How to Prepare your Car for a Blizzard

[@johnliu7811]

4:07 He said hummer. This is some serious foreshadowing.

[@konstantinoszoptsis8703]

Easter egg for "dream car video"

[@miggmog6302]

No he’s always wanted one

[@gsjourney3054]

Migg Mog he’s got a hummer

[@miggmog6302]

Ugh I forgot my name yea I know but the other guy said Chris was foreshadowing that he has getting a hummer ,I say no since he’s always said he’s wanted a hummer he just couldn’t afford one

[@gsjourney3054]

Migg Mog ohh yea I’m glad he got it though makes me happy seeing a big KZbinr not wanting a sports car or a super car Chris keeps it simple they’re great suvs tho I can’t lie but yea I don’t think he was trying to hint like you said

[@cmgtbone]

1. Give your self extra time to travel as you may not be able to travel at full road speed if the snowstorm is bad. 2. Break twice as early and don't break hard so you don't slide or need to have the cars antilock breaks engage. 3. Accerate gently so you don't loose traction.

[@christianbugatticg]

You forgot to add that you need non freezing blinker fluid

[@chrisfix]

haha, thanks! Like this stuff: kzbin.info/www/bejne/e2eqpIued8dkZs0

[@brendancross2767]

That's because blinker fluid doesn't freeze It won't freeze until something like .5 Kelvin, -272.65°C, go ahead and convert to °F

[@guyontheinternet8891]

@@brendancross2767 Um yeah that's really cold and at that point we would be Ice Age cold lol

[@jacobhanekamp2534]

@@guyontheinternet8891 that's like Liquid Nitrogen cold

[@guyontheinternet8891]

@@jacobhanekamp2534 Colder than that actually. I think its like under 400 bellow and liquid nitrogen is about 320 bellow 0.

[@Shazzkid]

Also turn your traction control off if you get stuck or your wheels start spinning too much

[@river1403]

don't you mean turn it on?

[@Shazzkid]

@@river1403 no off. To get moving from a standstill position when you're wheels are spinning, turn TC off, then turn it back on again once you get moving.

[@justinlamb3822]

My trucks traction control is always off

[@Shazzkid]

@@justinlamb3822 my car never came with TC 😁

[@KuntalGhosh]

@@Shazzkid lol what?

[@MitchRiedstra]

I can't tell you how many people I've been able to dig out with nothing more than that folding shovel over the years. It's such an invaluable tool that will pay for itself over and over and over again.

[@xpritulx]

True

[@Meta-Drew]

My grandparents gave me a collapsible snow shovel for my 16th birthday and it has saved myself and a few other people. Had it in my cars for 15 years until last year my kid niece saw it and wanted it to play with so I let her have it so she or her mother wouldn't throw a tantrum, I saw it the other day, I will be repossessing it before next winter.

[@MrLobsterity]

Those collapsible shovels are not very good, their bent shape gets in the way when you try to get snow from under a standard road car. Went to visit my granny in winter, got stuck in the snow near her country house, i tried to dig myself out with exactly same shovel, after ten minutes i gave up and went to my granny by foot to ask for a real shovel. That was the best greeting ever. And after that case i bought a real shovel. An old soviet short sapper shovel (lol), but any short 3$ shovel from any gardening store will be as good, and of the same shape.

[@finnkennedy2401]

I live in California the most I need to prep for are heat waves

[@BrAnd0n_1103]

Try Arizona

[@oobert_6874]

@@BrAnd0n_1103 try Las Vegas

[@BrAnd0n_1103]

oobert _ is the same temp where I am

[@ne9835]

@@BrAnd0n_1103 True!!!

[@evansmine8]

Go ahead and try Florida, where I’m from lol

[@2tomana7ue]

It's almost 5 years now since you mentioned a 4wd Hummer, and now you have it... :)

[@sushamamohapatra2485]

9 yrs

[@briansmobile1]

The jacket and thermals are great and so is water and batteries, but the water and batteries become useless if they're cold enough. I put the water and batteries in the the warm gear to keep them insulated.

[@chrisfix]

briansmobile1 Thanks Brian. The cell phone battery charger does pretty good in the cold surprisingly but def after a week or two you will lose power so great suggestion!

[@briansmobile1]

No problem brother! When I'm up skiing my water in my coat gets stiff and won't come out. And my ipod fully charged only lasts about 30 minutes unless I keep it in contact with my skin. Same sitch happens when things are left in the truck. : D

[@chrisfix]

briansmobile1 haha, yea, I have had bad luck with car batteries this winter so I feel ya on that lol. Maybe because my battery chargers are brand new they last a week in the cold? I wont question it as long as it works haha!

