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Is your Tiguan gas or diesel?
The Tiguan is Gas
I don't know what fuel additive they sold you for winter but it'll be gone by the time you get out here. Chances are it's alcohol and that's what 10% of gasoline is nowadays anyway....
Recently serviced vehicle, new tires, warm clothes and good judgement - should do fine.
Just keep your sensors active for weather issues ahead.
My preference for driving in the dark is to do it in the morning while I'm fresh. But that's my normal workday routine anyway. Up at 0430 and drive an hour and be at work at 0630.
I'm sure a Marine is familiar with that routine.... or is that considered sleeping in?
There's also a bit of mitigation in areas where there is snow on the ground - it can be fairly bright and is not as bad as driving in full dark.
I got back a note from Fairfield Inn about their being full but no cars - the really were full from sports teams using buses. Glad we didn't get in as it would have been noisy.
I have been glad to use my GPS for cross-checking the speedometer. The Jeep reads about 5 mph too fast at 75 and the extra 5 mph when using the GPS for speedometer adds up at the end of a 10 hr day on dry roads in clear weather.
Enjoy the high speed in Montana!
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Gas engines do not need a fuel additive for cold weather. However, I would recommend a 0W40 Euro spec synthetic oil.
I agree and I would expect it's authorized in the Owner's Manual for a VW.Originally Posted by glc
Might also be nice to scope out how to insert a piece of cardboard in front of the radiator to block airflow in the event of subzero travelling weather. My Jeep was fine with only 1/4 of area exposed - even at 80 and down to stoplights when in the + 20F range. But the Jeep is not easy to slip cardboard in place so I had to invent a more complex solution.
4 days out, checking weather daily. Looking good so far...COLD, but no major storms rolling that will affect the route.
We are heading out in the morning headed up to Indianapolis from Havelock NC. I know there are some storms up around that area but seems to be fine where we are headed. Any issues Im missing?
Prognosis charts suggest clear sailing for two days then a front will arrive there. Should be ok.
Bon Voyage!
Update: trip is going great clear skies, and smooth sailing so far. Will be in Waterloo, Iowa in 211 miles. We will rest there for the night and get back on the road tomorrow. I know we have some weather ahead of us in Rapid City but seems manageable so far. Will keep tracking weather. Thanks again for all the help fron the forum has served as a very resourceful tool.
Semper Fi
Update: made it into Rapid City this evening. Trip is going great we will take the day off tomorrow to explore and rest up for the last 1150 miles. Looking for suggestions on our next leg. Rapid city to Bozeman MT. Need to decide between taking 90 or 212. Any suggestions?
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