restock my stash. I won’t be in this situation again

2. With my truck down, I was relegated to driving my daughters 2018 Subaru Forrester. I had never driven a Subaru in the snow. I took that buggy through the deepest snow I could find (8-10” drifts) and it never missed a beat and barely spun a tire!

I grew up driving Jeep’s in New Hampshire. I’ve lived in Alaska and Montana for over 15 years between the two. I’ve owned Jeep, Chevy, Dodge, Isuzu, and Ford 4X4’s. That little Subaru with basic all season radials is as good as any of them in deep snow, I swear!

Thinking hard about replacing my wife’s Accord with a new Subaru this summer.

Are your filters clear of water? I do not run any additives, and my diesel starts right up. Did the same for 2 years in PA mountains. Also, glow plugs working 100%? One of them missing a bit, then you're done.

 

[dsgrey]

We would gladly drive our 2018 Wrangler if the worthless POS would start.

2018 JL or JK? I trickle charged my JL to help the 2 battery system. The ESS battery is always questionable but there's a way to bypass the battery.

 

[BuzzinSATX]

Are your filters clear of water? I do not run any additives, and my diesel starts right up. Did the same for 2 years in PA mountains. Also, glow plugs working 100%? One of the missing a bit, then you're done.

I change the fuel filter regularly (every 12K ish) but may have gotten some crappy fuel.

I can’t tell you about the glow plugs. I do cycle them a few times when starting cold on cold days.

PA sells #1 diesel in the winter months, but TX only has #2.

I do plan on replacing the fuel filter soon.

 

[Kar98]

I change the fuel filter regularly (every 12K ish) but may have gotten some crappy fuel.

I can’t tell you about the glow plugs. I do cycle them a few times when starting cold on cold days.

PA sells #1 diesel in the winter months, but TX only has #2.

I do plan on replacing the fuel filter soon.

Before somebody brings it up:

https://www.cumminsforum.com/threads/gasoline-mix-with-diesel-in-winter.348114/

 

[deemus]

With the great Texas Freeze of 2021 almost behind us, anyone have lessons learned from this painful week?



2. With my truck down, I was relegated to driving my daughters 2018 Subaru Forrester. I had never driven a Subaru in the snow. I took that buggy through the deepest snow I could find (8-10” drifts) and it never missed a beat and barely spun a tire!

I grew up driving Jeep’s in New Hampshire. I’ve lived in Alaska and Montana for over 15 years between the two. I’ve owned Jeep, Chevy, Dodge, Isuzu, and Ford 4X4’s. That little Subaru with basic all season radials is as good as any of them in deep snow, I swear!

Thinking hard about replacing my wife’s Accord with a new Subaru this summer.

three of my kids have Subaru’s and love them.

whodathunkit?

 

[Brains]

I grew up driving my 91 Mustang GT with bald tires in the Wisconsin winters. Everything feels like it has traction.

 

[oldag]

I have never had problem with any vehicle in snow. You get traction in snow.

I have never seen a vehicle that can drive on Texas black ice. You get no traction on wet ice.

 

[sidebite252]

I just parked the Titan XD in the shop since it’s diesel. Just kept above freezing since we have the Jeep Wrangler. Those Nitto tires on the Jeep were made for this. We pulled 2 out of ditches yesterday taking the lady home that’s been staying in the shop/barn. She’s got electricity now so they can stay warm. Everyone was very appreciative. There’s still a lot of snow on the roads in the outlying areas less traveled. Today should make a big difference. We will get above freezing for the first time in over a week? Hell I’ve lost track....

 

[pronstar]

I have never had problem with any vehicle in snow. You get traction in snow.

I have never seen a vehicle that can drive on Texas black ice. You get no traction on wet ice.

For sure.

Snow traction is all about tires. Ice traction doesn’t exist.

All that slush turned to ice as I was driving around 6p last night.

Nearly hit a fire hydrant at less than walking pace, it was a wild 20-second ride, the suburban just slid on it...reminded me of this scene LOL








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