[@justinlegend8800]

Lithium batteries work at a colder temperature than your standard batteries. They are more expensive, but worth the price if you live in a cold climate.

[@RedBullishTrading]

If you need to use your battery block charger, just put it on your pocket and warm it up. It will come back to life :)

[@JRSCars]

Chris said slide in a Hummer 5 years ago, then bought one. Awesome inspiration to all of us in the motoring community. Started my own KZbin channel thanks to Chris!

[@londonoalex]

I thought some people might find useful especially if you're going to be moving your car into a cold climate for a couple weeks is, add an engine block heater to your car. and make sure your washer fluid is not specialized for removing bugs but with a very low freezing point specialized for the cold. if you're going to be driving in the snow a lot get winter tires if you're going off road or way up North, consider getting Tire chains. Glow sticks, flairs or pylons are an extra touch butt still worth getting.

[@chrisfix]

Thanks for the tips!

[@funnypranker34]

My list is: Good tires A good vehicle Balls to drive on the slush and ice

[@OcelotTheGreat]

Absolutely. Never save money on winter tires. I bought Good Year Arctic Ice with spikes and happy as never.

[@Infinityhorus01]

To bad spikes are illegal in germany, well actually its good because they absolutely destroy the roads and have awful traction on patches of road without snow or ice on it. We use chains, they have even better traction than spikes and you can take them off if their not needed anymore.

[@OcelotTheGreat]

Good tires with spikes have good traction on any kind of road. I am using them.

[@Willthelittleman]

Peter Kapica weeeell, i have winter tires and the balls but I have a slammed Volvo 740 so it's like a boat just gliding...

[@MrTrainFrog]

Volvo 740 solves all problems

[@davidcervantes8738]

Cat litter is good to get traction if you get stuck

[@chrisfix]

Thanks for the tip

[@overknight5278]

david cervantes i was looking for this one, but its a midwestern thing i think, i saw a buzzfeed video like that. I carry it in my car. Dusl purpose. Never run out for my kitty and if i get stuck i can use that

[@Boebus666]

Cats are even better

[@grizzlygrizzle]

A couple of bags of sand for the back of the truck or the trunk are better. Cat litter is made of clay, and when it gets wet, it gets slimy. I went through lots of winters with the 5 2WD pickups I owned. Tire chains are excellent, too. I once drove through 40" deep snow with a 2WD pickup with chains, but I had to go offroad to get around all the cars stopped dead on the highway. Personally, I think 4WD is a hell of a waste of money, except for people who live in the wilderness, deep snow country or mud country. And a manual transmission is a lot better for getting un-stuck in snow or mud than an automatic. There's a lot of unnecessary debt slavery out there for the sake of the marginal cost of auto transmissions and the 4WD that they necessitate, which can amount to 1/3 of the cost of the basic vehicle.

[@greaterfleshmachine]

unfortunately the cheapest cat litters are made of clay, which will make everything SO slimy when you're trying to get traction -- just get salt. keeping in your car will give it more weight too.

[@KennyAIngram]

Very surprised you forgot to mention having winter/rubber floor mats. This is one of the most important things because if you're constantly tracking snow into your vehicle and it's being absorbed into the carpeting in the floor, your car is going to rust very quickly underneath.

[@ILikeMetricMusic]

I would also add a warm blanket to the stuff kept in the car during winter

[@TengrioftheCrimsonSky]

We have almost the same load out, though I have a pair of snow pants and MREs as my food. I'd also throw in a fire starting device that the driver is competent with.

[@chrisfix]

Awesome and great additional items!

[@TengrioftheCrimsonSky]

@@chrisfix also I am currently working on a 95 Jeep Grand Cherokee, It's low on mileage and damage but it seems to always get a new minor problem each year. I have taken it to dealerships and local owned shops but can't seem to get a good pulse on how to catch some of these things early. Any tips from a veteran driveway mechanic?

[@sushamamohapatra2485]

It is best to have a flameless heater because fire will die in snow

[@joeljivblad1995]

in sweden we get our old volvos, bmw's etc and go out snowdrifting :)

[@132jole]

are there any mercedes w124's ??

[@joeljivblad1995]

Not rly, atelast not where i live

[@132jole]

too bad...it's a great car

[@dougjohnsonbushcraftandbjj5561]

loved my old Volvo s60R in the snow

[@davidfakhimi4296]

Fluffy Hahaha tar skotern

[@harrymatthews8000]

Why am I watching this I don't have a car And I live in the middle of nowhere In Australia

[@sensiblewheels]

lol me too.. ( for most of what you said) but knowledge doesn't hurt and maybe you'll move out later and use all these tips .

