BONUS TIP. BEFORE CLEARING SNOW FROM THE CAR, MAKE SURE, IT IS YOUR CAR.

@rosajohnson5212

4 ай бұрын

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

@nadogrl

4 ай бұрын

😂❤

@barbarapriwall9852

4 ай бұрын

Lol! 😂😂😂

Also you can use very coarse cat litter for getting unstuck. It works, and is something I learned in the 1980s

@percyhawkins716

4 ай бұрын

I knew that in the 70's!

@jhwatchlist6927

4 ай бұрын

Okay, you're older than Jane! @@percyhawkins716

@KenjaajneK

3 ай бұрын

true true... another great one is to have #Ashes in you car.... the smallest layer will regain traction over ice & snow....

Kitty litter can help under tires on ice. Maybe put a jug in your trunk with other emergency supplies

@sunfish87

4 ай бұрын

I agree.

I’m happy to see someone posting this for Gen Z that is just figuring out the wonderful world of driving in winter.

@FixThisHouse

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the amazing feedback! Yes just throwing out a winter refresher course 👍🏽😊

@alainbrisebois8334

6 ай бұрын

How to drive in winter is a hole different video. Poahahaha !!

@percyhawkins716

3 ай бұрын

Now they just need to be taught how to change a flat tire.

If you don't have room for a shovel, cut the bottom and part of one side of a 4 gallon milk jug, or laundry detergent jug, etc and use it as a mini shovel/scoop for snow in a dig out. You can also still use it as a funnel if you need one.

WD-40 silicone - make sure you ALSO apply it under the hood rubber trim, in case you need to jump start your car hood will not freeze on frame too. One more tip: there is a TIRE GRIP spray, eBay sells them, you apply it on a thread, not on a side like a tire shine, it forms a fresh rubber layer, good to drive up to 50 miles on snow or ice, much better traction. Drive safe ✌️

@Joce123

4 ай бұрын

Brilliant.

When stuck in freezing winter conditions warmth is most important. Throw in your kit next to the above mentioned items a pack of tea lights, a few bic lighters, and something to burn the tea lights in (for safety). A few burning tea lights are very good at keeping warmth in your car. Open your window a tiny bit for fresh air and to let moisture out! Add a blanket if you want. An led light at night is visible for miles so if truly stuck, don’t leave your car. They’ll find your car, usually, before they find you…... Add dried food/energy bars.

Always clear your tailpipe if you are going to let your car run. If the snow is higher than your tailpipe, it will push carbon monoxide back into the car. People die every year in Northern states.

Floor mats was a great idea 🥶

Best tip is to stay home

@FixThisHouse

Жыл бұрын

I agree! We have a ice storm right now Here in the PNW 🌲 🧊! 12-23-22. Stay safe out there my friends! 🙏🏽

@mustwereallydothis

Жыл бұрын

Where I live, if we stayed home during bad winter weather, we would be in stuck our homes for months on end.

@wingkinwong9082

6 ай бұрын

If possible, Yes.

@windrider2857

4 ай бұрын

Thanks for the tips and tricks.

@trishaporte

4 ай бұрын

I really bitter cold weather with high winds, you can place a lightbulb under the hood of your car to keep your engine from freezing up.

Also, put an extra blanket and GLOVES in your rig!!!

@FixThisHouse

Жыл бұрын

That’s very smart! Yes definitely! Thank you for sharing! 👍🏽😊

@direwolf6234

4 ай бұрын

small folding shovel & flares ....

@chachab9239

4 ай бұрын

Blanket and plastic bags to put over shoes and hands if have sit awhile.

Regarding those emergency items he showed in a trunk. Believe it or not, water freezes in below freezing weather and probably would burst the flimsy plastic bottles. Also batteries, such as in a flashlight, don't work well in low temps. Once I had a loaner car from a dealership that had a chip or something in the lower central part of the windshield that I noticed when lights hit it driving home that night. The next morning, I put the defroster on medium because the windshield was covered with a thin layer of ice, and the thing cracked from that place when the hot air hit the frozen windshield -- which they said I was responsible for.. Now I take longer and keep the defroster on fairly low.

Great video!!! Super helpful!!

Chocolate bars have that energy in them that helps in cold weather. Also they are easy to eat even frozen. Cigarette Bic lighter types do not work as they get colder and colder because the gas pressure inside the lighter reduces to the point it cannot push the fluid out to burn. Have waterproof matches and a couple of the "Emergency candles." They last longer than dinner table style candles. Also have a couple small candle holders. Candles will keep a car interior warmer than you may think.

