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

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Fix This House

Fix This House

Күн бұрын

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@carfvallrightsreservedwith6649
@carfvallrightsreservedwith6649 Жыл бұрын
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
@shaggymcdaniel3216 Жыл бұрын
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.
@MoonbeameSmith
@MoonbeameSmith 20 күн бұрын
I have noticed that most modern cars already turn on the A/C when in the defrost mode. I crack a window to help it clear faster when I first get in the car as frosty air is a drier If you live in cold counter, invest in a block heater too..
@personincognito3989
@personincognito3989 19 күн бұрын
​@@MoonbeameSmithcars in cold country come with block heaters already. I know I live in northern Canada
@shiningstar7643
@shiningstar7643 2 ай бұрын
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.😊
@johnhiggins4470
@johnhiggins4470 Жыл бұрын
Carrying a can of de-icer would help a lot with the glass too.
@xLopez210x
@xLopez210x 2 жыл бұрын
I’m happy to see someone posting this for Gen Z that is just figuring out the wonderful world of driving in winter.
@FixThisHouse
@FixThisHouse 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the amazing feedback! Yes just throwing out a winter refresher course 👍🏽😊
@alainbrisebois8334
@alainbrisebois8334 Жыл бұрын
How to drive in winter is a hole different video. Poahahaha !!
@percyhawkins716
@percyhawkins716 Жыл бұрын
Now they just need to be taught how to change a flat tire.
@janeclarke-cj6md
@janeclarke-cj6md Жыл бұрын
Also you can use very coarse cat litter for getting unstuck. It works, and is something I learned in the 1980s
@percyhawkins716
@percyhawkins716 Жыл бұрын
I knew that in the 70's!
@jhwatchlist6927
@jhwatchlist6927 Жыл бұрын
Okay, you're older than Jane! @@percyhawkins716
@KenjaajneK
@KenjaajneK Жыл бұрын
true true... another great one is to have #Ashes in you car.... the smallest layer will regain traction over ice & snow....
@SarahRegina29
@SarahRegina29 26 күн бұрын
ALL cat litter, like Cats Pride? Sorry, snow starts tomorrow and Ace didn't give me the amount of ice melt I ordered.
@PureSpirit347
@PureSpirit347 25 күн бұрын
Good idea! I got stuck once in snow/ice going up a hill. I happened to have two flattened cardboard boxes in my boot. On this day, I used them in the hope it would help. They did the job so now I always carry two heavy duty collapsed cardboard boxes in my boot. Light to carry and takes up no real space.
@lindamcgee4457
@lindamcgee4457 Жыл бұрын
Very helpful. Thank you
@QuickWorksBeauty
@QuickWorksBeauty Жыл бұрын
Excellent video!
@rn4l62
@rn4l62 Жыл бұрын
Kitty litter can help under tires on ice. Maybe put a jug in your trunk with other emergency supplies
@sunfish87
@sunfish87 Жыл бұрын
I agree.
@MoonbeameSmith
@MoonbeameSmith 20 күн бұрын
if you have rear wheel drive (and/or a pick up truck) put 3or more 50 pound bags of kitty litter in the trunk/bed (if a bed put them in garbage bags to keep dry) the extra weight will help with traction and the litter can be used for traction if stuck on ice. A 50 of rock salt wouldn't hurt either. You can also buy sandbox sand in 50 pound bags
@barryg4927
@barryg4927 Жыл бұрын
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.
@bennyautrey9681
@bennyautrey9681 Жыл бұрын
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
@MoonbeameSmith
@MoonbeameSmith 20 күн бұрын
I agree.. Nothing liquid in a lock, not oil not silicone not nothing.. dirt gets stuck in the liquid and ruins the lock over time. I keep a pipe lighter (like a torch ) for stubborn icy locks.. Just don't het it up tooo much..
@RaechelleBennett782
@RaechelleBennett782 Жыл бұрын
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
@hleigh7201 4 ай бұрын
Great idea! Thank you
@RaechelleBennett782
@RaechelleBennett782 4 ай бұрын
​@@hleigh7201You're welcome
@rickengen5249
@rickengen5249 Жыл бұрын
Thanks
@belakiss8861
@belakiss8861 Ай бұрын
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.
@cheriemancaruso6160
@cheriemancaruso6160 Жыл бұрын
Great video!!! Super helpful!!