[@carters2481]

lol

[@harrymatthews8000]

+Anirudh Appala maybe man sorry it took me so long to respond

[@NotQuiteMelvin]

why am I watching this in Ireland during summer oh I also don't really have a car

[@harrymatthews8000]

NotQuiteMelvin I'm sure we will both get cars soon

[@notnimify]

Once again man very good and informative video. Living in Switzerland all this is pretty much the norm with the addition of a wool blanket. Keep em coming Chris allways looking forward to your vids

[@zefsios]

Very useful! We had some heavy snowfall around here! Thumbs up! You also need a head lamp, to have your hands free and counter skidding snow chains for the wheels!

[@matt9741]

4:08, “I don’t care if you have a 4 wheel drive hummer” Remember the days when you didn’t have a hummer? :D

[@bigboyrise]

Very good tips, I could add that: 1. When going on the highway or on a high speed road, try to stay 10-20 mph under the road speed limit, speed limits on most roads are thought for normal conditions. 2. If you have a manual/semiautomatic gearbox, it's a good idea to use higher gears than usual so you have less chances to lose grip on the traction wheels, also try to be more gentle with the throttle (1000 rpm to 2500 rpm on diesel and 1000 rpm to 3000 rpm on gasoline). 3. Be as gentle as posible with braking and the stearing, ABS could not work at all if there is ice or snow on the road, causing the wheels to lock and the car to slide. 4. If you lose control of the vehicle at low speeds (under about 30-40 mph) do not use the brakes to regain control, it's best to lower a gear engaging the clutch the shortest amounth of time possible and try to control the slide with the stearing wheel, in some cases giving it a bit of throttle can also help, but I wouldn't recommend it if you haven't done it before. These tips are also usefull on heavy rain to avoid aquaplaning.

[@InternetDude]

Here's a tip you didn't mention. If stuck, you can use your floor mats, put them under the powered wheels to get grip (hopefully). A bigger shovel is a good idea if you have the room. A blanket is also a good idea. #1 tip though is slow the f**k down and drive defensively.

[@chrisfix]

dainternetguru That is an awesome tip! I like the blanket idea too!

[@fudpuckerzz437]

Make sure to poor a small amount of water out of water bottles it will expand when it freezes

[@chrisfix]

Good call!

[@mikuhatsunegoshujin]

@Ice Cream Sandwich Automotive Ha, too bad I'm too poor to read.

[@faizul3747]

Tbh this guy is very neat and tidy in every work I like how he keeps everything properly and in proper place :D

[@hyaenidaetongxinictis9547]

My car won't see a single snowflake until it runs into the ground, I live in Sri Lanka Watched the entire video anyway :D

[@grizzlygrizzle]

haha. Snow can be fun. You should travel to snow country at least once in your life. And ice skating on black pond ice is a pleasure that you can't even imagine. Check out some "skating on black ice" videos.

[@mechanicalmonster2115]

Old guy saying... "there's no kinda stuck, like 4wd stuck"

[@theman9559]

AirborneBadass That is the best saying i have ever heard.

[@wyattearp3848]

I love that

[@grizzlygrizzle]

4WD makes you complacent. Learn to drive in snow with a 2WD pickup, and you won't get into those problems. Manual transmissions help a lot, too.

[@steelonius]

My dad had taught me to drive in 2wd in case you get stuck. Then you use 4wd to help yourself out. If you get stuck in 4wd on your own then there aren't any more wheels to help you out.

[@sushamamohapatra2485]

4wd cars are like behaviors of people with Taurus zodiac sign. They don't get stuck easily, but when they get stuck, THEY. GET. STUCK.

[@xlfive]

I'm a service engineer and i get called out day and night .i carry a pack that will keep me going for 48hrs ,the pack contains food mainly pasta meals and dried soups ,warm cloths, a reflective jacket the ones you see construction workers using whils working on the highways,a sleepin bag, flash lights spare batteries,also carry note pads and pens just in case of a collison ,first aid kit ,5 litres of water,and a selection of road maps (remember them lol) fortunatly i have never had to use any of it ," be prepared or be dead is my motto "

[@chrisfix]

Gaz doitall Those are great tips and a great list of stuff to keep in your car! I like your motto too!

[@drink15]

where do you service where you can get stuck for over 8 hours?

[@chrisfix]

drink15 What do you mean "service"?

[@drink15]

ChrisFix I was asking the OP basically where does he work that he could get stuck without help for over 8 hours. 48 hours of supplies seem like a lot unless he is in the middle on nowhere.

