How is the 2015 5.0 in snow?

[Kraig Wilkinson]

Oh I'm right with you on that one! I rarely take mine out if there is any chance of even salt spray. That's why I have a 21yr old Honda Accord 4 banger as a "beater" that has been the most reliable car I've owned. I do however take the beloved 5.0 out of the garage for occasional longer highway trips this time of year simply because it's safer and more capable than the Honda, but for most duties I'll beat up the "beater" and save the 5.0 since I plan on keeping it long term!

After taking the 5.0 is slop, the first chance it gets rinsed and washed then back to the garage.

I like your thinking, It seems like having a beater is a necessity when you live in the north. Here in south dakota you need a beater . It really does help keep your car clean and in nice shape. I also pla on keeping this 15 for a long time .

 

[Kraig Wilkinson]

I like your thinking, It seems like having a beater is a necessity when you live in the north. Here in south dakota you need a beater . It really does help keep your car clean and in nice shape. I also pla on keeping this 15 for a long time .

Sounds to me that you guys have similar conditions to us down here in south dakota. I used to work on snow removal equipment, and when you get that calcium on you skin it hurts bad. And not to mention what it does to ferrous metals!!!

 

[jimmy buoy]

Hey Kraig, we just passed through SD last July (Black Hills, Mount Rushmore, Badlands) and there are some really beautiful areas. It would be challenging to go through some of those spots with snow covered roads for sure! At home, the only thing we can call a hill is the local landfill site - hahaha. The Great Lakes are however beautiful.

 

[Kraig Wilkinson]

Hey Kraig, we just passed through SD last July (Black Hills, Mount Rushmore, Badlands) and there are some really beautiful areas. It would be challenging to go through some of those spots with snow covered roads for sure! At home, the only thing we can call a hill is the local landfill - hahaha. The Great Lakes are however beautiful.

That's funny stuff ,kind of like back east in jersey. The only hills were landfills! And yes them black hills and that part of the state is beautiful. I live in the south east part of the state, but still I consider it beautiful! Out here with 80mph speed limits and no stop lights or stop signs this 5.0 is freaking AWESOME! No doubt the nicest vehicle I ever owned. I would really like to come visit your country one day. I am sure it is just as beautiful!!!@@!

 

[jimbrown618]

In SW Ontario its salt, Salt, and more SALT on the roads. They also spray a liquid (think its Calcium Chloride as mentioned) on bridges and overpasses even before it snows so the snow melts on contact - that creates a nasty corrosive spray. The biggest issue here is the constant freeze/melt cycles sometimes back and forth just in one day. That creates a damp, wet, salt bath which really is a great environment for corrosion to thrive. If it would freeze and just stay frozen and dry it would be less of an issue.

Same here in Halifax;
We have a wash bay at work that I can use to keep up the removal of slat and other crud as the winter unfolds.....also had the vehicle Krowned in March when I purchased....

 

[Kraig Wilkinson]

Same here in Halifax;
We have a wash bay at work that I can use to keep up the removal of slat and other crud as the winter unfolds.....also had the vehicle Krowned in March when I purchased....

I use the Fluid Film . Seems to be good stuff. Is Krown petroleum based?

 

[jimbrown618]

I use the Fluid Film . Seems to be good stuff. Is Krown petroleum based?

Yes...FAQ

I've used Krown on many different vehicles over the years....worked well for me;

 

[Kraig Wilkinson]

Yes...FAQ

I've used Krown on many different vehicles over the years....worked well for me;

Thanks jimbrown618 I will have to try it out.

 

[greekgeek]

5.0 rwd is pretty bad in the snow, especially heavy snow, not only rwd but it is nose heavy and low to the ground. Inclines from a stop are precariously bad, as you will get stuck or go through zero traction period.

That said Good snow tires + added weight over the rear axle improves traction remarkably well.