@FixThisHouse

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing these great tips! 🙏🏽😊

@rnordquest

6 ай бұрын

Put the lighter inside your coat for a few minutes and it will work just fine. Same with small camp stove gas canisters.

@igorpotocnik7231

5 ай бұрын

@@rnordquest Or under your armpit, where's plenty of heat.

Pam cooking spray is very good

@HeatherF512

4 ай бұрын

Spray your snow shovels with Pam. Snow doesn’t stick as much and slides off easier. Been doing this for years!

Consider getting military MRE Meals to take with you in case you’re stranded. This was a great and informative video.! also consider having candles and matches with you in a tin can to keep them dry. That way you can melt some snow for drinking. Also your bottled water if you’re stranded is going to freeze so you’re gonna need to build to melt that.

Best tip ever: install a parking heater. Oil, coolant, interior all heated up before departure.

Carrying a can of de-icer would help a lot with the glass too.

Use the WD-40 as well in the windows channels to prevent frozen or out of track windows. Carry a blanket, extra pair of gloves. Stay safe people. Great video dude, thanks! 👍🏼👍🏼🫶🏻

@kellismith4329

4 ай бұрын

Yep, don’t drive around in tshirt and sandals, it’ when th longjohns are needed

Here in Northern Europe long before we had WD40 silicone we used to paint or rub rubber door seals with solid or melted candle wax in winter its natural does not attract dirt and repels water, doors will not freeze to the car, silicone spray in door locks is not a great tip TBH silicone spray thickens in freezing temperatures and makes locks stiff to open it also draws dirt into the lock barrel where it will be suspended for evermore in a silicone mush, Glycerine syringed into the lock will prevent freezing and will lubricate its also cost far less than a tin of expensive Silicone spray from WD40

@igorpotocnik7231

5 ай бұрын

I use ski wax instead of candle wax. You can put glycerine in one of those little plastic bike chain oil bottles with long nozzles if you don't have syringe.

@bogy912

4 ай бұрын

WD40 will destroy all the rubber if you keep applying it... Not a good tip... As you said, better use wax or some kind of a dry lubricant, surely not WD40, it's a rust romover...

like windshield cover tip 🤗

Exceptional video, thank you!!!

You can also use rubbing alcohol to remove ice from your windshield and windows and mirrors

@archangelvvv

6 ай бұрын

Yes, but it's better to use 1 Part Rubbing Alcohol to 2 Parts Water! It works every time, instantly!

Thank you, I like the car mats info and plastic bags. Also the w-40 silicone spray info. Glad you shared your video. 👍🇺🇸

All fantastic tips. If I could throw in another, it would be to invest in a trickle charger to ensure your battery is ready to start. I heard from somewhere that turning the ac on with the heat defrost on will help. I think it was a Scotty Kilmer video.

Great tip enjoyed video. I work with a locksmith, he told me never put silicone in any kind of lock. Silicone will gum locks up. Thanks

Never keep water bottles IN your car. When it freezes overnight; bottles popped, causing water leakage, and that water freezes as well. Better to keep it in your house and take it in the car just before departure.

@chion918

4 ай бұрын

when water freezes, it becomes ice, it doesn't pop. but best to put the water bottles in a container and have a towel wrapper around it, so if/when the ice water melts because of warmer weather, the water is absorb by the towel and stays inside the container.

@IS3FIDDY_

4 ай бұрын

I have Like 10 bottles rolling around my car, Never had a issue and yes it’s 20 degrees here too but thanks

@BN-pd9tf

4 ай бұрын

I keep water bottles frozen in my freezer in the gaps between the frozen food for when the power goes out. They won't pop. And it'll keep your food protected for several days.

@toddsjogren5589

4 ай бұрын

Most water sold in stores freeze at a much lower temperature than 32 degrees. They also don't expand much if they do. Scary I know.... I don't drink them very often. Experiment with a few brands to find out. A few in a emergency beats the alternative.

wd 40 doesnt wreck interior panels its actually a great detailing cleaner.

If the snow will be falling for a couple days, I let air out of the tires, airing down a little will provide better traction..don’t forget to top them back up tho👍🏻

Snow scoop okay but a foldable shovel more useful on crusty icy snow and can be used as a pick / back drag. Also $20 cash (or more) kept in kit goes a long way should someone stop to help you. Many won't accept it but at least you offered. If you've ever had to pay for a tow company you'll know what i mean.

