10 Winter Car TIPS & TRICKS you NEED to Know

[@chrisfix]

Hopefully these tips are helpful. The weather has been horrible here with snow ever couple of days which has put a hamper on filming my regular How-To videos. Hopefully the snow melts soon! I have some awesome videos coming!!!

[@alexandermiranda3038]

Ok

Chris❤️ how about the turbo kit🤭

[@cashtonbrimhall3010]

You should upgrade your Mazda b series

[@92camarodragcar73]

Chris I always have a 30 Pound bag of salt in the car

[@JamesConnor116]

He should lol

[@uruzchubun8081]

Something i learned back when i had a newspaper route on snow days: if you have a FWD vehicle and stuck at the bottom of a hill with no outlet, try reversing up the hill. Effectively makes your car a RWD with weight of engine giving more traction. Got me out of many desperate situations

[@nigeriancops1316]

FACTSS my 4wd vehicle got stuck one time on a hill literally got to put 4wd lock on it newspaper routes for me in NY were hard

[@drivingbro]

Actually reversing also makes the tyres grip more as they are worn that way so its more edgy and grippy that way, but doesnt mather if your tyres are new. I once reversed up a hill with a truck thay is rwd and it worked becauee of what i just said :)

[@kiyotaka269]

Also, reverse gears have more torque

[@LowsJuan]

This is also why backing into your driveway makes no sense unless you driving a rear-wheel drive vehicle or 4WD. Most cars today are front-wheel drive. If you need to punch through the hedgerow created by the plow you will need as much momentum as possible so keeping your drive wheels on the ground as long as possible is really important. So you want those drive wheels to be the last axle to bridge that snow pile not the first.

[@specter5731]

@@LowsJuan vehicles also typically don’t have as much clearance in the back

[@TheWebboxchannel]

This dude boiled water and brought it outside just to dump it and tell you not to use it on your car. I love him

[@sveinarnelkken9125]

making a nice slippery spot in his driveway in the process.

[@Socks3657]

@@sveinarnelkken9125 there’s always that one guy who’s negative, I wonder when he will co… oh! There you are!

[@k.alipardhan6957]

@@sveinarnelkken9125 that's what his wife gets for complaining about too many cars

[@lifewithcats6786]

Lol

[@VeganBotany]

We love you.

[@KB4TAD-Radio]

When using a credit card to scrape the ice off, select the one that is closest to being maxed out

[@themachine8009]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@kw6724]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@dard4642]

And use your wife's card when possible

[@DeathByLego]

@@dard4642 wait y’all have wives?.

[@dard4642]

@@DeathByLego 😂

[@robertmoore7097]

The best tip I've ever gotten was from my grandpa before he passed. He sat me down one day and he said "listen boy if you want to avoid all the issues that you seen in that Chris fix video just buy a house with an attached heated garage." And you know what he was absolutely right!

[@rickjames7576]

Everyone is not in a position to do that.

[@robertmoore7097]

@@rickjames7576 fine, then buy a detached heated four car garage if that's more realistic!

[@claudiayates7621]

My driveway is over 100 ft long. Sometimes we get up to 48 inches of snow in less than 24 hours. When I know a storm is coming, I park 10 feet from the sidewalk. That way I only need to clear 23 feet of snow (10'+5' swk+ 8' to curb) rather than 113' curb to garage). Also, his tips work for open parking lots or visiting friends. The windshield covers are now made for rear windows as well (giant plastic hooks attach to rims or wheel wells); mine also came with a pair of matching bags for the mirrors (string closures with slide beads, ala ski clothing): they all fit into waterproof storage bags (trunk or back seat floor).

[@jumbomuffin1316]

This is the house part 🙄

[@nadogrl]

Yes, that would always be my first tip! Garage for sure!

[@trip0050]

9 minutes in without a microfiber towel. Was pretty worried.

[@edine45]

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[@pemitha392]

9:44

[@cyberp0tat0]

no mention of soapy water tho

[@nathanw525]

If you get stuck in the snow, don’t run your car to stay warm without checking that the exhaust pipe is clear. If the tailpipe is clogged with snow, exhaust can build up under or inside the car. It’s possible you can fall asleep and never wake up. Stay safe

[@chrisfix]

Great tip!

[@BlakesTrainsandMore4014]

Very cool trick i didnt know that either

[@LMCEK]

And here I thought catalytic converters had taken care of 99% of that problem 😊

[@jacksmith2315]

@@LMCEK cats dont do that at all. All cats do is get hot and burn the gas that did combust when ignited in the combustion chamber so that raw gas isnt going out the tailpipe.

[@mrjohnklake]

I heard a story about a father and his toddler son passing away from CO poisoning when a passing snowplow buried the vehicle tailpipe which the father never knew.

[@TheRealHALODOG]

This guy's voice, personality, and enthusiasm would make him a perfect infomercial advertiser

[@aforerunner1773]

I find it sad because to be popular you have to talk like that when no one talks like this

[@badusername4]

It’s dead funny watching his old vids missing the enthusiasm

[@notastock2jz585]

Yeah maybe then I'd start buying, stuff that gets advertised.

[@fraz727]

And he would scam you

[@wylett11]

Chris is much more than -- that I appreciate all dislikes on this man's comment.

[@ribe3969]

A few tips if you get stuck in the snow. Have one of those small foldable shovels ready in the trunk. You can use the cars floor mats under the tires to gain traction. Tire chains is also a nice backup

[@chrisfix]

Thanks for the info!

[@catw6998]

Kitty litter or ice melt (safe for dogs) helps too. I think there’s a spray to melt frost and ice on your glass. Also one of those plug in to car lighter sockets. May not be available on all vehicles. Most of these mentioned can be found in the vehicle area of Walmart or in a car/truck store like Auto Zone. All even better if you’re retired now, you can just stay home. My Dad told me to at least keep your gas above the 1/2 way mark. Although we used to live off a busy street, our driveway was designed with a turn about. Circular driveways are nice too. I want one of those. Hoping to save up for that in Spring. Waiting on the guy to give us a price quote.

[@checkle1]

I've used my car's floor mats to get out of a tough spot before. I know a lot of people say kitty litter, but if you're going to be hauling an extra thing in your car in case it gets stuck, it might as well be chains. Those things are literally life savers.

[@BellsCuriosityShop]

Make sure to wax your shovel too

[@kahina3878]

I am from Canada and I carry a full size shovel in my jeep ever since I used one of those foldable ones and it took me 5 hours to get me out of where I was stuck in the woods. They are nice but it really depends on the situation you get yourself into...and the amount of snow.

[@VideoLeakPolice]

I used my leaf blower to remove the snow on my car last time. It was funny because it took me only 25 seconds and the car was clear. But it only work if the snow is dry and light. It would not work with heavy wet snow.

[@chrisfix]

Exactly!

[@momenj8881]

Yes when it’s like powder it’s so easy when it’s like icy and snowy it gets annoying and when you have snow flakes on your windshield it gets annoying

[@ddjohnson9717]

icey snow also works, just not as well. It least the top layer can be removed and I can focused dealing with the bottom. We Canadians do this shit every winter

[@grimmrepear8535]

There was a blizzard yesterday and I had to work on the car that my customer wants fixed and it took me about an hour to get like 10 feet shoveled becuse there was like 4 feet of snow I also had to clear out my door or it would have gotten all in my house

[@MattyEngland]

Flamethrower removes the wet stuff.