[@chrisfix]

drink15 Gotcha. I thought you were talking to me, my bad lol

[@LuxKadafi]

and good winter tires.. i see a lot of people driving on summer tires..

[@chrisfix]

LuxKadafi That is a great tip!

[@bonferoni6664]

LuxKadafi It's hard to justify a set of snow tires if you live in a region that only gets 1 or 2 weeks of snow/ice. I've driven on ice in a major metropolitan area with no snow tires. I never got stuck and even helped rescue other cars. If I lived up north though, I would definitely have snow tires on a separate set of rims.

[@mikeike9899]

+bonfe roni it's not just about snow and ice. The cold could make summer or all season tires harder which means less grip and longer stopping distances. A winter tire is safer because of a softer compound of rubber which could grip the road with the same "stickiness" at 15 degrees as a summer tire at 70 degrees. Think safe, stay safe, and be safe. Good luck if you are getting some.

[@FCFordLord]

+Micheal McGirr A good set of all seasons will be plenty. The all seasons I have now outperform both sets of snow tires i previously tried.

[@mikeike9899]

+FCFordLord that maybe true for you, but a GOOD set of winter tires WILL outperform all seasons in the cold. You don't have to do it, but it's a nice backup to have. Nobody can be too careful.

[@2KADz]

i keep a good thermal sleeping bag, ( just in case i have to spend the night in my Tahoe) blankets and of course my tool bag...

[@tannernichols586]

Here pretty soon I'm gonna start to build my own truck and I draw a lot of inspiration from you videos and the one got me thinking about other things I might need other then just looks. Thanks ChrisFix, keep up the good work

[@DjLucasStable]

one tip from me if you have better tires use them dont be that guy going out in a snowstorm with slicks bad idea most times you can go to wallmart and get a good set of at tires for around $250 and if you have the money get very good tires and use them for winter only couple more tips 1. if you have locking diffs use them if you are stuck they might give you a better hope of getting unstuck easily 2. open diffs? if you are stuck put you foot on the gas partially look on ur spedometer around 10-25 keep it there then pull the emergency brake rapidly while still having the foot on the gas 3. if you have a truck what i would do is put some weight in the back of the bed that helps with traction 4. if you have a 4wd or awd vehicle make sure to use it that a 2wd car or truck 5. if you are stuck and you have rubber floor mats put them under your tires they help give extra traction 6. only use 4x4 low if needed 7. if you vehicle is an automatic put it in 1 or 2 if you are stuck to give you lower gear ratios 8. use your hazzard lights if you are stuck as well if you are going slowly while in a blizzard 9. some times traction control is getting in your way of getting unstuck or even getting you stuck turn it off if you are stuck 10. buckle up and be safe all of this is coming from a off road master (not really a master but very good at it)

[@DjLucasStable]

one more sand is a perfect thing to have as weight in you truck if youre stuck grab some and put is under your tires (this also is use full with gravel)

[@mattlarochelle9059]

the_gibbstar plays thanks man those some really great tips that I would have never thought of using

[@DjLucasStable]

no prob man thats what i like to do is help people

[@chrisfix]

Thanks for the tips!!!

[@HelloFellowDinosaurs]

I agree with everything except snow tires, they seem like a rip off gimmick and we don't get enough snow to use them

[@Paisteboy]

Other good reason for clearing all snow from the vehicle is to prevent it from blowing back on the rear window blocking you own view. I also make sure all lights are brushed off and the license plate too. You could possibly get a ticket for having a non visible plate.

[@chrisfix]

paisteboy Yep! Great tips! Thanks!

[@MiguelRPD]

no amount of preparing will save Floridians.

[@CarsandCollectors]

Lol Floridian here. Driving in hurricanes wasn't a big deal until the last couple years where all of these new Yorkers and other people moved here. They panic and buy and buy and buy and buy and buy

[@ducaking]

I live in Quebec and weather here is nasty in winter. I really approved your tips. 1st advice you give.. is THE BEST!!! stay home unless absolutely needed. What is great to have is traction aid and rock dust in a bin... Super helpful on wet compacted snow. a big warm wool blanket is good thing to have too..

[@fly-high-me]

I'm from Russia and i like to drive (FWD) in the blizzard, snowflakes like a stars.

[@zacharkom0330]

Also make sure you have good tread on the tyres

[@TheArabsolga]

The fact that you used a "y" instead of an "I" really pisses me off...

[@zacharkom0330]

i am australian

[@Whackfear]

why, because he used one of the two correct ways of writing it?

[@CrazyRoadblockisbae]

Play-Doh You're one of the reasons people hate Americans.

[@FPSGHoST808]

Don't know why I'm watching this... I live in Hawaii.