Keeping your fuel tank filled with gasoline also reduces water vapour, always present in ambient air (about 23%). As the fuel level subsides, this leaves increasing room for air. With increased accumulation of water vapour, the risk of condensing water freezing in your fuel tank also increases. Very little ice is needed to block a fuel line.

Very interesting tips but I think I'll just stay home and wait for Spring :P

We carry plain, generic kitty litter to toss under the wheels for traction. Sometimes it's so cold that just turning on the heat on the windshield does no good. You had great ideas. Thanks

I have a tote with: extra glove s & toque, tea light candles, metal can, metal cup to thaw frozen water, tea, protein bars, hatchet, lighters, matches, cotton balls infused with wax, flash light, batteries, Mylar blankets & Mylar tent, paper maps just in case phone dies, extreme multi tool that includes a mini hammer, ratchet set, first aid kit, knife with survival gear in handle. Etc I also keep a sleeping bag in the back seat, w extra engine oil, windshield washing fluid, snow brush, etc. you can never have too much safety gear. I need to get a couple more things but, it’s a good start.

Great video, thanks👍

Excellent video!

Didn't think to use a floor matt as a traction device

Thank you for the good tips. I hate that windshield rubbing noise. Im glad to be able to get rid of it.😉

@FixThisHouse

4 ай бұрын

I’m glad I could be of help! 🙏🏽👍🏽😊

@SledDog5678

4 ай бұрын

@ beerich.... I thought I was the only one who LOATHES that sound.......it is AWFUL. (Some people can't tolerate nails across a chalkboard... For me it is scraping ice or the squeak of walking on snow. Aaauuurrrrghh!

Excelent tips! Thank you.

3:10 - I have that EXACT jumper in all 5 vehicles plus a couple spares in the house for use during power outages. I also add a cheap pair of short jumper cables to make it easier to reach a proper grounding point under the hood. Water like that is a freeze/burst hazard. I use a large thermal bag (like for carrying frozen grocery items) to keep my water from freezing. Additionally, gallon zipper bags to storage bottles separately serve as a hedge against leaking bottles. 7:45 - it's advised to NOT leave your wiper blades up like that. Wind can make them slam into your windshield and crack it. A better option would be to use a plastic bag or even a long tube sock to separate the wipers from the windshield.

Very helpful. Thank you

Great information. Thank you.

That tip to coat the rubber on the wiper blades is awesome and I p!an to make it a permanent routine task on our vehicles...

@FixThisHouse

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the feedback! Yes definitely a must maintenance item for winter ❄️ 🥶

Thank you for sharing with ter tips with us! Happy holidays everyone ans may universe bless ev😊ery one of you !

A pair of rubber wheel chocks. Fire extinguisher. Leather work gloves. Flares. Tarp.

Helpful thank you!

I suggest you, instead of WD40, use the glycerin, which is more effective.

👍Excellent recommendations! Thank you Sir.

@FixThisHouse

4 ай бұрын

I’m glad I could be of help! 🙏🏽😊

Thanks for your message

Questions: Won't the batteries go bad from the cold weather? Won't the charged items lose their charge in the cold? One more won't you end up with just ice in your water bottles?

@chrisms6446

4 ай бұрын

If you find yourself in an emergency I suggest contacting emergency services asap. Electronics can be insulated against cold weather like the car electronics. Cold weather effects chemical batteries and reduces their output. The water bottles would freeze at 0c. Sports drinks have a lower freezing point than water but be careful. You can melt clean snow and drink it. You can idle your car for warmth unless snow blocks your tailpipe (Use with extreme caution).

Me gustó tu forma de explicar gracias muchas gracias 🙏

Thanks. These are great tips.

Fantastic! I also keep a sand and salt mixture in winter for just in case

@FixThisHouse

5 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing! 🙏🏽😊

Thank you great ideas❤😊

Put plastic bag over the rear window also. If you have remote start, set your front defroster to warm or hot before it snows. When your ready to go out start the car and let it run for a while to melt or soften the snow or ice for easier clearing.

Thank you for you help bro 🙏 ❤

Thanks

Chris, I want to thank you for sharing this video because you reminded me about one of these products? I've went on and purchased that car jump starter. I've could have gotten another one but I was looking for a good one, and one that was recommended. Thanks again for sharing your videos. I try and watch them all as soon as you put them out. Thanks again for sharing, and your recommendations.

