Do you drive your Challenger in the Winter ?

Discussion in 'Dodge Challenger General Discussions' started by Don Leblanc, Jan 14, 2025.

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  1. Jan 17, 2025 at 3:33 PM #11
    baccaruda

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  2. Jan 18, 2025 at 7:05 AM #12
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    I bought mine to drive. I have a front wheel drive, if roads are bad.

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  3. Jan 20, 2025 at 9:45 AM #13
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    I'm in Indiana as well. My car is sitting in the driveway, as I have a Jeep to drive. She needs some love tho
     
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    Like others have stated, I drive it in the winter, but not in the snow. I wait till the snow has melted and the sun/wind has dried the roads completely.
     
  5. Jan 20, 2025 at 1:21 PM #15
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    I drive mine in the winter. This morning, my doors were frozen shut. It took a hard pull on the handles to even get the handles to move. I was afraid to pull harder, because I don't want to break something. I ended up driving my trusty 1996 Dodge Ram to work this morning as a result.

    If any of you encounter the frozen door issue, what do you do? I'm thinking of buying a portable air dryer and go around the perimeter. By the way, I tried moderate pounding on the windows and doors. I did get the driver's side window to drop, but the door would not open.
     
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    I drive mine during the winter but usually take the wifes AWD Echosport
     
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  7. Jan 20, 2025 at 4:03 PM #17
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    Sometimes, in very cold weather, the rubber window seal may stick to the door. To prevent this, some owners use silicone spray or RainX. Others swear by Gummi Pflege, a German rubber conditioner product.

    Amazon.com: nextzett 91480615 'Gummi Pflege Stift' Rubber Care Stick - 3.4 fl. oz

    Here’s a Step-By-Step Guide on How To Open a Frozen Car Door Safely

    1) Grab a pump spray bottle of window cleaner.
    2) Add 90% isopropyl alcohol to the window cleaner. If you don’t have a window cleaner or a spray bottle, mix water, and isopropyl alcohol in this ratio: 8 oz 90% alcohol to 16 oz water. A water-alcohol mix has a lower freezing point than water alone, and it can melt ice.
    3) On your spray bottle, turn the nozzle to shoot a stream rather than a mist. If you dont’ have a spray bottle, use a turkey baster.
    4) Spray the water/alcohol mix around the door frame or frameless window. Start at the top of the window/door frame and squirt the solution around the glass/door frame. Continue adding the mixture until the door/window starts to give a little.
    5) Continue adding the solution until the door is open.

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    Don’t do these things to unfreeze a frozen car door

    • Don’t pour hot water on frozen glass. The drastic heat difference can cause the glass to shatter.
    • Don’t use a heat gun.
    • Don’t pry it open.
    • Don’t use any petroleum-based lubricant like WD-40. It will damage the rubber weather stripping.
     
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  8. Jan 20, 2025 at 5:00 PM #18
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    Good info, Tom. Thanks.
     
  9. Jan 20, 2025 at 7:02 PM #19
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    Down here in East Texas I drive mine in the winner on nice sunny days. Don't mind the cold just don't like wet weather because I like the underside to stay clean. Same goes with my other toys!
     
  10. Jan 21, 2025 at 12:38 AM #20
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    My vehicle is driven in all seasons. Northeast winters require me to use winter tires, 265/45R20 on custom rims 9 X 20. The traction control is better off when I'm parking the vehicle and the road is covered in snow/ice.
     
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