BRIGHT SIDE I am living in India so it is not that cold. In the summer it is extremely hot. Please make a video on protecting your skin from sun tan in summer
If your vehicle is outside during a snowstorm get a shower curtain and cover the windshield. This will also cover the wipers. Hold it in place by folding the excess curtain inside the vehicle and then closing both front doors. For the side mirrors I’ve been using old supermarket plastic bags. I’ve done this for over 20 years. So far it has worked every single time.
@@rogerridgway7083 Are you describing locking the wiper straight outward which he called his "first trick?" If so, why would you need the sock? The picture showing the sock has the wiper flat on the windshield. If you think it's hard to free a wiper frozen to the windshield, you need to try detaching a sock.
Not sure what you mean by "locking the blades", but every car that I've owned had blades that will stay put if you move them as far away from the windshield as you can.
keeping the wipers position up is not recommended. It will, in time, make the spring not as tight and the wipers won't be sticking close enough to the windshield
@@rogerridgway7083We're both talking about the same thing. There is a toggle mechanism built into the hinge of the wiper arm. When the arm is lifted away from the windshield and passes the toggle point, the arm snaps upward and locks into the position shown in the photo at 2:00 on the left. When the arm is pressed downward (past the toggle point), the spring holds the wiper against the windshield.
What cracks me up about people who are stuck in a snow bank is how every one of them focuses their attention on the drive wheels - stones, cat litter, newspaper, etc. Very few think it through. The majority of the time it's the non-drive wheels that are holding them back. No one ever seems to REALLY clear the path in front and behind them. Once those are done then go to the drive wheels and focus your efforts there. I've done this for 35 years and it always works. I've helped a lot of people get out of snowbanks as well,most of whom are puzzled until they find themselves out. Then they see the obvious sense of it.
Canada, start vehicle, turn on defrost , let motor warm up, scrape ice off windows with ice scraper. That is the fast way .10 minutes later, you are on the road.
Keep an empty metal coffee can and a candle. If you become stranded in cold conditions, you can light the candle and place it inside the can and heat the interior of your car very nicely and warm your hands on the side. Just make sure you keep a window cracked for fresh air exchange.
TIMESTAMPS: A solution for icy windows 0:52 Socks on windshield wipers 1:42 Fix a frozen car lock 2:26 Prevent doors from freezing 3:04 Fix foggy windows 3:35 Avoid frosty side mirrors 4:15 Prevent frozen or foggy headlights 4:34 Winter survival kit 5:08 Keep your gas tank at least half full 5:54 Start a car in the cold 6:14 Get your car out of a snowbank 7:13
I was once given hot black coffee to thaw a frozen car door lock. My dad used to carry a couple of bags of sand in the trunk for traction on icy roads. I liked the suggestion of using the floor mats for traction.
Kitty litter works better than ice melt for driveways on a slope, too. It’s my fave. Great info. I’m going to try the defogger. There was a lot I never heard of that I may try as we just received our first snow of the year...in Alaska😊👍❤️
As a person living in a country with one season (not winter), I remember how I was on exchange and in New York with new friends. Their car got stuck in the snow multiple times and we had to get off to shovel snow off the wheels which was a problem I never had! Kudos to people living in countries with many seasons!
One more trick I learned last winter. When ice storm is coming in, cover the cab with a tarp or blanket. If you use a blanket be warned it will get heavy and harder to remove. But if that's all you got, use it. Both will keep ice from building up on the glass. Open one door a bit and tuck the tarp around the door putting the loose end inside, then shut the door. Drape the tarp over the door and across the windshield and other door, open that door and tuck the tarp inside and shut the door. The only thing that makes it difficult is wind so be ready for that.
The tarp is a great idea! I use a giant tarp too. I open the hatchback and tuck it in before closing, then I tuck it in tight in the open doors before closing them and I make sure that the windshield wipers are under it and the mirrors on the side. Super easy clean up. Pull the tarp to one side, all of the snow goes in that direction and I can clean it up later!
Dry socks ...... add that to your winter car kit. The thicker the better. Wool hunting socks are the best. A 4' X 6' (or similar size) nylon tarp is handy. If you have to work on car like change tire this will keep you from kneeling in slush. A polar fleece blanket is a nice item to have. Dozen of uses.
All these preventative things to do when you can just do the first step to everything else. If the water, vinegar, and dish soap will melt the ice, then you can just spray it on the lock, windshield wipers, headlights, side-view mirrors, etc. Seems a lot easier than wrapping every peripheral object around the car.
In Finland, it can easily be in the winter of -25 to 30 degrees Celsius. Some of these instructions were probably quite functional. However, I press the button (my keychain) 10-20 (Depends on how cold it is) minutes before departure and the car is melted and warm when I leave (thanks to Webasto). Also, the seats (front and rear), windows (front and rear) and mirrors are heated. So without the Webasto, the mirrors and the windows melts quickly.