@FixThisHouse

Жыл бұрын

It’s my pleasure to help! Thank you so much for the meaningful comment! Also I can’t thank you enough for the love and support! 🙏🏽😊

Carry a tyre pump manual or electronic the number one reason for roadside breaks in the UK is tyre deflation causing punctures blowouts tyres coming off rims etc. You can also let pressure out of tyres in an emergency to get more traction but re inflate at the earliest possible safe opportunity or your tyres might come off your rims. The two handed bike ones are surprisingly good with the shrader valve connections. Also check all your fluids levels check your antifreeze levels and efficiency, add screen wash fluid brake, clutch, oil check them all and adjust tyre pressures if carrying passenger’s luggage etc up and down. Typically fuel station ones aren’t accurate they live a rough life being dropped and run over they can be out by quite a bit several Psi buy your own quality one look after it and it will last a lifetime.

SUPER IMPORTANT to be careful putting anything under your car tire for traction when stuck because the tire spins and shoots it out the back.

@stevekarber6606

4 ай бұрын

Cat litter works great - get the cheap litter.

@sandraimboden6660

4 ай бұрын

Water will freeze. Your charger would die from cold too. So will batteries. Keep it in your briefcase or a backpack with them all to go in at night. Love the Wed 40.

@maewebster9377

4 ай бұрын

I think most people who live in this snowy area know and expect snow to kick back when putting anything under the tires to use a traction. chains are illegal here…no matter how much it snows…the plows get their kicks watching stuck cars after they have plowed us in😊

No grease on windows ever ! Blurring will be forever 😮

Thanks for sharing ❤.

@FixThisHouse

4 ай бұрын

I’m glad I could be of help! 👍🏽🙏🏽😊

Good Tips! But.. The first thing u should always do is get Studded winter tires. no summer or all season or else u will get stuck in 2 seconds of driving.

@Leslie224466

6 ай бұрын

Studded tires only in jurisdictions where legal.

@Leslie224466

6 ай бұрын

Studded winter tires only in jurisdictions where they are legal.

@Ebs2424

6 ай бұрын

I live in CANADA and our winters are horrid. Barrie, Ontario had 230 cm of snow last winter. My crazy ass drove ALL winter season with all season tires. 😅 It’s called Quattro AWD, don’t brake as often and don’t speed. 🤷🏽‍♀️ Most people just can’t drive, you can make through winter without, if that’s all you have, just be smart about how you drive without winters. ( I don’t recommend it, but it can be done.)

I would be very hesitant to use that ratchet strap as a tow strap. Its breaking force is way less than your car weight and has a lot of metal hardware to snap that can break windows/kill somebody. It's important to get a proper tow strap that rated to 3x your vehicle's weight. The best option would be a kinetic tow strap which works like a bungee and reduces forces on the vehicle while multiplying your pulling force. Avoid metal hardware at all costs unless its rated breaking strength is well above the forces at play in the vehicle recovery.

Good tips, thank you!!

Thank you so much for this tip😊

Really good info man, thanks.

@FixThisHouse

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching! 🙏🏽😊

Super helpfull thanks

Thank you so much. This was excellent information. God bless

@FixThisHouse

4 ай бұрын

You are so welcome🙏🏽😊

Great video ❤

Before the coming and during the cold season, use Redex fuel additive, so your petrol or diesel is okay, top up the anti freeze and put a blanket in your engine bay to keep it warm during the day and night when not in use.

@LOLONO666

4 ай бұрын

can we use candles to keep the engine warm ?😅

@marywatkins9438

4 ай бұрын

@@LOLONO666I wouldn’t.

Excellent information

Thanks for your video

Thanks I really needed to know this.

@FixThisHouse

Жыл бұрын

You are most welcome Carole! 🙏🏽😊

Thanks great tips👍

@FixThisHouse

Жыл бұрын

You are most welcome Annie! 🙏🏽😊

Salamat po

Be careful with putting your windshield wipers up! I always used to do it, but a winter storm caused them to get broken by leaving them that way. $500 later and I now take the time to clean them instead.

Great moving to Colorado soon.

@FixThisHouse

Жыл бұрын

Safe travels my friend! 🙏🏽 and congrats!

Thank you so much

@FixThisHouse

Жыл бұрын

You are most welcome Darlene! Stay safe! 🙏🏽😊

@wingkinwong9082

6 ай бұрын

It is basic knowledge, just like putting winter windshield screen washer liquid instead of summer or else it will crack by expanding water in the hose inside in the winter. Or pour vodka/ alcohol into a mix. So it will not defrost.