@janetbade2774
@janetbade2774 Жыл бұрын
Floor mats was a great idea 🥶
@radiancemovement
@radiancemovement 21 күн бұрын
BRILLIANT!
@otarsulava
@otarsulava Жыл бұрын
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
@Joce123 Жыл бұрын
Brilliant.
@IvanButtkoff
@IvanButtkoff Ай бұрын
Water/vinegar 2:1 mix in a spray bottle work to defrost windows and mirrors.
@GeneralKato
@GeneralKato Жыл бұрын
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.
@MoonbeameSmith
@MoonbeameSmith 20 күн бұрын
Put those supplies and more (spare gloves, a couple of mylar blankets, a jar of "organic" peanut butter ( all peanuts, no additives) hand warmers and/or body warmers, in a purpose bought tool box Put some sort of marking on it (Mine has yellow tape stripes) so you know its there Back seat is best so you don't have to deal with trunks or climbing over seats. Remember to take out the food come spring.. like when you take off the snows. I use a UCO candle heater as they are safer and easier to deal with.
@human1513
@human1513 2 жыл бұрын
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
@FixThisHouse 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing these great tips! 🙏🏽😊
@rnordquest
@rnordquest Жыл 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
@igorpotocnik7231 Жыл бұрын
@@rnordquest Or under your armpit, where's plenty of heat.
@MoonbeameSmith
@MoonbeameSmith 20 күн бұрын
NEVER put the candles on the dash unless you like a broken windshield keep candle in the cup holder but PAY Attention. An UCO candle heater is Much better.
@boyczk2
@boyczk2 Жыл бұрын
Pam cooking spray is very good
@HeatherF512
@HeatherF512 Жыл бұрын
Spray your snow shovels with Pam. Snow doesn’t stick as much and slides off easier. Been doing this for years!
@JR-lb4ng
@JR-lb4ng Жыл бұрын
You can also use rubbing alcohol to remove ice from your windshield and windows and mirrors
@archangelvvv
@archangelvvv Жыл бұрын
Yes, but it's better to use 1 Part Rubbing Alcohol to 2 Parts Water! It works every time, instantly!
@michelecason4206
@michelecason4206 26 күн бұрын
Antibacterial hand wash worked to clean windshield. Had a lot from being a Nurse during COVID. If no scraper or can't find use a plastic cooking spatula. Tarps work as well on windshield.
@shehzadfazal224
@shehzadfazal224 Жыл бұрын
like windshield cover tip 🤗
@vickilindberg6336
@vickilindberg6336 Жыл бұрын
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
@keithevans4643
@keithevans4643 Жыл бұрын
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.
@beerich2117
@beerich2117 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the good tips. I hate that windshield rubbing noise. Im glad to be able to get rid of it.😉
@FixThisHouse
@FixThisHouse Жыл бұрын
I’m glad I could be of help! 🙏🏽👍🏽😊
@SledDog5678
@SledDog5678 Жыл 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!
@CP-ji2bb
@CP-ji2bb Жыл бұрын
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.
@lstroud454
@lstroud454 25 күн бұрын
Wowwwww .... i thinkkkkk "you" 'mighttttt' be a Prepper 😉👍👏🤗
@BROutdoorz
@BROutdoorz Жыл бұрын
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👍🏻
@josephukedaddy0548
@josephukedaddy0548 2 жыл бұрын
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.
@personincognito3989
@personincognito3989 19 күн бұрын
I live in a northern country. I have never heard of people dying from this
@Azureecosse
@Azureecosse Жыл бұрын
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
@igorpotocnik7231 Жыл 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
@bogy912 Жыл 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...
@MoonbeameSmith
@MoonbeameSmith 20 күн бұрын
My winter kit includes a tool box in my back seat containing at least: uco candle heater, pocket /glove/body heat packs, lighters, flash light + extra batteries, a couple of bicycle flashing lights (to put on roof or antennae or where ever so help can find me) more spare batts, mylar blankets (4) extra gloves , cheap ass socks for mittens and pulled over shoes/boots for traction, pure peanut butter and plastic spoons (for food and internal heat), cheap ass power bars, spare meds I need to live, canned horn, and a few other things.. Most procures at a dollar store or equiv. you can put the socks over the wiper blades if needs be. My trunk has 3 50 pound bags of cheap ass kitty litter (no additives I don't need) both for traction and for ballast.
