10 Winter Car HACKS TIPS & TRICKS That Could SAVE YOUR LIFE! DIY

[@carfvallrightsreservedwith6649]

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.

[@shaggymcdaniel3216]

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.

[@rachelmaier1057]

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

[@janeclarke-cj6md]

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

[@percyhawkins716]

I knew that in the 70's!

[@jhwatchlist6927]

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

[@KenjaajneK]

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

[@xLopez210x]

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

[@FixThisHouse]

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

[@alainbrisebois8334]

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

[@percyhawkins716]

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

[@ychongy]

Best tip is to stay home

[@FixThisHouse]

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

[@mustwereallydothis]

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

[@wingkinwong9082]

If possible, Yes.

[@windrider2857]

Thanks for the tips and tricks.

[@trishaporte]

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.

[@johnhiggins4470]

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

[@lindamcgee4457]

Very helpful. Thank you

[@bennyautrey9681]

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

[@rn4l62]

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

[@sunfish87]

I agree.

[@QuickWorksBeauty]

Excellent video!

[@barryg4927]

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.

[@josephukedaddy0548]

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.

[@GeneralKato]

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.

[@otarsulava]

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]

Brilliant.

[@human1513]

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]

Thank you for sharing these great tips! 🙏🏽😊

[@rnordquest]

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

[@igorpotocnik7231]

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

[@RaechelleBennett782]

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.

[@hleigh7201]

Great idea! Thank you

[@RaechelleBennett782]

​@@hleigh7201You're welcome

[@boyczk2]

Pam cooking spray is very good

[@HeatherF512]

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

[@JR-lb4ng]

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

[@archangelvvv]

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

[@cheriemancaruso6160]

Great video!!! Super helpful!!

[@janetbade2774]

Floor mats was a great idea 🥶

[@Azureecosse]

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]

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]

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...

[@CP-ji2bb]

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.

[@shiningstar7643]

There's a couple of other tips that I would find very easy and helpful. Always keep an extra jacket, blanket, socks and gloves. This is just in case your other things get wet you have something extra that's dry to put on. 👍🏾 Very great tips by the way.😊

[@shehzadfazal224]

like windshield cover tip 🤗

[@4ever1rc]

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]

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

[@guzmancharles7]

Great video, thanks👍

[@curlzq7403]

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.

[@beerich2117]

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

[@FixThisHouse]

I’m glad I could be of help! 🙏🏽👍🏽😊

[@SledDog5678]

@ 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!

[@rickengen5249]

Thanks

[@afzalhussain605]

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

[@FixThisHouse]

Thank you for sharing! 🙏🏽😊

[@VineV-Dutch]

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]

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_]

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]

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]

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.

[@RoseWoodruff]

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

[@FixThisHouse]

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

[@direwolf6234]

small folding shovel & flares ....

[@chachab9239]

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

[@fazalrahim6889]

Great❤❤❤

[@keithevans4643]

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.

[@dl7596]

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.

[@di4085]

Excelent tips! Thank you.

[@vickilindberg6336]

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

[@franklewisjr6071]

Exceptional video, thank you!!!

[@VineV-Dutch]

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

[@BROutdoorz]

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👍🏻

[@TimFordOfficial]

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

[@hleigh7201]

Great video! Thank you for some really good tips!

[@mazepa-slavaukrayini932]

👍Excellent recommendations! Thank you Sir.

[@FixThisHouse]

I’m glad I could be of help! 🙏🏽😊

[@martindubreuil6289]

Thank you great ideas❤😊

[@TomGiortzinis]

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

[@gryhze]

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

[@abdulsattarmohammed3676]

Thanks for sharing ❤.

[@FixThisHouse]

I’m glad I could be of help! 👍🏽🙏🏽😊

[@khalidjamal1009]

Thank you very much. I really like the car mats usage and filling the gas tank to have better traction.

[@sq7384]

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.

[@LessThanHandy]

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]

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

[@jackmeldrum5329]

I was waiting to say you forgot a flat shovel but you got it at the end 😆 a small metal flathead shovel is even better than a snow shovel though. Takes up less space and it's better for digging snow from under your vehicle if you end up in the ditch or deep snow. I like the plastic bag idea.