[@12hasam]

FPSGHoST808 fucking lucky, living in Canada we have to deal with this shit 7 out of the 12 months

[@OrionWeekly]

In Iceland we deal with this 8/12 months

[@norden2861]

FPSGHoST808 in antarctica we have this shit 12/12

[@OrionWeekly]

Barely

[@njikre]

Lies, it's not 8/12 ;) ;) ; )

[@timtime1412]

Sounds like a great plan Chris. Love your videos. Just be careful leaving alkaline batteries in your flashlight when it gets below freezing. You may want to add an extra pair of wool socks. Like some of the others fire-making or having a sleeping bag can be helpful. A lot of people take the 10 Essentials. Using your floor mats to help with traction also works. But having some tools and a shovel can do a lot. Keep up the good work. Later

[@chrisfix]

Thanks for the tips

[@mikeevans6910]

Chrisfix, I want to thank you so much for putting your experience on KZbin. You are super clear and extremely informative. Long story short, I took my Jeep Liberty 2012, my only vehicle, the vehicle that I rely on completely to get me to where I need to go and back (So much to be said, If you only knew what I had to do just to get to work before my Jeep). I took my Jeep to the dealer for an oil change and tire rotation. After receiving my Jeep and going home, the very next day I opened the hood ..... only to find, "FOOD" in my engine bay. I was insanely furious couldn't speak needed to calm myself so decided to take it for a ride. When starting the Jeep I got a thick WHITE SMOKE from the exhaust. At that point, I decided I would never take my hard earned Jeep back to the dealership. I would do the work myself. I know nothing about cars, until I came across your clear and concise videos. Thank you for them. I've seen some other videos and I really appreciate them. But none are as easy to digest as yours. I bought tools, hydraulic jack, floor jacks, chocks, breaking bar, Torck wrench, ratchets and still getting new tools. I can easily say so much more but I don't want this to get mushy. So, Thank you again for everything. This is a testament as to the type of person you are. Also if possible, having problem with my AC. My front fan doesn't move and I get no air movement what so ever. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thank You again. Mike Evans

[@isslamic_7712]

2:51 you've just said don't do that 😂

[@TruckEnthusiastYT]

I love your Mazda truck,it is one of my favorite cars!

[@wilsonrocafuerte4898]

Actually it’s a rebadged Ford Ranger

[@sebastiansebastian5270]

I like his hummer

[@kadenbutricks7491]

Wheres the soapy wooder jk i love your vids

[@sebastiansebastian5270]

Soapy wooder best wooder

[@lwkmxst]

@@sebastiansebastian5270 yos

[@Nitrocity7151]

When you hit a big patch of ice, don't slam on the brakes.

[@lumpyzx2645]

Nitrocity and if you're sliding, take your foot off the brakes

[@Lincolnator721]

also if your car is an automatic, you can downshift if you absolutely need to when sliding.

[@chrisfix]

Great tip!

[@andy4an]

when the roads are slick, you can turn, or you can slow down, but not both at the same time! give yourself plenty of time to slow, and give the people plenty of following distance.

[@SpoonierWharf46]

If your sliding slowly pump the breaks don’t slam them pump them lightly and slowly

[@tanveerpani]

I would like to add : Always carry snow chains with you in case your car stucks or slips somewhere

[@UNIT294]

Lifelong Michigander here. You covered a good amount in this video and explained it well. What I'd add: 1. Don't be in a hurry. That's when things go awry. 2. 4/all wheel drive does not mean 4/all wheel stop. Most cars I see in the ditch are 4WD/AWD. 3. Make sure your coolant/antifreeze is full and properly mixed, and that your fluids are topped off and the belts & hoses are in good shape. 4. Use good tires. 5. Put bags of gravel, concrete blocks, or some kind of weight in the bed of your pickup truck 6. When in doubt, stay home. 7. Keep a towing company in your phone, if you don't have some kind of a roadside assistance service (AAA, etc.). 8. Plan for the weather as best as you can. In Michigan, it changes every 20 minutes. 🤣 Be safe, everyone. I love your channel, dude!

[@XGGaMeRGX]

I live in the Colorado Rockies. I never leave food in my car because wild life (bears) break into cars here and really cause damage

[@ThatOneVideo1]

XGGaMeRGX Put it in a Mason jar, they won't know it's there.

[@tyroneplayitsafewoodley747]

XGGaMeRGX- Just carry a rifle, problem solved

[@TriangleSquare52]

yeah dumbass because ur always going to be watching ur car with a rifle

[@drew45footballskater]

*Now that's a lot of damage!*

[@fordchryslerdodge2375]

never laughed so hard

[@TyloRen]

Me: *sees video in recommended *knows I live in California with fires every year Also me: "This video may come in handy" *proceeds to watch

[@missingpatel7349]

Man! Are you perfectionist!

