Great to see some snow on the mountains....if youre into that sort of thing. Driving in genuine alpine conditions can be treacherous. Even where snow has been cleared from the road, the surface may still be covered by a film of snow or ice. You will need the very best wheel chains to achieve maximum grip and safety. The diamond-pattern is best. If youre spending any time in the mountains its worthwhile to use anti-freeze compound in the radiator. Also make sure the battery terminals are clean and in good condition. The chains can be a pain. You should practice fitting chains before you leave home to make sure they are the correct size for your tyres. Its also an idea to fuel up before you enter the alpine region because you may experience lengthy delays in bad weather when you need to keep your motor running. It you drive a diesel powered vehicle, fill your fuel tank with alpine mix diesel from a service station close to the snow fields to avoid freezing of fuel. Dual fuel vehicles (LPG/petrol) should switch to petrol before entering alpine areas.
Posted on: Tue, 24 Jun 2014 05:37:03 +0000
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