[@shanekline8554]

rock salt in yourctrunk for weight also helps for tracktion

[@FixThisHouse]

Thank you for sharing! 🙏🏽😊

[@mikegrok]

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]

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

[@PatG-xd8qn]

​@@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]

@@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.

[@karimatz]

Helpful thank you!

[@lindocielito32]

Me gustó tu forma de explicar gracias muchas gracias 🙏

[@beanie1954]

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]

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).

[@mikidelic4303]

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

[@hughtempleton8640]

Great video ❤

[@tekpic04]

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]

can we use candles to keep the engine warm ?😅

[@marywatkins9438]

@@LOLONO666I wouldn’t.

[@pnowikow]

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

[@ismetavresk1986]

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

[@sharonmorrison6693]

Great video! I would also say to have extra pair of gloves, neck warmer, hat and blanket to keep warm.

[@psvyme48ph45]

Thank you for you help bro 🙏 ❤

[@nadogrl]

Yes, make sure you have a garage, and stay home.

[@Paulorama]

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.

[@motopat06]

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]

Studded tires only in jurisdictions where legal.

[@Leslie224466]

Studded winter tires only in jurisdictions where they are legal.

[@Ebs2424]

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.)

[@beanie1954]

Thanks. These are great tips.

[@caroles5258]

Thanks I really needed to know this.

[@FixThisHouse]

You are most welcome Carole! 🙏🏽😊

[@vleonardi68]

Thank you so much for this tip😊

[@cjstransp9091]

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]

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! 🙏🏽😊

[@whysoserious514]

Super helpfull thanks

[@carolinassanchez7114]

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

[@FixThisHouse]

You are so welcome🙏🏽😊

[@hfamepham2094]

Thanks for your video

[@pankajpatel4441]

Excellent information

[@chictastic]

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]

Cat litter works great - get the cheap litter.

[@sandraimboden6660]

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]

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😊

[@robertclifton2211]

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.

[@anniechange3427]

Thanks great tips👍

[@FixThisHouse]

You are most welcome Annie! 🙏🏽😊

[@donnaduhamel6004]

Thanks!

[@wingkinwong9082]

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.

[@Lastcallrepent]

No grease on windows ever ! Blurring will be forever 😮

[@tino2tino]

GREAT VIDEO

[@SledDog5678]

Great information. Thank you.

[@oz7245]

Carry trans fluid it can be used for oil or transmission.

[@coolraul07]

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.

[@JWEmbry-wc7qi]

Really good info man, thanks.

[@FixThisHouse]

Thank you for watching! 🙏🏽😊

[@arth.4196]

Great moving to Colorado soon.

[@FixThisHouse]

Safe travels my friend! 🙏🏽 and congrats!

[@johnlennon1049]

Great stuff to know!

[@IvanButtkoff]

Water/vinegar 2:1 mix in a spray bottle work to defrost windows and mirrors.

[@darlenecrone5585]

Thank you so much

[@FixThisHouse]

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

[@wingkinwong9082]

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.

[@colacoca2000able]

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

[@FixThisHouse]

Thank you for sharing! 🙏🏽😊

[@ElecPrizyy]

thanks for the tips

[@FixThisHouse]

I’m glad I could be of help! 🙏🏽😊👍🏽

[@mujahidhussain8815]

Wonderful buddy

[@belakiss8861]

way better is Graphite Spray, apply to the weather stripping and if you use a key to open your door spray the Graphite in the key hole. You will never have problems again even in the worse freezing rain.

[@thuynguyen-yg3cs]

Thanks for your message

[@reginaangell5327]

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.

[@paulfonseca1389]

How often should I spray my door

[@jackwatsonepic626]

I know it might sound silly, but use your hair dryer on an extension lead and you'll have no problems. Warm your engine up, warm your windscreen up and. After scraping the excess snow off your windscreen.(windshield) and locks I laughed when an older guy told me about this , . Hack But I tell you it works. And I've been doing it for 20 years , now. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@garyi8608]

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

[@GilliMarieMoody]

THANKS.

[@rc4688]

Can you coat the windshield with WD40?