[@nony545]

Make sure you always have more more food than water because you can go for 4 days in the desert but you can only go for a like 1⁄2 a week without food

[@nicolasbusse]

Where I live we don't even have snow... and yet I'm here watching this. Your videos rock man, a pleasure to watch.

[@blue2fifty]

kitty litter for traction if you get stuck

[@Oliver0200]

Toilet Fuze what

[@chrisfix]

Great tip! Thanks!

[@jeremymenchaca]

Can't do that here in Oklahoma.

[@CrazyRoadblockisbae]

Jeremy Menchaca why not?

[@jeremymenchaca]

It gets snowy and icy maybe once a winter. however i do have cats. lol

[@tburchfield1962]

tell people to especially clean off their tailights

[@andy4an]

and every inch of glass. it's shocking how many people let their visibility get restricted.

[@davidsmalldridge870]

Hank Hill, I do agree with you on that note!

[@frankgarrett8207]

i've always carried candles just in case i run out of gas and get stuck. you would be surprised how much heat one little candle can put out.

[@chrisfix]

Frank Garrett That is a good one Frank! Thanks!

[@steelonius]

My dad always kept a box in the back of our vehicle with things just like what you mention. We also had some candles, a small emergency stove, space blanket, toilet paper. The candles can make a very large difference when the space is small. Also the stove is great because if you're water freezes or there is really a high volume of snow you can use it for water. I recently got a small jumper pack which acts as a power bank as well. If the snow is blowing in sideways it can cover your lights enough to obstruct them completely and they should be cleared. Many people do not push the snow off their car as you suggest.

[@buzie]

You're so wholesome. Every time I watch a video of yours, I feel like you're a cool uncle... You know, like "that cool uncle".

[@pietervanham8898]

couple extra things to pack,1.Antifreeze:2. Extra wipers3. very little speed

[@warriormanmaxx8991]

re: "Extra wipers" Since when do windshield wipers get broken, or need replacing during snow?

[@AustinBryant718]

One of my friends, his dad, whenever there was a snow storm, would carry eight 50 lb blocks of lead, to give his truck extra grip.

[@chrisfix]

Yea the police do that in their RWD police cars!

[@BlackLocustPatriot]

Also, practice recovering from slides or skids (in a safe environment).

[@grizzlygrizzle]

Abso-freaking-lutely! When my kids were learning how to drive, I made a point of taking them to huge, empty parking lots during blizzards so that they could play around with throwing the car into a skid and recovering from it. Again and again and again. Though, I have to admit that, after about a half hour of that, it degenerated into doing lots of donuts. Still, learning experiences should be fun. -- Refresher courses are, of course, helpful, for all of us (and a few donuts).

[@sebastiansebastian5270]

@@grizzlygrizzle lol they started doing donuts! 😂

[@NickTroller]

It’s seriously the middle of summer and I’m getting recommended for this

[@wigit2216]

best to prepare early, this video reminded me to put together a bag to keep in my truck for when winter comes.

[@nchristensen103]

I keep all of that in my car, plus a tire pump, tire gauge, extra winter washer fluid, hand warmers and a few other goodies 😊

[@KristianNowak]

OMG HE USED THE BRUSH

[@B0B0LlN00]

The biggest misconception is people think that 4x4 vehicles are really good in the snow, but the truth is its all about tyre choice. Yes, it would help if you get stuck, but that 4x4 wouldn’t do anything about cornering, braking and regaining traction once you lost it.

[@manuelalejandro8972]

I live in Canada. . . . my car is made of ice!! LOL

[@michaelschwartz4382]

That collapsible shovel is actually an entrenching tool used in wars that fought trench warfare, there's a serrated edge to use as a saw/axe and a smooth edge to sharpen to use as a weapon! The more ya know.

[@henryramos378]

I live in Los Angeles California and I’ve never touched or seen snow in person ! But I still watched the entire video to get ideas, what to have.

[@chrisfix]

lol it's never a bad thing to learn and be prepared!

[@joselozano0528]

Also make sure you have good tires. I like to lower the psi in my tire during a snow storm. Give yourself space, & no hard braking.

[@chrisfix]

Jose Lozano Good tires are important and that is a great tip. You actually dont want to lower tire pressure. The bigger footprint is good for ice but bad for snow (think snow shoes). If you get stuck or have a lot of ice, then lowering the pressure is good, but for powered snow, you want normal pressure.