[@Nelkios]

Me, who’s lived in Florida for the entire 20 years my life, taking intense notes

[@anonymous_idontreplylmaous72]

Florida man

[@Shiyuu_497]

Beware, there will be one day that Florida snows

[@jasonablah7702]

Leave your hometown

[@AndreasKoepkeAU]

I live in Western Australia, I really don't know why I am watching this video...

[@BonyonQveen]

With what’s happening in Texas, it’s smart that you’re doing this. You never know

[@eimantasme]

I like how he's wearing dish cleaning gloves, even in winter to not ruin the ChrisFix persona.

[@chrisfix]

It actually helps keep your hands warm vs no gloves. I hate using big puffy gloves

[@alraf.d50b]

@@chrisfix legend says that real men are never cold ✌️

[@hamburger1758]

Imma make it 100 likes

[@denis_kleshchev]

@@alraf.d50b sure, they feel freshness. Then more freshness. Then their skin goes blue and they dead. Too common thing in siberia

[@claudiayates7621]

I wonder if he has tats that could I'd him.

[@DS-yu4kr]

This is the best video I’ve ever seen on KZbin. I’ve got 3 young ladies that all started driving in this kind of weather and of course they’ll believe this video before they believe their Dad

[@Bacon-ys2xi]

Hearing him say "Wooter" just makes my day

[@w1ldcardfn235]

Hopefully these tips are helpful. The weather has been horrible here with snow ever couple of days which has put a hamper on filming my regular How-To videos. Hopefully the snow melts soon! I have some awesome videos coming!!!

[@martyham10]

I'm in Baltimore, so that's perfectly normal...

[@alan4sure]

@@w1ldcardfn235 and who are you?

[@Sjrick]

I live in South Jersey and this is normal for me.

[@justjuliejohnston]

Also Philly!

[@myles1555]

In East Africa, we have never experienced snow yet I'm here watching and taking notes.

[@chrisfix]

You never know haha

[@jauho7483]

In Finland, this is our everyday life. Yet here I am watching even I know all tricks and tips about snow

[@debluetailfly]

With all the climate engineering going on you really don't know. We just had record snowfall in the South (US).

[@yeaaaaaaaaaaahff]

same here in the philippines, never had to deal with this stuff but who knows, could be useful

[@rizqirizaldo]

Same here

[@omarsoria1203]

Don’t forget to change the air in your tires with winter air☝🏽

[@chrisfix]

Always!

[@Derpster2493]

Winter air is moistier. It will freeze inside. Not good.

[@sirmario1]

@@Derpster2493 no it's not, it's really dry actually

[@bikerrider4845]

Whats snow?, sunny 70's in Phoenix valley today, maybe that's why no snow

[@mohamedhany5663]

I am from Egypt in my whole life I didn't see some snow 😔😔😔☹☹☹😥😥😢😢😢😢😢😢😭😭😭😭

[@timcha69]

Using a leafblower to get the snow of the car is the most amazing way! As someone from Russia with strong winters I am surprised to never see this way used around here. Thank you SO much!

[@btcsys]

I also use my leafblower to clear my sidewalk

[@flickboogers9325]

​@@btcsysDoes this work while it's snowing?

[@btcsys]

Not as well as when it's not

[@cocosnutss23]

Quick tip: if your ever stuck in snow because your car has no traction, place your rubber floor mats under your wheels for added traction. Thanks Chris for all the great tips, keep up the good work!

[@christen1075]

Geez...that's a good one. Hadn't thought about that. Watched a show one time by one of those Bear Gryllis types who basically destroyed the rig to demonstrate how you can survive the cold with sun visors for snowshoes, hubcaps for water from the spare tire you set on fire to make a smoke signal to side mirror for signaling and upholstery to keep warm. Don't forget a cigarette lighter to start fires and all that trunk wire to bundle up your feet and legs. Simple as look around at what you have and making the best use of what's there.

[@user-qy2rp]

Thanks. Sounds simple but difficult to think. It happened to me and my friend came n helped me with truck. I don't wish it to happen again haha but if it does, i'll do ur advice. Ty

[@jacobforshee6032]

Does it snow where I live?: no Will I watch Chrisfix anyway?: ABSOLUTELY

[@lengannduch7691]

Yeah same lol

[@DannyViver]

Can we appreciate he actually got B-roll of the snow plow working. It’s all in the details.

[@lorim.3697]

One of the best tips I learned during a blizzard, if your door lock freezes, use a lighter , heat up your key !!! Works like magic 👍

[@claudiayates7621]

That was a good one, back in the day. Now you can damage your keys electronics

[@jeffreyandrews3589]

Computerized keys will be destroyed, making it a expensive replacement.

[@nadogrl]

What key?

[@shelbynamels973]

One winter trick I used when driving heavy duty vehicles is before you park on an ice or snow-covered surface is to move the vehicle back and forth in its track to cool down the tires. Tires that warmed up while driving will melt the spot they are sitting on, and then freeze to the ground. I actually tore off a patch of tread one winter when I took off again and had to replace the tire.

[@bobspizza7444]

Hahahahaha i have lived in Montana for 35 years have zero clue what you are talking about. When it's 10 degrees out, heating of tires is the LAST thing you would ever worry about. Especially if roads are ice covered and top speed anywhere is 35

[@shelbynamels973]

@@bobspizza7444 Ask any Class A driver. They know what I',m talking about.

[@billbammerlin4666]

Gets cold here and I never heard of such a thing. Maybe gravel but never asphalt. I’m throwing the bs flag with Bob

[@shelbynamels973]

@@billbammerlin4666 Alright, Bill, and you too, Bob, pull up a chair, and let me tell you about all the ways cold winter weather can mess with you in ways you haven't even begun to contemplate. It starts with the most obvious. Fuel gels in the lines, clogs your filter and you are stranded. Moisture in the brake lines freezes and your brakes won't release. Happened to me while fueling outside KC, MO. A bottle of de-icing alcohol poured in the gladhands did the trick after some minutes. Despite blowing snow and ice, my vehicle was overheating. The radiator grill had caked on ice that was cutting the airflow thru the radiator. Happened on EB I-40 in NM. Had to stop twice and knock the build-up off the front. 5th wheel grease hardened to the point that the kingpin wouldn't release. Moved the rig inside a heated inspection bay. After 30 mins it had warmed up and started functioning again properly. Happened at a shop in Omaha, NE. Extreme windchill on the manual steering box hardened the lubricant to the point that the vehicle became hard to steer. Nothing to do about but to drive really carefully. Happened WB I-70 thru IN. Slush froze the shoes and drums together on about all the wheels of the rig. Had to break them loose with sprays of de-icing alcohol and taps with a hammer. Happened while parked overnight in KY. And finally, and this is to the point, the tires on about three of the wheels froze to the ground while spending the night on a shutdown section of WB I-80 between Laramie and Rawlings, WY. When I moved in the morning, two tires lost a small section of rubber, the third a larger patch that required replacing the tire. Winter sure has a way of building character.

[@jacksmith2315]

@@shelbynamels973 sheltered ppl that take the day off or work from home n hire the kids in the neighborhood to do the shoveling for them dont understand the real world during the winter months. Ppl that drive passenger cars or trucks 20-30mins to work in the winter have no clue what the challenges are as much as a truck driver. Not many ppl do.

