into the unknown. need suggestions.

[crutypegs]

hi guys. thanks in advance for any help. my daughter drives a 99 nb with the 2.0l(about 110k mi) engine/5sp and will be moving to ft bragg, nc in a few weeks. we live on the alabama gulf coast and don't know what kind of prep the car might need to be ready for the cold and snow. i am primarily asking for suggestions on tires and engine oil but anything else would be welcome too.

[kcfoxie]

Hi From Raleigh!

I know that area was hit kind of hard recently. Here is what you should know: all season tires would probably do best (more rain than snow, usually), and if it gets snowy...everything shuts down, even the bases. Not kidding. Like 4 hours before it starts most of the universities go ahead and close.

Other than that, she's due for a timing belt. I'd get that + water pump and tensioner replaced. Flush the fluids (brake, coolant, power steering's up to you...), and lastly I'd say the 10w30 (That's what I ran in my 2.0...at least) will be fine. I run 15w40 in my TDI....in the winter.

Welcome! If you need a localish shop in the NC area, Apex Tuning has taken good care of me and my beetle buddies over the years.