Really useful tips, thank you for making this 👍 Cold water (not warm or hot) poured onto windows works wonders to clear snow and ice. For extreme climates the temp. difference between cold water and frozen ice may be too much IDK, but here in the UK it seems a safe rule of thumb and works extremely well. A large watering can and a quick trot around your car and it speeds things up greatly ❄️🔥

thanks for the tips

@FixThisHouse

6 ай бұрын

I’m glad I could be of help! 🙏🏽😊👍🏽

Wonderful buddy

Get a winter tyres first!!

Need a least two blankets, and rubber boots to keep feet dry, bag of salt or cat litter to get out stuck places

@FixThisHouse

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing! 🙏🏽😊

Thanks!

@wingkinwong9082

6 ай бұрын

It is basic knowledge, just like putting winter windshield screen washer liquid instead of summer or else it will crack by expanding water in the hose inside in the winter. Or pour vodka/ alcohol into a mix. So it will not defrost.

You can turn on your reardefroster once start the car as is electric and will start working right away.

rock salt in yourctrunk for weight also helps for tracktion

@FixThisHouse

4 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing! 🙏🏽😊

And perhaps the most important. Bring at least one wool blanket per person.

get an ice scraper with a brass blade. I don't live in a snowy area, but was traveling through one a few years ago. I picked mine up at an ace hardware after it took 2.5 hours to deice the windshield using the defroster. The brass is softer than steel, and won't scratch your glass. The edge will also get under the ice, and lift it off instead of abrading the surface. Sort of like the credit card trick, with a better handle and a blade that won't wear out . They are also more compact than the plastic ones, and lay flat in your glove compartment.

@warriormanmaxx8991

6 ай бұрын

@mikegrok - if your defroster took 2.5 hours to de-ice the windshield, either you are exaggerating, or defroster is not working.

@PatG-xd8qn

6 ай бұрын

​@@warriormanmaxx8991Exactly. I live in Saguenay (Canada) where it regularly reaches -30 degrees celcius in winter and it won't ever take two hours to defrost a car, even if there's a thick layer of frozen rain

@mikegrok

6 ай бұрын

@@warriormanmaxx8991I think it was 12f. It worked eventually. I had just arrived in Salt Lake City from San Francisco the day before, and had no supplies for cold weather. My car usually gets 38mpg, so there was not a huge amount of excess heat to pull out of the engine. After getting the windshield deiced I got snow tires, which I still use in the winter months 7 years later.

GREAT VIDEO

Proper winter tires (on rims) will make it easier to swap them out in the fall and spring. No taking your vehicle to a tire shop to have the tires mounted twice a year saving you time, money and wear.

Great❤❤❤

Keep a can of de-icer in your house where it is warm and take it outside to spray the windshield if there is a lot of ice. Have a an empty bottle and a large cup. If you get broke down and have to go, pee in the cup then pour that into big size Gatorade bottle or a water bottle if you have a funnel.

If I may add one more item: Get some anti fog liquid for the interior windshield and windows!

@FixThisHouse

Жыл бұрын

That’s a good idea! Thank you for sharing! 🙏🏽😊

Don't leave your wipers up.. Just cover your windshield then put them back down, put vase line on the cover where the blades have contact to stop them sticking.. Better still is get a cover that goes over the entire car

Very nice hacks and tips.. Thanks.. In case of doors stuck because of iceing along the door edges you can melt the ice by using 2/3 of sprinkler fluid and 1/3 of water to spray around the frosen door in order to get into the car.. Mild weather getting ice cold can create this condition..😊🇩🇰 Greetings from Denmark, Northern Europe..🙏🏽

@IChooseJesus9091

4 ай бұрын

Sprinkler fluid? You mean windshield washer fluid?

Also blankets to stay warm

Some +-40 years ago, a company making car wax used silicone in the wax. If i remeber right they had collored wax, Not sure! Anyhow, cars that had to be repainted got bubbles on the new paint, unless they took 100% of the old paint away. And it took alot of cars to find out why this happened. If previous owner had used that wax the car was still "infected" Just be careful with silicone. Using wax on the paint inside of the doors makes it "slippery" for ice to hold on. And is easy to keep klean. Vaseline on the rubber works fine, and its even the best for rubber o-rings. Like gardena hoses before they dries out from the sun and heat.

leaving a case of water in trunk at 20 deg may cause a leak .. covering windshield with plastic bag may blow away unless secured ..

Don't forget the sleeping bag, it might save your life if you run out of gas or car becomes disabled 👍