[@ronaldjude2991]

I will forever call backing into a space as Combat Parking because it sounds so much cooler. Thanks for the tips.

[@XM-qk5sh]

Do not forget to mention that if you get stuck in the snow and are running the car, make sure to clear around the tail pipe to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning.

[@ChazoAnwah]

That... I appreciate your comment. Out of everything this is most helpful

[@RandomNullpointer]

How does this work? How would CO get into the car?

[@kiyotaka269]

@@RandomNullpointer That's a good question

[@stennets2796]

@@RandomNullpointer wondering that aswell,

[@ChickenSDS]

​@@RandomNullpointer instead of escaping in the atmosphere, it gets trapped in the snow and makes its way into your cabin. Same principle applies when leaving your car running in the garage

[@AntonLitvin87]

We in Siberia often keep a spare battery at home in case the installed one cools down too much to start the engine. This applies if the car doesn’t have any sorts of heater or remote engine-start systems installed. Or, to stay cheap, we can just take off the only battery for the coldest nights periods and install it back when needed. It takes less time than cleaning the snow and allows to start the frozen, but well maintained engine at -35°C (-31°F) or sometimes lower. Of course it’s always better to keep the engine warm somehow instead.

[@XJRenovations]

Right after all the beginning dialog, my first thought was "clean out your garage and park the car in it".

[@chrisfix]

Unfortunately that will never happen. My tools and the products I use to film take up a lot of space.

[@tactileslut]

Last year: 100 Watt light left under the engine block. This year: car under cover. Yeah, it's nice. Fortunately there are other buildings here for the boxes and tools.

[@XJRenovations]

@@chrisfix "ChrisFix here, today I am going to show you how to upgrade your 2 car garage to a 6 car garage!"

[@abstract1dea]

@@tactileslut a long time ago, my dad drive his 1959 Buick Invicta every day in Ohio and it never had an issue cranking up. That thing was a tank. However, our neighbor with the diesel Peugeot, had issues with his fuel gelling when it got below zero. He asked my dad for help and he put a few light fixtures on a board and put heat lamps on them. The guy kept them plugged in all night and cranked right up in the morning No idea on how he got back home after work.

[@tactileslut]

@@abstract1dea Two heat lamps are keeping my well equipment happy. Two more, on a dimmer, are warming the cat bed in front of the car. They're a wonderful, simple invention. :)

[@renardalejo3221]

"Keep your shovel slick So the snow doesn't stick" - Chris Fix 2021

[@Rui_Miguel320]

Phill Swift is That you? 😂😂

[@OG-Semp]

# Bars

[@gh2471]

"No ice, no snow, it's ready to go." - ChrisFix 2021

[@lukasnovikas2838]

It's like a Rap: 🎶Keep your shovel slick So the snow doesnt stick🎶

[@hxmzix]

@@gh2471 xd lol yeah

[@davidp8446]

One thing that is helpful is using cat litter as the additional weight. It’s pretty inexpensive, adds weight for traction, BUT if you find yourself stuck, cut the bag open and dump a pile in the direction of travel next to the tires and the grit can help pull you out! Love your videos, thanks!

[@1234cheerful]

I did this when I didn't even have a cat, 4 or 5 of the hugest boxes at Costco. Then I donated the unopened ones to an animal shelter when the season turned.

[@ED80s]

Does the extra weight mess with the shocks?

[@1234cheerful]

@@ED80s not so I noticed. About 120# of litter was the most i used, equivalent to a 5'5" skinny-ish person. If you can carry a passenger, should be ok.

[@Alexandercosta-wh8jv]

Even after 2 years when you released this, i still find myself coming back to watch it and apply what you said to my winter preparations here at my house, i actually was inspired by the waxing the snow shovel so i did that yesterday, one thing i would have added was put a winter preparation kit, some extra food, kitty litter and a small shovel in the car for when you go out on the road and you get stuck at work or on the road, better to b prepared ya know, anyways, Chris, always a pleasure to watch your videos.

[@chrisfix]

Thanks a lot! And good idea to make that prep kit!

[@sam12587]

Kitty liter &/or a bag of salt in the trunk can also side with fish tailing in slick conditions. I’ve has salt save my bacon. Upside down cat mats have helped me too.

[@ittakir]

I'm living in Russia, Siberia. Winter temperatures of -20C are common here and -40C happen too. The most pain is when ice builds up on the internal side of the glass. To prevent it, wide open the doors and stay like that for a couple minutes. This will remove a warm humid air from the car. Also make sure there is no water or snow on the car mats. This water will evaporate and condense on cold glass. In very harsh conditions below -40C it's common to use a cape for the whole car. It's called НАКИДКА НАТАША. It really helps to keep the engine and suspension warm enough. I don't think that snow brush will scratch and damage a car paint. We never use towel like CrisFix advises and paint is just fine. Besides, you can buy a brush with soft fibers.

[@happy369life]

I live in North part of Kazakstan (South Siberia) and I agree with all your tips.

[@happy369life]

Natasha can be helpful anytime btw 😂😂😂😂

[@aaronsmith7818]

I just came to say, damn. That’s cold.

[@TernicOfficial]

Thanks! I was wondering recently how to avoid it!

[@someundeadtalent2016]

It actually will scratch the paint :) only lightly but still noticeable

[@xnavyro]

Chris, something helpful, for a screen cover I used a shower liner folded in half then shoved in the doors. I found out that you need to fold the ends before inserting them so when it melts it doesn’t run into the interior of the car. Also, when in a pinch, use of plastic shopping bags will work as a replacement for your ziplock bags on the side mirrors works great as well! Love your videos, keep up the great work!

[@justaphase]

Great idea on the liner. I have a windshield cover, and it scuffed the paint when I pulled the elastic over to the side mirror.

[@BanronS]

​​@@justaphase dollar general or family dollar got cheep shower liners btw! Hope it helps!!

[@justaphase]

@@BanronS That's a great idea. Thank you!

[@matthewjones7871]

As a Florida native, I’ve never realized how much work has to be done before you northerners can go to work! My deepest sympathies to y’all.

[@matthewjones7871]

P.S. when my wife (also a native Floridian) first walked into the room, she thought I was watching a horror movie

[@July.4.1776]

Winter stinks in the north.

[@fezyt1902]

@@A.l.1768 I live in Canada and when there is a big snowstorm I remove all the snow from the car like the most by respectful and smart people because we are not dangerous and dumb

[@vickemannen9276]

Me: it’s ok honey I’ll fix the car *5 seconds later YT: HEEY GUYSS! Chris Fix here..

[@Velocitycheck]

Lol

[@menomineeandmarinettedragr415]

Can we just say this is the only KZbinr on KZbin that doesn’t try to screw you over and he’s honest

[@carlossantinni1730]

Yes, I do have something to share, I literally do spray dry silicone (CRC) 4 times annually, on all the rubber moldings, sun visors, window tracks, hood release lever, shifter, ignition switch, and power door and window switches, but (must use dry silicone) And I use a push broom to clear snow from body, and an ordinary nylon broom for cleaning crevices such as head lights and rear lights, front grill, window sills, and around the side mirrors etc.. Thanks for the good advice you have offered to those who are still learning..it is very helpful in various ways, it will even prevent you from avoiding a prone accident.