@gryhze
@gryhze Жыл бұрын
A pair of rubber wheel chocks. Fire extinguisher. Leather work gloves. Flares. Tarp.
@rachelmaier1057
@rachelmaier1057 Жыл бұрын
Thank you, I like the car mats info and plastic bags. Also the w-40 silicone spray info. Glad you shared your video. 👍🇺🇸
@MoonbeameSmith
@MoonbeameSmith 20 күн бұрын
If you can't pop up your wiper blades, put old socks on them instead. You get a centipedes worth at Mall Wart for a couple of bucks.. Make good emergency mittens too. If you get large ones they can go over your shoes/boots to give you traction..
@4ever1rc
@4ever1rc 2 жыл бұрын
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
@kellismith4329 Жыл бұрын
Yep, don’t drive around in tshirt and sandals, it’ when th longjohns are needed
@afzalhussain605
@afzalhussain605 Жыл бұрын
Fantastic! I also keep a sand and salt mixture in winter for just in case
@FixThisHouse
@FixThisHouse Жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing! 🙏🏽😊
@TomGiortzinis
@TomGiortzinis Жыл бұрын
Very interesting tips but I think I'll just stay home and wait for Spring :P
@robertclifton2211
@robertclifton2211 Жыл бұрын
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.
@guzmancharles7
@guzmancharles7 Жыл бұрын
Great video, thanks👍
@VineV-Dutch
@VineV-Dutch Жыл бұрын
Best tip ever: install a parking heater. Oil, coolant, interior all heated up before departure.
@di4085
@di4085 Жыл бұрын
Excelent tips! Thank you.
@fazalrahim6889
@fazalrahim6889 Жыл бұрын
Great❤❤❤
@ronwatson4135
@ronwatson4135 15 күн бұрын
Informative Video. If I could add something is *NEVER* warm your car engine and then put on the Defrosters when the weather is below freezing. The warm air hitting the cold windshield will cause the windshield to crack. You did it correctly in the video but I thought I would add this little bit that many have learned the hard way.
@sq7384
@sq7384 Жыл бұрын
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.
@ruthspillman546
@ruthspillman546 27 күн бұрын
Great tips!!! I do not think I can get out with so much snow and ice and more coming!!! But I will use some of vfc these tips after this storm is over and I can get out. Tks so much!!!
@RoseWoodruff
@RoseWoodruff 2 жыл бұрын
Also, put an extra blanket and GLOVES in your rig!!!
@FixThisHouse
@FixThisHouse 2 жыл бұрын
That’s very smart! Yes definitely! Thank you for sharing! 👍🏽😊
@direwolf6234
@direwolf6234 Жыл бұрын
small folding shovel & flares ....
@chachab9239
@chachab9239 Жыл бұрын
Blanket and plastic bags to put over shoes and hands if have sit awhile.
@ourv9603
@ourv9603 2 күн бұрын
Winnebago recommends spraying the rubber seal around the slide outs with DRY LUBE with PTFE which is Teflon. !
@coolraul07
@coolraul07 Жыл бұрын
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.
@Coconutoilcrazy
@Coconutoilcrazy 10 күн бұрын
2 parts rubbing alcohol with one part water and a squirt of dish soap in a spray bottle for deicing. Works great, I use it to pretreat the car windows as well as after the snow falls. Pretreat the driveway with rocksalt, it helps prevent ice and makes shoveling much easier, it doesn freeze to the driveway. Use the silicone spray on the snow shovel to prevent the snow from sticking to it, the snow slides right off.
@TimFordOfficial
@TimFordOfficial Жыл бұрын
wd 40 doesnt wreck interior panels its actually a great detailing cleaner.
@LessThanHandy
@LessThanHandy 2 жыл бұрын
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
@FixThisHouse 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the feedback! Yes definitely a must maintenance item for winter ❄️ 🥶
@jackmeldrum5329
@jackmeldrum5329 3 ай бұрын
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.
@dl7596
@dl7596 Жыл бұрын
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.
@nadogrl
@nadogrl Жыл бұрын
Yes, make sure you have a garage, and stay home.
