Downbound Posted December 16, 2007 Share Posted December 16, 2007 It is definately a Subaru day here in Eastern Ontario. 25cm (10") already down and another 20-30cm to come. Live in the country with a 300 ft lane way, shoveled around the Forester warmed it up then ventured out. Running good year ice grips. Roads have not been plowed. Getting out of the laneway,no problem Winding unplowed country road, no problem Hills, no problem Getting to the liquor store and back in piece..priceless Btw: Saw about 5 other cars out..3 of them subarus and the only other two cars in the parking lot at the liquor store..you guessed it subies....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frag Posted December 16, 2007 Share Posted December 16, 2007 Same here in Montreal. Plus i just saw and heard a bolt of lightening right in the middle of all that snow falling. Impressing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wondercow2 Posted December 16, 2007 Share Posted December 16, 2007 I'm planning an afternoon jaunt to the grocery store here in Rochester. I don't even need anything, but near-empty parking lots... mmmm... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porcupine73 Posted December 16, 2007 Share Posted December 16, 2007 hehe...yes it looked like the Oakville area was getting pounded. Buffalo here, not too much so far but it is still snowing. A few inches so far...found some abandoned parking lots for some fun this afternoon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EVOthis Posted December 16, 2007 Share Posted December 16, 2007 Damn...You guys are lucky its been nothing but rain all day here in PA..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frag Posted December 17, 2007 Share Posted December 17, 2007 It's now nearing 15-20 inches around my place and the wind is howling and lots of snow is still falling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porcupine73 Posted December 17, 2007 Share Posted December 17, 2007 So is it bad to run your soob in severe donuts for say 20 seconds at full throttle? Engine oil temp peaked at 195F and trans oil temp at 160F. Coolant temp hit 206F. It climbed fast during that time.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WoodsWagon Posted December 17, 2007 Share Posted December 17, 2007 Between the snowstorm on thrursday and the one last night, there's enough snow that I can't drive my car down the trails anymore. Heck, I lose momentum on slight uphills. Plus the engine got the hottest I've ever seen it go, it was up to the 3/4 mark on the EA82 dash, with the EJ22 temp sensor, which usually reads at a 1/4 at full operating temp. The whole wide open for extended periods while plowing lots of snow and having all 4 spinning was a lot of strain I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subyboy Posted December 17, 2007 Share Posted December 17, 2007 You bastards! Here in Australia, the opportunities for using your Subie in the snow are few and far between to say the least... Going home to Switzerland soon, though, so will probably get a chance to play in the snow there, although not in a Subie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3Pin Posted December 17, 2007 Share Posted December 17, 2007 Having a blast with my new 02 H6 in the snow as well. We have 18' more than nornal already for the month. When my snowblower cools down, the Subie warms up. BAOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!! :banana: :banana: :banana: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyhorse001 Posted December 17, 2007 Share Posted December 17, 2007 We got some snow here in east TN. Unfortunately None of my Subies are up to going out to play I did get to play in my Pinto tho....RWD FTW! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericem Posted December 17, 2007 Share Posted December 17, 2007 Yes quite a bit of snow. Picked up my snow blower last night Fun going by all the people who were stuck. Aw I am mean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subaruplatt Posted December 17, 2007 Share Posted December 17, 2007 Home today. Waited till 3:00 to go for a drive. Lovely snow storm here in toronto. New snow tires seem to be good. (Sava eskimo). Backed straight in to a foot high snow covered parking space without drama and the only worry was looking for the curb. More winter yet to come! Second winter with subaru. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edrach Posted December 18, 2007 Share Posted December 18, 2007 So is it bad to run your soob in severe donuts for say 20 seconds at full throttle? Engine oil temp peaked at 195F and trans oil temp at 160F. Coolant temp hit 206F. It climbed fast during that time..If you have an EJ25 engine make sure you're not low on oil. This engine has minimal baffling in the oil pan, and continuous donuts will cause the oil to well up on one side leaving the oil scavenger sucking air. Not good for your engine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edrach Posted December 18, 2007 Share Posted December 18, 2007 Between the snowstorm on thrursday and the one last night, there's enough snow that I can't drive my car down the trails anymore. Heck, I lose momentum on slight uphills. Plus the engine got the hottest I've ever seen it go, it was up to the 3/4 mark on the EA82 dash, with the EJ22 temp sensor, which usually reads at a 1/4 at full operating temp. The whole wide open for extended periods while plowing lots of snow and having all 4 spinning was a lot of strain I guess.Sounds like you might have blocked a good part of the radiator with snow; this would explain the running hotter than normal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virrdog Posted December 18, 2007 Share Posted December 18, 2007 Sounds like you might have blocked a good part of the radiator with snow; this would explain the running hotter than normal. Also high load, no air moving through the radiator... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xdeadhead Posted December 18, 2007 Share Posted December 18, 2007 im jealous. we have zero snow here now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olnick Posted December 19, 2007 Share Posted December 19, 2007 im jealous. we have zero snow here now. Us too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xdeadhead Posted December 20, 2007 Share Posted December 20, 2007 lol rub it in much? jealous again. apologies to the black crowes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonicfrog Posted December 20, 2007 Share Posted December 20, 2007 Uhm, pictures? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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