Can a Toyota Rav 4 withstand -30° 6hour long winter driving?

Asked by MKZ123 Feb 11, 2020 at 07:31 AM about the 2012 Toyota RAV4 Base 4WD

Question type: General

Can a 2012 Toyota Rav4 withstand -a 30°F drive
considering snow plus about a 6hour commute?
(Rochester MN to Illinois via Wisconsin through I90)

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WINTERIZE IT. Use a good coolant/antifreeze. Get some washer fluid meant for freezing conditions. Get a good battery. Get some good winter wiper blades. All weather tires. Upgrade motor oil for cold weather protection. My folks were from N. Minnesota and spent plenty of time tooling around in negative temps in old Fords and Chevys, as long as you take care to winterize the car you'll be fine.

If it is hard to start get a block heater. 6 hour commute? Sounds like the hell I used to have.

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