 

[glennk]

Light snow/ice in Dallas last winter. Rear end stepped out a bit in SPORT mode. Switched to SNOW mode and had no issues. If you are in the snow belt, I concur with GreekGeek. Snow tires and sand or gravel bags in the trunk should improve things considerably.

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[SuperKing]

I have a 5.0 AWD. Drove up and down some steep hills with 6" of snow with only Conti DWS 06. Never got stuck, never lost control. I'm on AS3+ this year, I'll see how it goes but then it never really snows out in western Canada.

 

[G-426984]

I have a 5.0 AWD. Drove up and down some steep hills with 6" of snow with only Conti DWS 06. Never got stuck, never lost control. I'm on AS3+ this year, I'll see how it goes but then it never really snows out in western Canada.

Thanks for all the advice. Luckily I missed the snow.
I have a lot of experience with light rear end RWD cars in snow and it’s not fun. The DH Genny seems better equipped than those cars.

 

[jimmy buoy]

Thanks for all the advice. Luckily I missed the snow.
I have a lot of experience with light rear end RWD cars in snow and it’s not fun. The DH Genny seems better equipped than those cars.

A lot of it has to do with the skill levels/experience of the driver. Fortunately, my father thought it was a worthwhile endeavour to take me out as a young driver to a lonely snow covered parking lot to teach me how to handle a car in slippery conditions and what to expect BEFORE taking on real traffic on a busy road. We had a rear wheel drive manual transmission vehicle with no traction control, no abs brakes, and no stability control. He started with slow speeds and worked our way up to high speed braking, drifting and lots of other fun stuff. The idea was to know the limitations that winter weather imposes on drivers and also to know the limits of any particular car before real life throws a curve ball at you. Dad's long gone, but I have to say that with any new vehicle owned since, I make a point to head to a quiet parking lot on the first snowy day and see what the new car's handling capabilities are to be prepared. Just remember to test it with electronic help off as well as on.

That being said, the 09 Genesis V6, 12 Genesis V8, and my current 15 Genesis V8 are all very capable winter vehicles once shod with proper winter tires. Much more civilized than my Dad's old RWD car with none of the electronic assistance the Genny provides and more capable as a result. Sure, AWD is gravy but the RWD Genny was perfectly fine for driving in the snow. I never got stuck. I never spun out. (other than a couple of times having fun in a parking lot with the electronics switched off. It can be a little slower on the get go, but it will get you where you want to go. The weight distribution of both engine options in the Genny seem quite good and should not be considered a "light rear end RWD car". It's fairly well balanced IMHO.

 

[EdP]

A lot of it has to do with the skill levels/experience of the driver. Fortunately, my father thought it was a worthwhile endeavour to take me out as a young driver to a lonely snow covered parking lot to teach me how to handle a car in slippery conditions and what to expect BEFORE taking on real traffic on a busy road. We had a rear wheel drive manual transmission vehicle with no traction control, no abs brakes, and no stability control. He started with slow speeds and worked our way up to high speed braking, drifting and lots of other fun stuff. The idea was to know the limitations that winter weather imposes on drivers and also to know the limits of any particular car before real life throws a curve ball at you. Dad's long gone, but I have to say that with any new vehicle owned since, I make a point to head to a quiet parking lot on the first snowy day and see what the new car's handling capabilities are to be prepared. Just remember to test it with electronic help off as well as on.

Oh man, you just brought back some memories. Lincoln High School parking lot, '55 Chevy. My brother was 14, I was 13. Thanks.

 

[jimmy buoy]

Oh man, you just brought back some memories. Lincoln High School parking lot, '55 Chevy. My brother was 14, I was 13. Thanks.

Fun times for sure. To think that today, doing the same thing you risk the police witnessing your car spinning out or doing donuts and you could easily be charged with "Stunt Driving". Twice the fine of Impaired Driving plus other nasties!

Check out our police state...

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/sudbury/stunt-driving-list-1.3311954