[@A190xx]

Good video and I would add: 1) In 30 years, I have only "combat parked" regardless of the snow expectation. It is safer to drive forward in to the street, so it is good to have the habit throughout the year. 2) The main purpose of the silicone spray is not to displace water already in place, but to create a coat to avoid water molecules adhering to the surface when the temperature drops at night. 3) The brush looked quicker and easier than the leaf blower, but I would suggest starting from the roof and then move down as you end up moving snow to areas already cleared the way shown.

[@arriearora3745]

you stole my name mate 😂

[@VroodenTheGreat]

I would disagree with only one thing... If you have a front wheel drive car, you are better off to pull it in nose first because the car will keep the area behind the tires relatively snow free. This will give you traction to back out.

[@DonGorgen]

@@VroodenTheGreat Backing into a parking spot is never about traction. It's because it's safer to back in rather than back out into traffic and pedestrians. And if your tires have so bad traction you can't get out of your driveway, then you probably shouldn't be out on the road anyway.

[@Ottee2]

I didn't know it had a name like 'combat parking', but I've always done this because my job requires me to get in & go.

[@bettygrable6440]

Found the boomer dad 😂

[@Kushothe]

Chris is a saint. Not only does he provide all these tips and tutorials free of charge, he also stays humble and is there for his followers. People PAY for courses to learn all this stuff, yet Chris just hooks us up. I don't usually write comments like these, but geez! Not only does he give you tips and ways of doing repairs on your car, he also often explains the thought process behind them. AND he gets to live life to the fullest thanks to KZbin revenue (at least hopefully) - well deserved. Chris, if you're reading this - huge thanks and all the best for you.

[@shahirnurein1473]

Never thought I’d see the day Chris would fill a liquid in his car without a funnel 😂

[@chrisfix]

No funnel challenge :p

[@sosman1087]

@@chrisfix welp you did it pretty good

[@TheTopG420]

Jimmy oaks challenge ❤🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🦄

[@komoonkh]

Punks not dead, stay rebel!

[@cardboarddignity]

And especially without his protective glasses

[@chezarose]

Last winter I got stuck in the snow and i was driving my cousins 1983 plymouth capri. So i bought AWD Chrysler Town and country. I'm not generally a minivan person, but I'm a single mom and it works for now. Thank you Chris for making your content. I'm learning so much about working on cars thanks to you!

[@Snaxolotl71]

Texans right now: Write that down, write that down!

[@dmpsix7417]

It stopped being cold in Texas like a month ago

[@bruceli9094]

Maybe in another 100 years

[@friedpancakes266]

Floridians: you guys get snow?

[@_playa_]

We would if it snowed continuously

[@Massive329]

@@friedpancakes266 Ight jit

[@zachthecarguy6549]

“ mommy, the neighbor is waxing his shovels again!”

[@sebastiansebastian5270]

"mommy, the neighbor is using a leaf blower on his car again"

[@MatthewG_208]

“Mommy, the neighbor is rubbing a hot bag all over his car again!”

[@ahyaan2552]

"Mommy, the neighbour is outside in the cold and he is waxing his driveway"

[@BryceFromNowhere0547]

"Mommy, the neighbor just broke his windshield because he didnt listen to ChrisFix"

[@hamburger1758]

Mommy hes using a scraper and ziplock bags again

[@stephanel4770]

Surprised he didnt recommend to start up the car and turn heaters on while clean off the car. By the time you are done cleaning the car... the car is nice and warm and all the ice on the windows have melted and you get into a nice warm vehicle once time to drive away. :-) yep... Canadian here :-)

[@Cr0nkR]

But then he wouldn't be considered "green"

[@kimpbay]

It's not just so your car is toasty when you get in. The engine needs time to heat up before driving off, so the fluids start circulating preventing engine damage

[@joebrown9621]

@@kimpbay and don't forget the transmission.. auto or manual giving them time to warm up optimized their lubrication plus they shift way better

[@matthewkwiatkowski5609]

This also seems like common sense but maybe not

[@samulimahkonen8604]

Also idling the vehicle warms up the lambda sensors. If you go driving on a cold day right away, the engine is runnin on maps and burns a lot of fuel while driving. Idling on maps spends relatively minimal fuel and warm oxygen sensors give stoichiometric air-fuel mix.

[@Sunshine-fy4fz]

Is it weird to say I Love You for sharing these tips?!?!? My car is currently frozen shut and these tips are going to get me through this attack from the winter witch who's dumping *feet* of snow and an ice storm on my neighborhood. Thank You!!!!!

[@falxonPSN]

I've lived in Ohio my whole life, but I had never seen anyone do the ziplock bag full of hot water. That's a smart little trick!

[@canadean84]

I'm in northern Canada... that's new to me as well.

[@kidzellajr4244]

What part of ohio?

[@nickieshadowfaxbrooklyn5192]

Manitoba here. I wouldn’t bother with warm water. Running a car for 15 mins makes it a “wipe it off” level. 120v wall plug cabin heater turnes it into an “eco friendly” warmup, if you care. Me personally, I am so lazy, that I just spray alaskan de-icer where it hasn’t melted. Takes 3 seconds. THREE very precious seconds of my morning.

[@falxonPSN]

@@kidzellajr4244Cleveland area

[@tallicafan85]

i use a tarp on my truck. so much faster and easier.

[@ghost307]

Another advantage of 'combat parking' is that your battery is facing the street in case you need a jump.

[@manlystyleunder50]

the other advantage of combat parking is that your gas tank is facing backwards in case you need the fuel truck to come refill you

[@hassnaindar9586]

Not for every car. There is alot if not most European Cars that have the battery in the trunk

[@ghost307]

@@hassnaindar9586 Not in all cases. Some cars live in the desert and don't get snowed in.

[@mattiaiezzi9381]

@@hassnaindar9586 I think you're referring to BMW and Mercedes cars. Those still have two jump start points in the front under the bonnet

[@riesa85]

@@mattiaiezzi9381 And all newer Audis and Volvos, and not all older cars with the battery in the back have jump point under the hood.. Trust me I'm a professional! "Holding my Magnum 44 while 80s action music is playing in the background"

[@abylerog]

As a Northern Minnesotan, I NEEDED this!! Especially since I'm a delivery driver and use my personal vehicle for my job, this video is a GODSEND!!! I feel so dumb for never thinking of any of these on my own, but this is why he's here for us, right?? Lol. I am so, so grateful for this channel. xx

[@takieddiine5048]

God bless

[@Eat-Z-Bugs]

Also when you know a snowstorm is coming you can bungee strap a tarp over your vehicle. In the morning pull off tarp and away you go. BTW I'm from southern Minnesota.

[@donnalawrence9054]

Drive safe and watch out for idiot drivers who only think of themselves! I would not like to live where they get alot of snow. Pennsylvania gets snow, but nothing like you get.

[@abylerog]

@@donnalawrence9054 Thank you so much, friend! I appreciate your kind words!! You're so right, there are SO many idiot drivers, and you'd think that for living in Duluth MN, which is on a big hill, they would know better by now. They don't!! Uffda.

[@abylerog]

@@Eat-Z-Bugs That's a great idea!! I will pick up some bungee cords and a tarp this weekend!!