[@joselozano0528]

Ok, I only go from 32 to 30 psi. So it's nothing crazy

[@chrisfix]

Jose Lozano Yea that isnt anything bad at all.

[@Shazzkid]

Why am I watching this.... Oh yh because its interesting

[@SStarry_Days]

Same, but this is my favorite video by him.

[@phild8238]

As a New Yorker I’m like “Duhhhh!” But these are handy tips. 👍🏻

[@sebastiansebastian5270]

As a Californian I have never physically touched or seen snow. 😫😫

[@ForrestBobHD]

Also check: heaters and defrosters, coolant mix and level (your heater relys on that), tread depth, have your battery checked before the cold (many parts stores do this for free) and be familiar with your vehicle's functions such as traction control. Don't rely on it always behaving as it's supposed to.

[@Ragroin]

Slicks, RWD, Car is 2 inches above ground, Live in Wisconsin, This is how you gain respect.

[@axelk.a.cprabudi1144]

2:40 my fav part

[@fidodog70]

Whyyyy thooo

[@aapbishop6600]

Why am I watching this , I live in California

[@chrisfix]

+A$AP BiSHOP haha, never know!

[@nicknaoum7888]

Even worse, man. I live in Greece!

[@nic12344]

+Nick Nick It's even worse for me, I'm in Canada! I could teach ChrisFix how to survive at -40.. Great video by the way!

[@mateuszempi]

+A$AP BiSHOP Thats why you would die in Poland when we have winter xD

[@adelnorte]

Dude i live in the caribbean

[@supee714]

Great video @chrisfix! Would you make a video with tips on maintenance for cold and snow? I'm moving from southern California to the Northeast and I want to make sure I'm taking good care of my car. I've heard the salt on the roads can wreak havoc on your car. Thanks!

[@mase847]

I love watching these videos I live in Vegas and I don't own a car and I'm not even old enough to get my license LMAO they're just really entertaining

[@freetibetpls]

Good advice I once saw on a single day, the aftermath of 6 single vehicle spinouts, 5 of which were SUVs.

[@evanharrison6826]

@chrisfix Make shure you have winter air in your tires!

[@CalculatedRiskAK]

Honestly, the #1 tip for driving in cold weather is knowing the ins and outs of how your car drives. Find some empty or abandoned space when it's snowy, if possible, and get acquainted with how it handles and what to do when it starts understeering or oversteering. If you can control your car like it's an extension of yourself, then you'll be far less likely to wind up in the ditch. Remember: Studded tires *are not* required for cold weather driving. As long as you can handle your car you'll be just fine.

[@chrisfix]

Zenpai Thanks for sharing your tips!

[@pedrx_v9323]

do an updated video of this

[@chrisfix]

Good idea!

[@aboelsofalabed1588]

Nice video also there's nice comments too. As a tow truck driver I would say keep distance between you and your next car and take it easy don't try to speed up and keep your eyes on the road. About hummer or 4x4 I live north west I have seen all kind of cars in the ditch.

[@marykritikos1844]

ChrisFix, I just discovered your channel, and I absolutely LOVE your videos and information! Thank you!!!

[@VoluntaryPlanet]

You forgot to add the Remington 870 and 3-day pack.

[@TheArabsolga]

You're stuck in a blizzard, not a zombie apocalypse. Chill out hahaha

[@VoluntaryPlanet]

You never know when you might need a firearm or survival gear. Not saying you would or wouldn't need one in a blizzard. I'm talking in general.

[@TheArabsolga]

Tad Soyland Yeah? You're just gonna carry a shotgun in your car "Just in case"? You prepare for likely scenarios, not needless paranoia...

[@TheArabsolga]

Tad Soyland If you're living out in the country side, I agree. But most of us live in cities and the chances of us needing food for an extended period of time or a shotgun is slim at best.

[@VoluntaryPlanet]

Not true, crisis situations can happen anywhere, same with life threatening situations where you may have the need to defend yourself.

[@heavymechanic2]

Some locations require traction devices such as a mountain pass. I keep a set of Diamond Tire Chains in my Toyota car just in case I get stranded in snow or ice as road conditions change. You would be amazed how an old FWD car will go in bad weather with deluxe tire chains and some common sense.

[@watermelons1285]

,lol bet that looks dumb

[@ulyssesenriquez6066]

“I don’t care if you have a 4wd Hummer” Foreshadowing!?!

[@salvey3737]

Ulysses Enriquez coincidence I think not

[@notfreek]

The tips are good so we won't get stuck on the ditch like stradman lol

[@stlf_reliance3887]

I also carry a blanket as well. Preferably wool. The warm clothes are great but if you have to stay the night in the vehicle a blankets really helps.

