Preperations for alpine conditions

It doen't really get that cold up there. Antifreeze is a must and snow chains are helpful if you are going to be driving off main roads especially if you have road tyres. The cold weather shouldn't worry the oil. In extreme cases i have herd of diesel thiking up in petrol tank's overnight but with the tempreatures in perisher and i guess overnight parking will be done in Jindabyne or similar the overnight low tempreature rarely reaches below -5 and so this should't worry the patrol at all.

HTH

Dont forget chains go on the front wheels

Thanks guys, looks like the anti freeze and chains should do. I'm glad the oil is gunna be o.k as i only changed it last weekend and forget to check up on it. By the way my patrol will (hopefully) be above the snow line most of the season, if i get the job i'm looking for! Andrew..

Andrew,
All of the above is good advice but no one mentioned the batteries. I was in Thredbo in 97 about the time it fell down, and after a week of sking I had two dead batteries and it cost me $25 for a jump start on my L/C diesel ute. If your going to park your vehicle for some time take your battery with you to your room etc. Batteries suffer from below 0 degrees temps and this could easily kill a battery overnight,especially if the battery was not healthy to start with. For extra protection throw in a battery charger and put it on charge the day before you leave. Remember to put something down so battery acid does not splash onto carpet etc. Hope you see some nice sets of mogels.
Regard's

Firey