@mikegrok
@mikegrok 2 жыл бұрын
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
@warriormanmaxx8991 Жыл 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
@PatG-xd8qn Жыл 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
@mikegrok Жыл 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.
@franklewisjr6071
@franklewisjr6071 8 ай бұрын
Exceptional video, thank you!!!
@tekpic04
@tekpic04 Жыл бұрын
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
@LOLONO666 Жыл бұрын
can we use candles to keep the engine warm ?😅
@marywatkins9438
@marywatkins9438 Жыл бұрын
@@LOLONO666I wouldn’t.
@cjstransp9091
@cjstransp9091 2 жыл бұрын
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
@FixThisHouse 2 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! 🙏🏽😊
@ismetavresk1986
@ismetavresk1986 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing with ter tips with us! Happy holidays everyone ans may universe bless ev😊ery one of you !
@khalidjamal1009
@khalidjamal1009 Ай бұрын
Thank you very much. I really like the car mats usage and filling the gas tank to have better traction.
@mazepa-slavaukrayini932
@mazepa-slavaukrayini932 Жыл бұрын
👍Excellent recommendations! Thank you Sir.
@FixThisHouse
@FixThisHouse Жыл бұрын
I’m glad I could be of help! 🙏🏽😊
@cathjanewhittaker5512
@cathjanewhittaker5512 Ай бұрын
I was scraping my windows whilst the engine was running and somehow the car locked itself with keys in the ignition. My bag with my phone in was in the car . I couldn't get in my home as i had locked up. Had to get help to break in my house to get the spare key and that wouldn't open the car either ,luckily i saw a tik tok that showed how to take cover of car door handle to use key manually. I have no idea how this happened but i will definitely be using these tips on this video to save all that scraping etc
@oimate4201
@oimate4201 Ай бұрын
Thanks for the tips. In regards to using your vehicles heater for defrosting, since the heater gets its heat from the engine, it is ideal to allow your engine to warm up before turning your heater on. This way your engine won’t be running cold longer than it has to (you warm up too before you exercise, right?), and you should also have warmer heat for defrosting (verses from a cold engine = cold heater output).
@lindocielito32
@lindocielito32 Жыл бұрын
Me gustó tu forma de explicar gracias muchas gracias 🙏
@ychongy
@ychongy 2 жыл бұрын
Best tip is to stay home
@FixThisHouse
@FixThisHouse 2 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
@mustwereallydothis 2 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
@wingkinwong9082 Жыл бұрын
If possible, Yes.
@windrider2857
@windrider2857 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tips and tricks.
@trishaporte
@trishaporte Жыл 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.
@cherylchengsheng9330
@cherylchengsheng9330 17 күн бұрын
You dont have to worry when you have a remote start and heat works great. Have your car checked and prepared and ready for winter.
@martindubreuil6289
@martindubreuil6289 Жыл бұрын
Thank you great ideas❤😊
@curlzq7403
@curlzq7403 Жыл бұрын
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.
@mediumtraceylockwood
@mediumtraceylockwood 16 күн бұрын
Thank you ❤
@Eckander
@Eckander 20 күн бұрын
Keep a bag or 2 of sand in our boot. Helps make the car heavier, and when stuck use the sand for traction.... 🎉
@hleigh7201
@hleigh7201 4 ай бұрын
Great video! Thank you for some really good tips!
@mattieruth2171
@mattieruth2171 17 күн бұрын
1. WD 40 on weatherstrip with a rag 2. WD 40 to spray keyhole and 3. WD 40wiper blades 4. Snow chains; first-aid kit, ratchet straps, a case of water, portable jump starter and a flashlight 5. Check tires for air and tread 6. Use floor mats for tractions if stuck 7. Cover mirrors with plastic bags a front windshield with plastic bag or blanket. 8. Lift windshield wipers 9. Run defrost for about 5 -10 mins. 10. Carry ice scraper or use a hard card. Bonus tip 1: don’t park on top of steep driveway Bonus tip #2: have a full tank of gas for weight Bonus tip #3: carry a shovel
@shanekline8554
@shanekline8554 Жыл бұрын
rock salt in yourctrunk for weight also helps for tracktion
@FixThisHouse
@FixThisHouse Жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing! 🙏🏽😊
@abdulsattarmohammed3676
@abdulsattarmohammed3676 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing ❤.