[@LoPan1985]

My pops traveled a lot for work. His preferred method of transportation was the car, which is why he owned 10 of them. Always driving no matter the distance. During winter months he would always keep a sleeping bag & his ski gear in whichever car he chose to drive for that particular trip. Just in case the worst would happen. I do the same. Just a few tips of many this great man passed along. RIP Pops. You are greatly missed.

[@rizqirizaldo]

Me, who live in tropical island with 0% chance of snow: *interesting*

[@gtdp999]

cuma suka nonton aja ya

[@xx-hd5so]

same I’m from maui hawaii

[@TheChosenOne32323]

You know Texas said that also 🤭

[@aliceous1]

Me in desert Arizona with 0 chance of snow: interesting

[@Scoopalook]

Climate change will take care of that

[@TromboneLoki]

Living through midwest winters has tought me that anything that keeps water off your car is good. Waxing your car before winter really helps get it off fast. Some sort of window treatment like RainX also really helps. Also a collapsable foam snow broom for your car is a great alternative to a brush since foam will not scratch the paint and will also push big chunks of heavy snow.

[@dougrobinson8602]

There are window cleaners now with rain repellent added. Just clean your windows and mirrors as usual, and you've added protection. You'll have to buff the windows with a microfiber towel after you clean them, but it's well worth the effort. Rain-X also makes washer fluid that contains their product. It will help maintain a repellent coating. It's worth every penny. If you're a detailing nut like me, a ceramic coating formulated for glass usually will last the entire winter if you use your wipers sparingly. A ceramic paint coating also helps snow slide right off your paint. Cheers from Illinois.

[@shadowcat4963]

@@dougrobinson8602yep! i have the orange rain x fluid good to -25°f as well as water repellant on all my windows front to back inside and out and even my wing mirrors! i also use the LATTITUDE blades that have the water repellant on them and i have NEVER gone back! sure its pricey but man is it WORTH IT! my wiper blades last me like 5 years before i need to replace them! i also use good tires like accelera phi r’s for the rear and fullway hp108’s on the front for all weather traction and even in snow or rain ive had my abs kick in maybe 1-2 times! sogood visibility and good traction and control are KING in snowy or adverse weather conditions!

[@tammyjoma]

I'm thinking the residue may not be good for insects that land on the car out here in the country. Quite a few utilize it to bask, or as a landing pad (e.g, dragonflies, bees), etc.

[@BrokePremiere]

Man. Just when you need him. He comes through! I can’t believe I never even thought about a full tank! Haha brilliant! Good call!

[@flagmichael]

I retired from an electric utility, working in the IT/communications field services department. Snowstorms are a real problem there, often making us 4X4 up mountain roads (hoping we won't have to dig out too many times) to the mountaintop microwave sites. Filling up in advance is incredibly important. In aviation the saying is that the most worthless things in the world are the runway behind you and the altitude above you. For winter driving the same goes for the gas in the stations.

[@chrisfix]

Most people don't think about it until they need the extra traction!

[@maxfrost9149]

It seems to me ,that you haven’t seen too many Winters yet , but for a guy coming from Africa and experiencing his first Winter this might be a good lecture .I am 84 years old and people of my generation could tell you a few things about Winter . Greetings from 🇨🇦 .

[@fpscanada3862]

Chris i just want you to know that you are doing the work of a hero with all these DIY repair/replacement videos. You are seriously changing peoples lives. Feeling confident in knowing how your car functions and how the components work, AND how to diagnose/fix any issues is a huge thing for people. I'm sure some people come here not even knowing what the part they are trying to replace does for the car.. But by the time they leave (and hopefully fixed their car with your help) they feel like they learned real useful knowledge. Obviously doing the labor yourself saves you the money, but it also gives you satisfaction of having done something to immediately, positively change your situation... Something that now-a-days maybe most people don't know how to do You can sleep at night knowing that this is some of the best , most helpful content on the site. As someone who did level one automechanics in free college, and fixes my own hondas all the time, you have taught me a lot of things bout working smarter, not harder. Sad that most people have no interest in the mechanics of their car. Automobiles and I.C.E are truly amazing human creations Sorry if you actually read this whole comment, I wish you all the best in life.

[@wolfofkill6810]

Not only is Chris giving us car tips he gave us shoveling tips too 😂

[@chrisfix]

Yea because the shoveling is sooooo impossible when the snow sticks to the shovel.

[@imcarlosjr4898]

Glad that I live in LA

[@itsnick37]

In big storms or should I say storms that go for long time but steady go out a few times and get snow when it’s few inches not a foot or more.... shouldn’t get hurt that way

[@Simplyput3451]

Next vid, how to use a snow blower instead of a shovel and have time to clear your sidewalk.

[@CamK05]

Wife: What did you do today? Me: Waxed my shovel for snow removal superiority

[@private6549]

I just put WD-40 on it.

[@Spartan375X]

I saw the screen shot on Facebook and I came here just for this comment. I don't know why.

[@Target135]

As someone born in Florida who has NEVER woken up to snow on the car.. and is planning to move north in the next few years, this was incredibly helpful

[@stefanakerman6782]

In Finland we use electrical heaters for motor and cabin, Defa or Calix brands. Car is warm inside when you come and motor is warm. Another tip, clean your car first and then the yard, not yard first. In our cars side mirrors have heating coils inbuilt so they will heat up istantly when pressing window heat button.

[@1234cheerful]

Hmm. And the heat might evaporate raindrops too in a light rain or mist... They would just be an option in US I think. We have areas with no ice or snow.

[@jstl7957]

Suggestion on the truck (also applies to a car)... When removing the snow, with blower or otherwise, always start from the highest point and work down. When blowing off the truck you had to blow off the hood twice because you started with the hood, then moved to the roof, then hood again. The roof first, then the glass, then hood. On a car, ALWAYS remove ALL the snow off the roof. To many times I have seen lazy people not do this and when they start driving the snow on the roof slides over the rear window obstructing their rear vision. That's a safety issue and in some instances you could get a ticket. That's my two cents. You can give me my change back if you wish.

[@thorrider1]

Worst yet is having the snow on the roof of a warmed up vehicle slide forward at the first stoplight and cover your windshield and the wipers won't remove it. Don't ask me how I know.

[@boots7859]

I love watching people wash there cars from the bottom up also.

[@jstl7957]

@@boots7859 LOL Absolutely! It's like watching someone paint themselves into a corner... DUH?

[@electric8668]

@@boots7859 Or people who wash their cars in winter and then wonder why their door locks are frozen.

[@larsonfamilyhouse]

Same goes for cleaning a house. Work top to bottom. Wipe down cupboards then countertops then do the floor:)

[@Kaocito1]

Me a guy who has lived on a tropical island all his life and will never have this problem: "Ah yes this seems interesting".

[@drifterig1463]

same as me lol

[@TheLoyalShinobi.]

Live in Vegas, a freaking desert and still watched this lol

[@ccecchini8355]

Me in florida....

[@tesserift4785]

@Joe Mama i live in north central georgia and can also relate

[@edvinbackteman4714]

me, who lives in northern sweden knowing all of this and more and getting 2-3 way bigger snowstorms every year: "ah, some tips and tricks from someone who gets way less snow and ice just telling the basics"

[@EricJSmith-qe7cn]

Love your channel. I was always taught to keep a full tank of gas in the winter, because whatever space in the tank is not filled with gas could have condensate from the air. As temperatures drop overnight, the condensate will turn to water in the gas tank.