[@narule2695]

And sand, cat litter for traction if you get stuck

[@chrisfix]

+Noah Rule Great tip!

[@diduknowthat]

I always put snow tires on my car for the winter. 4WD might help you start, but snow tires will help you stop!

[@FIRENICEWOLF]

Too bad my truck doesn't have 4wd. But if you take your time you will never need it

[@JackRR15]

+Eric Liu Winter tires will help for everything, stopping, going, turning. Heck, it's a law here to have them in winter.

[@awesomEDD16]

All terrain tires are the best

[@Enjay80]

Eduard Kuiper all terrain tires are made of a rubber that turns too hard to grip when the weather gets cold, around 7C. Winter tires are made of a much softer rubber that will remain flexible even in -30C... Canadian winter driver here: if you live somewhere where it snows 14 feet and over per winter, specific tires are mandatory...

[@tarrencebrooks5004]

tire pressure. Lower tire pressure gives you a wider tire print which normally gives you more traction

[@socialjusticewarrior9601]

Don't lower it too much because the colder it is, the more your tires will contract. so when it gets warmer, you will have some really low psi numbers

[@132jole]

+Dillon Kulp and you pump them back so the pressure is bigger

[@andy4an]

careful with this, if you lower it enough, you can get a concave bulge in your tires that DECREASES the contact patch. www.totalmotorcycle.com/maintenances/photos/tire-inflation.gif

[@justanaturalcarguy4031]

With my 2009 Subaru Forester, it had a cold start after I cleaned off the snow. Thanks for the video!

[@vedaanshbeats8638]

Be sure that your heater are working And those live in other country do not say " why I am watching this is live in Hawaii and all that".OK fine Chris is making this video for those people who lives in snowy areas . Understand Chris I am your biggest fan Thank you Bless you Keep making videos.

[@rbs6566]

why should i not watch this i live in canada

[@vilho4649]

Meanwhile in finland

[@akku7590]

siis eihän tuolla edes ollu lunta :D

[@kristoff.frozen]

You forgot about how to put on snow chains on your car's tires.

[@mathieuhoulee]

Honestly, I think that chains are the worst idea ever. If you have snow, put on snow tires. They help like 100x times better than chains. Chains are made from metal and metal slips on ice.

[@kristoff.frozen]

Ok now I know what you mean and I agree with you.

[@chaoszombie9995]

+2Much Decibels chains are better.. They spikes don't break off when you drive on a patch of concrete

[@mateozoretic5284]

+2Much Decibels yeah

[@godbornplus]

+2Much Decibels if you're driving a heavy truck (18wheelers) use chains if not, use snow tires.

[@minecraftmasterdkfdmd741]

Thanks, a few days later after I showed this to my grandad he needed it. Love your videos👍🏻

[@bradleywalgren3537]

Also some kitty litter can help you get unstuck if you get stuck in some snow

[@chrisfix]

Thanks for the tip!

[@zebracakez9417]

Thanks chris this video helped me alot

[@chrisfix]

Glad the video was helpful!

[@bagawathytruckinginc]

ChrisFix me to last winter I didn't have these things

[@rcexperts9419]

ChrisFix n njnnnnnnn

[@honda8368]

And a hat

[@virginiahomes319]

If u get stuck in snow use ur floor mats put them under the tire and u will be able to move ur car hopefully

[@chrisfix]

Great tip!

[@chinmaygupta1530]

Yeah, but I would only do that in a total emergency. That basically ruins your car mats... Well, of course you can get new ones, but whatever..

[@aciobaniteicezar1170]

Or the wheels will just throw the mats behind them. I guess it depends on the mats as well. Best is just to have a friend with a car to tow you out, or at least try to push you.

[@kentuckylife_]

Chris Christmas is right around The corner and most kids my 17 would Ask for a phone or something like that thanks to you all I asked for was tools and a winter kit like yours at lest I won't be broke down beside the road lol

[@chrisfix]

That's awesome! I will have my second annual Christmas gift idea video soon! Here was last years: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m6SwhIRunqtsaJY

[@kentuckylife_]

ChrisFix I love your videos and I have my dad watching your videos to he told me he likes you because you explain stuff and go in depth

[@chrisfix]

Awesome! Thanks for sharing the videos with your family and friends!

[@kentuckylife_]

ChrisFix your welcome thanks for the Great videos

[@Maxwolfie-zf7ff]

ChrisFix love your vids keep up the good work

[@jman1239]

You are the most prepared man for a snow storm and I love it

[@Immapsycho677]

I love how your videos are applicable and enjoyable to everyone, whether you’re a dedicated car enthusiast or a normy.