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Old 03-08-2011, 09:05 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Default My Pilot in heavy snow

Wish I had a stronger engine... but I still had fun in the snow.
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why wish for a stronger engine? wastes more gas and not any more helpful in snow... it's all in the 4 wheel drive system.
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why wish for a stronger engine? wastes more gas and not any more helpful in snow... it's all in the 4 wheel drive system.
Well you can tell at some point that I'm flooring it, and it doesn't even dare to move the wheels...
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try a more incline or descent video next time?
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try a more incline or descent video next time?
I think he's asking for trouble if he does that. He's not driving a Jeep.
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I've had my pilot in deep snow.....18" to 24" last winter and also this winter.....

It has been bullet proof.....

I did not even consider getting stuck.....and I live on a steep street.....
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Well you can tell at some point that I'm flooring it, and it doesn't even dare to move the wheels...

Turn off VSA next time (check your OM). It's cutting throttle and selectively applying brakes to keep the track straight.
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Turn off VSA next time (check your OM). It's cutting throttle and selectively applying brakes to keep the track straight.
The VSA was off, but maybe the engine was not warm enough...
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Our Pilot has always been amazing in deep snow.
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