[@midwesternnerd1125]

This is what we call Tuesday is Wisconsin. We prepare for this stuff in July.

[@pythons206]

Ha Ha this is what we call a normal day in michigan

[@batbawls]

lmao

[@fezyt1902]

@@pythons206 is what we call a normal day in Canada

[@KyleThill]

Hear hear, but we appreciate you taking the time to put this together. Younger newer drivers up here might see it as helpful.

[@vectorm4]

My goodness! That sounds too cold/ too much snow for this Maryland snow-wimp.

[@jakemccoy]

Tip: put silicone grease on gas tank door. That can freeze too and be annoying at the gas station.

[@TheluckyGuy0]

Another tip: Carry a box of cheap cat litter in the trunk. If you are ever stuck or if your wheels are spinning in the snow, place some of the cat litter under the wheels. Hope this helps.

[@StephenButlerOne]

Thought you was going to say if you get caught short... lol

[@muki_x]

What about chains?

[@dvoz9023]

@@muki_x here in the Netherlands we get a big fine if you use chains. They tear up the asphalt roads. Only police, ambulance and firefighters are allowed to use them, but only under real bad circumstances.

[@JohnSimpson-r5d]

The cat litter is good. You can just drive away, too, rather than stopping to retrieve your floor mats if you use that method.

[@BlueDroneBlues]

On the windshield wipers it’s not always best to leave them up all night. If you have heavy winds and/or a heavy storm. The windshield wipers are not designed to take that kind of pounding and you can do far more harm than good. I haven’t had a problem yet where I couldn’t lift my wipers after removing the snow. If I have ice all over my windshield I just run the defrost and wait for it to melt away. I really do like the windshield cover. Thank you much for the video Chris!

[@claudiayates7621]

I tore my wiper blade off once after an ice storm. Now I use the bags that my newspaper come in over the whole wiper. If things are stuck & I am impatient, the free bag gets torn, not the $$$ blade.

[@user-ut9ln4vd5m]

**WARNING:** The Silicone spray in a can will eat away at your rubber seals! They almost always use a petroleum product like propane / butane / naphtha as a propellant, and those are bad for rubber. Plain *dielectric grease (from a tube)* should be safe for rubber. Read the MSDS safety sheet, the one for the Liquid Wrench silicone spray in the video says it's 45%-90% petroleum distillates and only 5%-10% silicone (Dimethylpolysiloxane). Use a white paper towel to apply the spray can "silicone" and you'll probably see how it always turns black, no matter how clean the rubber is - the black is your rubber seals dissolving!

[@guascamsb8138]

What about the water-based lube I use with my seggs toys, is it safe for the car rubber?

[@Nellis202]

Excellent tip. I would never had known this but for this reply. Are we certain that dielectric grease is safe as well.

[@JohnDoeYouAre]

Got ourself a Chemistry science student with a A in class.

[@shawndouglas9605]

This needs more attention 💯 Too bad I already coated all my seal with the silicone spray

[@lomamollineaux9028]

I would think silicone spray that is safe for rubber on scuba gear would be good to use.

[@alijas5705]

Chrisfix : 10 winter tips Me in the middle east: interesting.

[@iRonkzxy]

هههههههه الفيديو مرا مفيد لنا 😂

[@kaydensk8]

This was posted 50 mins ago and he’s gonna be liking comments ten years from now

[@chrisfix]

I try my best to read and answer as many comments as possible

[@dapperAaron]

@@chrisfix challenge accepted, looking forward to your response in 10 years

[@michaelohaegher8866]

I bought a SubZero canvas windshield cover that has mirror covers attached by elastic bands, and clamps in the door. It works great and I highly recommend. I keep my fuel topped off in case I'm stuck in snow traffic somewhere, but didn't even consider the benefit of the extra weight!

[@RetireAbroadInvesting]

Do you happen to have a link or brand/product name? I have a windshield cover that has 'magnetic' plates along the edges, but they don't hold well. BUT it does have flaps that hang INSIDE the driver/passenger doors to hold the shield in place. That way, no one can remove elastic bands from around the outside mirrors.

[@michaelohaegher8866]

@@RetireAbroadInvesting I got mine from O'Reilly's Auto parts. Part number 17545

[@claudiayates7621]

I got my whole set (front, back, mirrors & storage) from QVC. Variety of colors & patterns as well. Canvas on top, waterproof "rubber" next to glass. Oh yeah, 3 sizes too.

[@loganmartin44]

Chris: “Never ever use the scraper on your paint” Me in my 💩box: *grabs shovel to scrape off the ice*

[@modernlooks7041]

Shovel?? Ive upgraded the ice pick

[@BuildaBarb]

Novices! I use my handy dandy flamethrower to melt off the ice. Works pretty damn good.

[@chrisfix]

You didn’t hear it on me but I used a shovel on the back of the del sol yesterday haha. She’s gonna get painted eventually lol

[@alexknapp5409]

*me coming out with a jagged kitchen knife*

[@AnonDrewT]

Yeah I learned this the hard way... Now I’ve got to watch Chris’s video on paint correction for my wife’s 2021 Kia 😭

[@michaeledery356]

* Chris doing a simple oil change *..... * Changes the trans fluid, feul filter, cleans the seats, changes the interior lights, cleans the engine bay, changes blinker fluid, suspensions, takes out the engine, cleans radiator, flushes coolant and fills the feul tank. * Chris: Alright now that were done with that preventitave maintenence.........

[@seanoconnor7518]

Uhmmm blinker fluid isn’t a real thing

[@seanoconnor7518]

@@maxdominguez6454 😉

[@mickcv4554]

That blinker fluid is always a bear

[@milesbigelow4775]

@@mickcv4554 my blinker fluid bearing axle motor stopped working today

[@rejmonwilson]

@@milesbigelow4775 try elbow grease.

[@_rittenden_]

Another useful tip I've found - keep the gift cards to (carefully) run between the glass and the weatherstrip on the outside door sill. People going to drive throughs will try to roll them down and if there's ice there, they'll either rip the strip off or ruin the window mechanism.

[@chrisfix]

Great tip! Thank you for sharing!

[@cynthiaromero2658]

I keep expired gift cards to use as ice scrapers, they're better than traditional scrapers.

[@swedishgamer01]

About that. my side window popped out twice (January and December 2021) from doing the same thing. Learnt my lesson after the second time. Only broke the plastic slide blocks (15 usd fix) but the drive through guy's face when the window dropped down all the way down in the door was priceless xD I've since then used an old gift card or a window tint squeegee to crack the ice :) Top tip :D

[@1234cheerful]

@@cynthiaromero2658 Keeps them out of the landfills! I used my Costco card, once. Depending on how Christmas goes, I might get a few cards to keep in the glove box once depleted. 😄

[@rafaelriveramestre7976]

These are great tips. The side mirrors, plastic bag and water for windows, freaking awesome. I used supermarket card to scrape windshield, etc. works but nothing like prevention. For the weight and tire grip I prefer put wooden palets which can be found behind any discount store. Then add a few cinder blocks in the grooves so they don't slide, scraping the bed of the truck. Thank you for the info!