@FixThisHouse
@FixThisHouse Жыл бұрын
I’m glad I could be of help! 👍🏽🙏🏽😊
@Wajeeha222
@Wajeeha222 Ай бұрын
Thanks so much!
@judyoliveira2821
@judyoliveira2821 20 күн бұрын
Thanks so much.🇨🇦
@beanie1954
@beanie1954 Жыл бұрын
Thanks. These are great tips.
@VineV-Dutch
@VineV-Dutch Жыл бұрын
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
@chion918 Жыл 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_
@IS3FIDDY_ Жыл 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
@BN-pd9tf Жыл 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
@toddsjogren5589 Жыл 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.
@frankvesterdahl6510
@frankvesterdahl6510 Жыл бұрын
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
@IChooseJesus9091 Жыл бұрын
Sprinkler fluid? You mean windshield washer fluid?
@psvyme48ph45
@psvyme48ph45 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for you help bro 🙏 ❤
@ritagoodhead205
@ritagoodhead205 29 күн бұрын
Thank you
@karimatz
@karimatz Жыл бұрын
Helpful thank you!
@terry-lynnsmith8464
@terry-lynnsmith8464 29 күн бұрын
Great ideas, thx!
@hughtempleton8640
@hughtempleton8640 Жыл бұрын
Great video ❤
@pnowikow
@pnowikow Жыл бұрын
Didn't think to use a floor matt as a traction device
@beanie1954
@beanie1954 Жыл бұрын
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
@chrisms6446 Жыл 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).
@carolinassanchez7114
@carolinassanchez7114 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much. This was excellent information. God bless
@FixThisHouse
@FixThisHouse Жыл бұрын
You are so welcome🙏🏽😊
@corinneyeager
@corinneyeager 12 күн бұрын
Thank YOU maglite for helping this video to get to ME 😊😊😊😊
@thuynguyen-yg3cs
@thuynguyen-yg3cs Жыл бұрын
Thanks for your message
@RockyMtnGobblers
@RockyMtnGobblers 2 ай бұрын
If you're going to store water in your car for an emergency, make sure the container is not full so if it freezes, the ice has room to expand without breaking your container. That said, plastic heating in a hot car releases chemicals into your water, so there's that. I also keep matches and a fire starter in my car.
@caroles5258
@caroles5258 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks I really needed to know this.
@FixThisHouse
@FixThisHouse 2 жыл бұрын
You are most welcome Carole! 🙏🏽😊
@motopat06
@motopat06 Жыл бұрын
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
@Leslie224466 Жыл бұрын
Studded tires only in jurisdictions where legal.
@Leslie224466
@Leslie224466 Жыл бұрын
Studded winter tires only in jurisdictions where they are legal.
@Ebs2424
@Ebs2424 Жыл 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.)
@mikidelic4303
@mikidelic4303 Жыл бұрын
I suggest you, instead of WD40, use the glycerin, which is more effective.
@whysoserious514
@whysoserious514 Жыл бұрын
Super helpfull thanks
@pankajpatel4441
@pankajpatel4441 Жыл бұрын
Excellent information
@jackwatsonepic626
@jackwatsonepic626 Жыл бұрын
Keep a shovel and a coat in the boot of your car in case you break down or get stuck in a snow drift.👍🇬🇧
@sharonmorrison6693
@sharonmorrison6693 Ай бұрын
Great video! I would also say to have extra pair of gloves, neck warmer, hat and blanket to keep warm.
@MsAsheeraA
@MsAsheeraA 14 күн бұрын
Cheap cat litter is also good to have in the car for traction
@travelandeats8518
@travelandeats8518 Ай бұрын
I was at work the other day 2am and put key in door and it didn’t turn so I was locked out at work. I bought battery for key fob lesson learned always have key fob. Cold weather!!!!
@arth.4196
@arth.4196 2 жыл бұрын
Great moving to Colorado soon.
@FixThisHouse
@FixThisHouse 2 жыл бұрын
Safe travels my friend! 🙏🏽 and congrats!
@donnaduhamel6004
@donnaduhamel6004 Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@wingkinwong9082
@wingkinwong9082 Жыл 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.
@JWEmbry-wc7qi
@JWEmbry-wc7qi 2 жыл бұрын
Really good info man, thanks.
@FixThisHouse
@FixThisHouse 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching! 🙏🏽😊
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