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#1465 of 1583 Winter tires? by sksuh Dec 03, 2007 (2:25 pm)
Has anyone installed and/or have a recommendation for winter (snow) tires for a 2008 FEH?   Both tirerack.ca and costco,ca seem to indicate that the Michelin Latitude X-Ice 235/70R16 are ideal for my FEH. Lots of snow up here in Alberta's Rocky Mountains.   Stephen
#1466 of 1583 Re: FEH in the snow. [mschmal] by jasoncarp Dec 04, 2007 (6:06 am)
Replying to: mschmal (Dec 03, 2007 5:03 am) Mark, Thanks for the input, I haven't seen the 4wd light come on yet on the dash cluster, makes me wonder if I should have gone for the 2wd model instead. I'll have to do some research and see what makes a good tire for all terrain and maintains good mileage for the hybrid. Replies to this message: mecheng1 (Dec 04, 2007 7:56 am) wisill (Mar 08, 2008 6:22 pm)
#1467 of 1583 Re: FEH in the snow. [jasoncarp] by mecheng1 Dec 04, 2007 (7:56 am)
Replying to: jasoncarp (Dec 04, 2007 6:06 am) It is possible that Hybrid Escapes do not have the same 4WD light on the dash cluster. (?) Replies to this message: wisill (Mar 08, 2008 6:22 pm)
#1468 of 1583 Cold weather or Transmission problem? by mperski Dec 05, 2007 (1:17 pm)
Every now and then my rpm's are higher than normal. For example usually I can keep the rpm's around 1600 to maintain 45mph on a flat road. But sometimes I can't get the rpm's to drop down to maintain that speed they go up to 2500 or higher. It feels the the CVT won't stay "locked up" into the higher ratio. I'm wonder if its a problem with CVT or if the engine is just reving higher to keep the engine warmed up. Its cold here now in Michigan, 20 degrees. Replies to this message: jasoncarp (Dec 06, 2007 12:51 pm) dguild (Dec 19, 2007 6:17 am)
#1469 of 1583 Hybrid revs. by mschmal Dec 06, 2007 (6:45 am)
The Hybrid does have a mind of its own when it comes to certain things. There are three reasons why the engine might rev higher.   1. The engine is trying to heat the cat converter up to its most effecient temp.   2. The engine is trying to heat the high voltage battery up to its most effecient temp.   3. The battery is under going regeneration. There really isn't a set time or distance for regeneration. Depending on driving history, it could happen more or less frequently.   Mark Replies to this message: wisill (Mar 08, 2008 6:29 pm)
#1470 of 1583 REVS by mperski Dec 06, 2007 (12:39 pm)
Well I know its not reving higher to regenerate the battery because it happened after driving in low after many slow downs and braking.   I dont know how the engine could heat up the high voltage battery since there are no coolant lines going to it, only AC lines.   And I'm not sure about the Cat answere either since its happened after driving on the express way as well.
#1471 of 1583 Re: Cold weather or Transmission problem? [mperski] by jasoncarp Dec 06, 2007 (12:51 pm)
Replying to: mperski (Dec 05, 2007 1:17 pm) I am in Michigan too and noticed the running more often and at higher RPM's. Along with the average MPG dropping considerably. From what i've heard it is due to the colder weather.   Jason
#1472 of 1583 Re: Cold weather or Transmission problem? [mperski] by dguild Dec 19, 2007 (6:17 am)
Replying to: mperski (Dec 05, 2007 1:17 pm) I am having similar RPM problems with my 08. This just started happening when the weather turned cold. Have you had any problems with regenerative braking? My regen braking does not work for the first 10 miles or so. This too started when the weather turned cold. I live in New Hampshire. It seems that the HV battery is mostly being charged by the engine. This is killing my gas mileage. The regen braking used to work immediately whenever I touched the brakes.
#1473 of 1583 Re: Cold weather or Transmission problem? by mperski Dec 19, 2007 (9:00 am)
My regenerative brake do that too. I found that if you drive in L the regenerative braking will then function. I usually drive in Low in the city and Drive on the highway. Replies to this message: carysbluesky (Dec 19, 2007 9:52 am)
#1474 of 1583 Re: Cold weather or Transmission problem? [mperski] by carysbluesky Dec 19, 2007 (9:52 am)
Replying to: mperski (Dec 19, 2007 9:00 am) When your 110V Power Pack battery gets cold soaked, it must get recharged as does your regular battery you use to start the car. The engine is the fastest way to recharge both battaries. Matter of fact, the brakes provide little regeneration to the batt. Your milage will decline about 2%. So don't sweat the small stuff. Your SUV, which is more like a large sedan, gets better milage than other large cars. Bottom line is...over the course of the winter, your gas will cost you about $15 more if you drive about 5000 miles.

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