[@cleric4922]

Great video. Some helpful tips I've learned are: 1. In a pinch, rubbing alcohol makes a great de-icer. 2. Bags of kitty litter in the back of your vehicle helps out twofold, added weight and it can be used to gain extra traction by sprinkling it in front of your tires if you're ever stuck in the snow. And 3. Putting old socks over your wipers will help them from becoming damaged. (Just like the ziplock bags on the mirrors.)

[@KiRiTO72987]

I wouldn't use kitty litter for traction under the wheels it will help you but leave a nasty ice patch for the next person keeping some salt or sand is the better option in that case

[@ve3snw]

some litters are made from clay and will not work as a traction aid. Our local scout groups sell bagged sand for winter use. @@KiRiTO72987

[@RainyDays-jl6jw]

I used socks one time. They got wet of course & stuck to the wiperblades.

[@eriknippak5659]

Watched again. Living in Canada one huge recommendation. When going thru a snow windrow that’s hard packed or frozen at the end of the driveway will leave you a broken exhaust or torn off air dam / bumper. Make sure you have clearance either way. There’s a lot of broken exhaust and bumpers in the spring melt.

[@MegaBrAnDoN04]

Us Texans needed this like a week ago. 🤣

[@holymoly849]

I was cooking over my fireplace like a fucking caveman

[@insanehero4327]

Right!

[@comp1ext]

Yes lol! It was so hard bc low water pressure and unstable electricity lol

[@andy56duky]

@@comp1ext time to yeet Ted Cruz in to the frozen texas

[@flagmichael]

Y'all come to Flagstaff. 1 foot overnight is common enough; a couple years ago a storm dropped 40 1/4 inches of snow in barely a day. It takes a lot to shut the city down but that did it.

[@tomassoyweyvon4902]

Chris you're awesome Dude!, stopping the wipers in a Half cycle would clamp down a towel or sheet of any sort on the Windshield, and that shovel, get rid of it and use a "Life Time" 4x2 fiber table, it makes for a Great Plow, 1 part denatured alcohol 2 parts water Great de-icer.......from the Rockies👍👍👍

[@mohammedalzamil7191]

I don’t have a car, my city hasn’t got snow in over 20 years, I watched the whole video. This shows quality > quantity.

[@itisvin]

Liked this to make it a total of 69 likes on your comment.

[@mohammedalzamil7191]

@@itisvin 😂😂😂😂😂thanks

[@inconnu4961]

Would you LIKE some snow? We get more than enough where i am at! i would be happy to send you the extras!!!

[@mrkrabs6425]

@@itisvin someone ruined it

[@mohammedalzamil7191]

@@inconnu4961 yes please I wanna make snowballs

[@theodorehaskins3756]

Excellent tips and thank you for posting the video. So there’s one other tip I'd like to throw in here, and that is, the umbrella bags you can get at some stores, they give them away, because they don’t want you dripping the water from an umbrella on a rainy day all over their floor creating a potential hazard, and so they usually station them at the front door. So I've had success finding them at my local Whole Foods store, and so I grabbed a couple because I realized I can use them to slip them over my windshield wiper blades to protect them from the snow and ice just as you demonstrate with the plastic bags over the outside mirrors and I thought that was a great trip too, I used plastic shopping bags to drape them over the outside mirrors and that worked well too. Cheers🥂

[@woofydoggie4921]

This should be a KZbin Originals

[@ASPthespeedyboy]

Yes

[@irish001]

Ye

[@bartekpiechota9320]

Y

[@ejbecker8527]

Yes

[@xximbetterxx2336]

Yeah the only thing is don’t you have to pay for some episodes of KZbin originals

[@darkkforest]

I just migrated to the U.S, and living all my life in a tropical climate, I thank you a lot for this beautiful and straightforward video Chris.

[@bricegraham8256]

I think us Texan's needed this video last week

[@destroyerofmines152]

"I could freeze, and that wouldn't be good." No Chris, no it wouldn't.

[@-meat-]

@Maddy Chastain I hope ur joking

[@chrisfix]

:o

[@knuckles5863]

Nice

[@Swampie02]

@Maddy Chastain plz tell us your joking

[@christopherarendt3531]

Freezing builds character

[@an2niotransitproductions813]

I liked the Mid Sized Trucks and Sedans of the 2000’s. Like the Ford Ranger or Taurus because they have the nice front split bench seating.

[@duckguide4109]

Ford fucking ranger! Lol

[@seedlake]

Damn this video is already 3 years old and I just watched it for the first time. Great job! Quick tip from me: don't use any source of heated water to defrost the windshield, instead use your winter windshield washer fluid. It works the same way as dedicated window defroster fluids but for the same price you get a 5 liter bottle instead of 0.5 liter (sorry guys but I'm from EU so I don't know about units in gallons 😅). You can also pour it into a smaller bottle for easier application.

[@ArsonistArborist]

Great tips. You mentioned some benefits of keeping the tank topped up. One other benefit (IMO, the biggest benefit) is that if you leave half a tank, for example, that means it has half a tank of air. Air contains moisture content. That moisture will condense on the insides of your tank, causing water to get in your fuel. If you have a diesel in particular, that can be a big problem. Best to keep your tank fuel year-round, but ESPECIALLY in the winter

[@Ottee2]

Good tip. I also put an additive like Seafoam in my gas tank during winter to control moisture, and keep the engine purring.

[@mattchu42069]

@@Ottee2 seafoam doesn't work man

[@Ottee2]

@@mattchu42069 , seems to work for me.

[@ArsonistArborist]

@@mattchu42069 so many mechanics have opposite opinions of Seafoam lol

[@teekay5893]

1 word "heet" additive

[@alpharage4797]

Me who has never even experienced real snow before : i n t e r e s t i n g

[@chrisfix]

Lol you will now have to experience snow to understand!

[@cpufreak101]

Yep, to understand you'd have to experience it. So many of my friends that never get it wish they had it, to which I can only reply "don't. We call ourselves a frozen wasteland for a reason"

[@benguttridge6784]

I'm so happy you didn't tell people to use a discount card to remove the ice . . . They would only get 20% off

[@RR-xz6bv]

Bah dom tat!

[@trashbandit2449]

Jokes from the clearance aisle

[@TheLgonzal1]

Dude.. I've been watching you for years. I can't tell you how much I appreciative the quality and clarity of your videos. You're repair videos have been wonderful over the years on multiple occasions.. But just moved from Southern California to Illinois last June... I cant tell you the peace of mind you've given me with this video. thank you.

[@terminusarms113]

I love watching Chris's videos chronologically and hearing his intro become more and more enthusiastic and the overall tone become more energetic

[@emmab9537]

Yes!! I love when he started saying "And that wouldn't be good."

[@MMoore-ht7tp]

It's all the ad revenue 😆

[@Epic_R3K47]

every time when i hear “HEY GUYS, CHRIS FIX HERE.”. it makes me smile. 🤗

[@chrisfix]

:)

[@nicolasjovic]

and say Hey Guys.... haha

[@Frengo69]

Normal guy: "Hey boys, snow ball fight!" ChrisFix: "How to wax your snow shovel..."

