I rarely do it because the first time in my 2022 NX 350h I couldn’t get it into neutral because I had only had a car a few days and did not know the trick, new had a heart attack. Now it’s making sure all collision mitigation things are turned off and I’m wondering what if you didn’t turn them off anyone had experience what happened?

Brakes for a brief moment to stop the car but then let it keep going is that what happens?

 

I'm a bit confused with your comments. You went to a car wash and can't get it in neutral. What is the other things related to the collision mitigation?

 

The last time I went thru one of those tracked car washes I swear it put me 1/2 an inch from the car in front of me, I thought I was going to crash into it. Heart attack that day. Normally I have preferred just use the type of drive thru wash where only 1 car at a time is allowed, the machine whizzes around the car while in Park, then when done you drive slowly past the dryers. However, this was with older cars that already had a few years of dings and scuffs so I wasn't overly concerned about the final outcome. These days I much prefer using my cheap $20 soap gun and a soft wash cloth in my driveway and I get better results.

 

Some manufacturers recommend turning off the driving safety features before entering an automated cash wash to prevent the car from doing unexpected things in what can be very tight spaces. Subaru comes to mind here, although I don't see the NX manual saying anything about this. Only to make sure to shut off the auto-wipers, fold the mirrors, and turn off the rear auto-door, and oh yea, telling you all the ways your car will potentially get beat to ***** by the car wash, LOL.

 

Thanks. I just now realized I did not fold in the mirrors I did not check the rear wiper or the front wipers but they all were OK I guess but yes thank you for reminding me.

 

Thanks. Soap gun? Please explain I mean I could look it up I could Google it and look on Amazon but curious what you’re dealing with there .

 

You still need to use the car wash in the winter. You not going to wash it in your driveway with -10C.

 

Before I respond to the question, your YouTube channel is excellent and I have used it several times to remind myself what’s what especially on the advanced cruise control stuff, anyone who does not know our friend here does instruction videos and these YouTube channel for the car and they are well done.

The very first time I went to a car wash with this car was the day I bought it or the next day and I’ve never owned a car where you have to hold the gearshift over and hold it and wait as we do with this one and so I just couldn’t get it into neutral and the mechanisms in the car wash started to move my car not in neutral which I think is bad . As a result of that experience I actually practice before I go to the car wash I make sure all collision mitigation tools are turned off and while I do put the car neutral all the time of course it does take a few seconds.

What do you pay per kilowatt up there and how many kWh does it take to charge your electric ?

 

True, but at least when its really cold the low temp and low humidity slow oxidation.

 

Thank you for your complements.

I'm on a tier based plan at this time. 0.103 / kWh for first Tier up to 1000 kWh and then 0.125 / kWh afterwards.

Roughly 13-14 kwh per full charge.

 

Here's a cheapo one similar to what I have. Put a bit of your favourite car soap in the container (or I suppose a sprayable wax if such things appeal to you) and fill the rest of the container with water to mix. Look up your garden hose, spin the little dial to set your suds level, and within 2 minutes coat your entire car with scrubbing bubbles. Very similar to the coin wash pressure washers but garden hose pressure. I believe there are types designed for use with home pressure washers too if you prefer.

 

I thought all you guys with the 450h+ in Ontario would have subscribed to the ultra-low night rate plan for charging your cars? They are almost giving electricity away on that plan at night, but of course the day time rates are higher. Still running the dryer too much during the day?

 

I prefer the one car touch less, because I used to have a membership with quick quack and they scratched the heck out of every vehicle I own.

 

With you on this...I'm fortunate to have hot water available in my garage and use my "Dollar General" cheap soap gun for washing. We do have a few touchless washing places within 20 miles or so that I'll take advantage of when in the area. My only experience in a tracked car was was similar to others. The wrangler put a car just feet from me and thought he was going to run into me as I touched the brakes to get it into drive.

 

The debate over brushless / touchless will not be resolved here, or on any other automotive forum. Way "back when" I was obsessed with finish protection, I shared the view of those citing finish scratches, damage and generally poor wash results using car washes. Hand washing and exotic finish coatings was the "rule" for me. Today, not so much. It no longer bothers me on a "daily driver / grocery getter" that it doesn't shine like a "show" car. (disclaimer - vehicles are always garaged). I have my vehicles professionally detailed / washed and waxed every spring and fall. When they get dirty, they go to a "brushless" car wash . In between detailing, I apply a quick "finish" spray to the paint (every 4 to 6 weeks). Weather permitting, from time to time, I still hand wash. My vehicles are always "clean" inside and out. I concede that "microscopic" scratches are visible if you are "looking" for them - from a few feet away the finish shines nicely and none of those scratches are visible. Before automatic washing the NX, I turn off all warnings (takes 10 seconds), turn off auto wipers, retract mirrors, put it into neutral and crank up the radio.