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Discussion in 'Pellet Stoves, Pellet Fireplaces, Pellet Furnaces' started by DexterDay, Jan 16, 2014.

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  1. savemoney

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    Now that is funny. However, 10,000 post, we sure have the gift to gab. Nice place.
     
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    HD in Rochester had Fireside, Chow, Nations Choice and Inferno out back.

    Inside, pricing was

    Inferno 5.98 bag-the sign said "premium softwood" yet they are a blend :doh:
    Fireside 5.19 bag

    :loco: :crazy:
     
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    True. Even though my Honda has on demand AWD when in Drive, it can be put into awd for 1st or 2nd gear start off with the push of a button. Shifter has to be in D1 or D2 and will come out of awd at 15MPH
     
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    +1, Excellent tires, especially in the snow - have those on the '00 Kia Sportage 4x4 here.
     
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    Thanks for that info - I know little about automatics (I did have a couple in the 80's), and nothing about 4WD automatics, so this will be a whole new experience this winter. I'll take any wisdom you can throw at me.
     
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    Will disengaging the overdrive allow for engine breaking? Or that just for towing?
     
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    Unlike most involved in this thread, I drive a 2wd pick up. I run Discoverer A/T 3's with a few hundred pounds in the bed with the limited slip diff I've never had a problem.
     
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    My pickup is rwd 95% of the time.
     
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    No, you can use that to your advantage in winter weather also - have done that a few times here with the Taurus last winter.
     
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    Is the 5% needed or piece of mind?
     
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    Only when absolutely necessary. 4wd out here does not help with slipping or sliding while driving, only getting going and going uphill......
     
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    Most of my issues is the hills, The FWD goes down OK, Its to going back up that stinks........

    If I was a flat lander, I could live with 2wd too. And maybe a bit more ground clearance for the deeper s**w.
     
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    Just drive in reverse......
     
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    :picard: :rofl: :lol:
     
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    Ha ha. Dude, Your lucky I can drive forwards...........
     
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    Nothing but hills here. One of the worse is the one we live on. Running all seasons on a front wheeled drive. Still have the pick up 4 WD if needed. But we don't even attempt going anywhere if the driving is questionable.
     
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    what is a hill?
     
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    Never had a problem here when in had just front wheel drive. I did have to go up a side street in reverse once to get up. My Jeep is so good you don't even know there is snow on the ground. Unless that is you want to stop.
     
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    Just imagine a certain type of "mounds" and relate that to the road :p
     
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    I got tired of front wheel drive making it half way up the driveway while it was snowing-along came AWD and the rest is history
     
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