[@VegetaT23]

Ngl, that's a trick to easily win a Snow Ball fight xDDDDDDDDDDD

[@austintomkewitz7206]

I was pushing the snow off the roof yesterday because a roofer is coming to add a layer (flat roof) and I was shovering it down onto them while they were plowing the driveway xd

[@akashshukla7]

and don't forget to use a microfiber towel

[@deanc.2656]

I'm going to be waxing in my head before a snowball fight from now on

[@jonriede6846]

Great video! Must watch for anyone who lives in a climate where snow is possible. The tip on adding silicone to my door seals is a definite takeaway. Thanks!

[@gregbenwell6173]

Two tips I have for helping your car survive a winter!!! FIRST Make sure to always keep the inside windows clean!! This is important because a filthy windshield and door windows will "fog up" on the inside of the glass, faster and longer, in cold weather, especially when you turn on your defroster, which at first will blast cold air against the glass in cold temps!! Tip two is around the last weekend or so of "nice weather" (here in New York I almost always do this) lubricate your door locks, hinges and release mechanisms with dry Graphite!! The graphite will work into the moving parts and allow you to open doors in bad weather better than Lithium grease or WD-40!! Bonus Tip- Around the same time as late October early November on the "nicest day possible" while it is still "warm out" thoroughly wash your care well and give it a good heavy paste wax coating! THEN IN WINTER NEVER WASH YOUR CAR!! Grime and especially road salt can rust out panels on your body, and the Paste Wax will help protect it throughout winter!! THEN in the first month of spring, when you are getting decent temperatures, hose off your car at a car wash with the "rinse water" before you wash it to remove salt and dirt BEFORE you switch it to soapy water and wash it!! You will find the paste wax, (if you put it on well enough in the fall) has protected your paint throughout the winter, and when you wash it, most of the wax left over on the car will probably be gone with the first spray wash!! Bonus- Bonus Tip.........Fill your washer fluid with windshield washer fluid that has an ice melter feature in it! AND make sure to change your wipers in the fall!! ALSO you can take a paper towel and napkin to gently wipe off your wiper blades in winter too just pinch to blade edge between your fingers "gently" and pull the napkin or paper towel across it ONCE!! This will help remove any streaking you might get as well too!!

[@someundeadtalent2016]

Not quite true with the „don’t wash your car“ The bottom side of your car will get the rustiest of them all…so you’d have to protect it really well or just wash the bottom

[@elizabethl.1350]

No need to wax the shovel, cooking spray works very well.

[@devdoesitbest6974]

Not gonna lie, I kind of want to see an episode talking about roadside tools and what to do in case you have to pull over due to engine problems or tires or something like that

[@5Ci0N]

Same. Even though I already keep tools in the trunk.

[@zonkar]

I just pull over and yell for help

[@devdoesitbest6974]

I mean it's a concept for a video. Just so everyone knows what to have and what to do. There are many small things most people gloss over during a roadside stop

[@a1zombieslayer148]

I think he did that a couple years back but I'm not to sure on that

[@rupe53]

Devdoesitbest ... these days the average person is NOT going to fix much on the side of the road, other than a wiper blade that flipped off... and if that's the case they will probably screw up a replacement too. Best to shove a rag under the broken blade so you don't scratch up the glass. For all other issues a membership from AAA or similar will usually get you going within an hour. (99% of the time)

[@keananconnor4221]

12:45 chills went down my spine when I saw this and I started tingling when he stared talking about scratching paint

[@swingbelly]

Chris, as always, a very helpful video! A few comments from a guy that has lived through winter driving for over 50 years. Most of these tips I learned from my Dad (old school, but effective). 1. Never let your vehicle gas tank go below half full. Possible condensation in the tank and freezing of the lines from the tank to the engine. Use menthol hydrate additive (cheap) or premium gasoline. 2. Full gas tank gives better traction and distribution weight, especially rear wheel drive. 3. Old socks, usually LONG ones that went up to the knee. Put them over the upright wiper blades to prevent icing. Damn, always wondered what happened to Dad's gift socks! 4. Dad also used old wool socks to cover the side mirrors. Now, I use FREE vegetable bags from the grocery store, role and tie the ends at the bottom of the mirror. Thanks again, Chris. Always go to you channel for layman info. Merry Christmas to you and your family!

[@smileyface9459]

I pretty sure premium gas will not prevent gas lines from freezing when it gets minus 20 an more i disconnect battery an keep in house battery freeze happens a lot but my gas lines have never freeze but i put heet in gas tank in winter usually

[@boots7859]

WNY'er here, and I haven't heard of anyone having water issues in fuel since they started adding ethanol to gas. The silicone spray on the snow shovel and warm water baggie were new though.

[@fredrezfield1629]

@@smileyface9459 minus 20 what? Celsius ? or Fahrenheit haha

[@smileyface9459]

@@fredrezfield1629 faranheit

[@chrisfix]

Thanks for the tips

[@Vince-lq3ve]

Great vid and great tips As a lifer up in frozen Canada I even picked up some ideas. Here's a few I might add: CLEAN out your garage: Pretty obvious but so many folks fill their garage up with stuff to the point of not being able to even use it for their car and end up parking outside overnight all winter eventually forgetting the absolute wondrous aspect of getting in a car in the garage vs outside in the elements every day to go to work. It trumps all these tips! Second: service your battery and its terminals in the fall...it's hell to do in the cold. third: another reason to park facing out is access in case you need a boost. 4th: check those tires, low pressure and they can sometimes freeze that way...ca thump ca thump. Too high and you lose grip. 5): in this drive-through age frozen windows suck. Use a credit card to slip it between the glass and the rubber trim along the bottom of the window. Once you get between, slide it along the door and glass to separate the rubber from the glass -works every time (try to be a bit gentle though).

[@michaelmaas5544]

I can’t imagine having a garage and cleaning snow of my car.

[@claudiayates7621]

My garage is 100' feet long. It is easier to clean the car than all that driveway. Also, growing up, we had a 2 car garage but 6 vehicles (2 adults +3 teens + truck).

[@suri5023]

Me: lives in a desert city haven't seen snow in 7 years. chrisfix: car tips for winter and snowstorms. Me: clicks on video.......it's better to prepared

[@i_am_a_cute_rat2092]

I be like:

[@randolphtolbert3825]

They thought the same thing in Texas.

[@nathantomerlin2618]

We just got wrecked a couple of days ago in Texas. I wish I would’ve seen this video earlier.

[@samm1462]

People in the south lose their minds if it snows. They forget how to drive, how to function. I am more terrified of the yahoo’s on the road than the weather. Sorry you can’t drive 90 in a 75 if there is ice and 6 inches of snow on the road. Physics. Apparently hard to stomach having to drive 35 on the interstate when the weather is bad for some. You mean it will take me an extra 30 minutes to get there,, oh noesssss

[@MrSupernova111]

Ask Texas how they feel about winter preparedness. lol

[@cruisesailing]

After an overnight ice storm, as a new driver, I tapped the ice on the windshield to successfully remove it. However, when I tapped the ice on the sidewalk mirrors I found out that my scraper was tougher than the glass and cracked one. Feel free to learn from my mistake. Thanks Chris!

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Great video mate, some very handy tips you have shown. I also like to lay a tarp over the bonnet when camping in the snow, it's like parking your car in the garage over night. It does help to start the engine of your car the next morning after it's been covered in snow. Another tip i do is don't park your car with the hand brake pulled on. Moisture on the hand brake cable can freeze over night and you might not be able to release the hand brake the next day.