All great suggestions... and I do tend to disengage the traction control as often as possible because it DOES handle so much better! And, not sure if anyone was told this, but when I picked up my car a few weeks back from the service manager that had the team to fix my car, recommended putting in 93 or 95 octane whenever possible. I can only find the 93 at 7-Elevens in the area and when I put it in, what a great experience - expensive but worth it on occasion. But the car is still handling like a dream!!

 

Hi Sharon,
What is the process for disengaging the traction control? I should look it up in my manual, but I am lazy! ha!

Thanks!
GG

 

Yeah, why read when someone can tell you? LOL

Its actually one of the many buttons we have by the radio - its the one that when you hit it, you get that red image in your dash that looks like the car is skidding. I want to say third from the left... I'll double check that and PM you with the right one, unless someone else from this forum can say for sure - which I am sure someone will!

It makes a difference - try it, especially when it rains.

 

So, let me get this straight...(I'm kind of slow)...turn off the traction for everyday, non-rainy days...turn it on for rainy days? Living in Seattle, a little extra traction seems to be a good idea during our long, rainy winters. We get very little snow, but if and when it does fall, I'll be driving our Jeep Cherokee and my roadster will be snuggled in my garage under lock and key.

 

Reference you inability to find 93 octane anywhere but 7-11. You may want to read the article on Top Tier gas. I use Shell V-Power, a Tier 1 gas, and I have noticed a significant difference in performance and gas mileage versus Exxon, and FINA. Chevron also is a Tier 1 gas. All manufacturers of Tier 1 fuel are listed in the article. Hope this helps.

http://www.toptiergas.com/

 

Always love getting pointers! Thanks!!

 

I keep mine turned off every day, especially when it rains. Try it and see what you think.