Winter wipers ..They dont freeze Order your snow tires 1 month before It normally snows in your area ..otherwise wait 6 days in a line up of customers and higher prices...Even smarter Buy your winter tires in April when they are on sale ..sometimes 50% off Change your Anti freeze I do my own change to a 60 / 40 mix that extra 10% more anti-freeze is do up to -45C -64F Extreme cold i have a engine block heater plug in which keeps the engine oil warm Remote starter : with the Heater on I start my truck in the morning 10 mins before i go out ...Engine is warm Windows are defrosted and Snow removel is easy Inside it toasty warm Best snow tires ..Having the best tires adds to the safety factor of being able to move forward and stop But also being able to turn when needed I put on a set of Blizzak snow tires And use my 4-wheel drive Never have any issues in winter driving ..snow and ice In Canadian winters ..plowed or un plowed roads Always have a phone charger and a phone handy This sometimes is better than a "winter kit" knowing help is a call away If you live country side Than also having a warm blanket reduces freezing problems ...Oh and forget mats as a way to get out of being stuck ..rubber loves to slide on ice
You can just take and fil-A gallon container of standard room temperature water and start at the top slowly and just pour it slowly over the window as it begins to melt for more of it and more of it. Been doing this for over 30 years no cracks no problem.
I live in the Yukon, I didn’t know half of these tips! My life is a frozen window every morning from October until April 😂 thanks bright side I’ll try out all these tips ASAP !
Don’t try these tips out. These things mostly can work. For example, putting a sock on a windshield wiper would get the sock stuck and basically wouldn’t even keep the wiper warm.
The best reason for keeping a full tank that the moisture in the air will condense into the fuel...leading to water in the gas and possible fuel line freezeup.If you want to confirm this just ask any pilot (there are more flyers than you think).
I’ve used my floor mats one too many times. Lol. This year I will put a bag of kittie litter in my trunk. I have a four wheel drive but our snow is so wet here that even my truck has problems.
Judy Brown Thanks. People don’t get it. I was born in Alaska. The snow was fluffy and you could drive through several feet no problem. I now live in Kentucky. It’s so wet and compact here it’s like driving on ice always.
I had no idea..of any of this..I live in Florida. Interesting but wow made me shiver just thinking about a car that wont start, in those conditions. ❄⛄🔮
I have an old blanket with velcroe straps which go around my door handles. This covers the wind shield and side mirrors as well as part of the side windows. I undo the straps before starting the car but leave it in place for a few moments to warm the air around the engine. When I take it off, I put it into the rear seat area and can use it if needed. When I get home I put the blanket back in place before I go into the house so I don't forget it later. I have thought of making one to fit the whole top of the car so the rear window is clear in the mornings also. My wife says that could be a sellable idea, what would anyone else think ??
Sounds like a good idea to me. I use an old big beach towel to cover my windshield. I just sewed some elastic on the ends to secure it to the side mirrors. Works pretty good.
The floormat idea is a gem, haven't tried it yet tho & I like the mirror one. I'd be worried that the door seal would deteriate w adding product to it to stop it from freezing shut.
WD-40 is a penetrant nota lubricant. It will wash all the lithium grease off the lock and rods and will lead to problems, as the locks and rods will be hard to turn and will pop off in the freezing cold.
Heavy duty steel shovel in truck to dig out snow when stuck. Gallon container rock salt in truck to get out when stuck on ice. I've also used it on store parking lots around the car on real icy days.
1.Put little sillical gel pouches under your windshield, they will absorb some moisture and reduce the frosting inside your car 2.Leave your car in the garage... 3. Never leave your house during the winter. 4. Move to a warmer place. 5. Become a mechanic so you can fix anything for the part cost only... Wrote this in 2 minutes. Can I work at your company?
I live in Maine and it’s winter here it’s snowing right now. I have many use tips I could give you these are okay. But I have ways of doing some of these tips a lot easier. Also why use a eraser just turn on your heat and your ac at the same time. It will clear it seconds. No eraser needed lol.
Another one is putting antifreeze in your windshield wiper tank, as it works great... Just do not use too much as it causes streaking as it appears oily.
you guys almost forgot that you should keep a small military shovel in your trunk in case you get stuck in the snow that way you can easily dig out your tires and not have to wait for a tow truck to pull out your car
WD40 is not recommended to be used on car locks. It is water based. Water freezes. Liquid wrench is silicone based and will not freeze. It is much better to use it on locks.
I don't own a car but UA-cam suggested it so I watched it, Comes in Handy cause live in NYC and see alot of cars get stuck or the owner is just not able to get the snow off of their cars and with these tips maybe I could help them
I drive my car very little. I bought it in 2014 and have almost 5300 miles on it. I have had to charge the battery many times because I mostly drive my motorcycles in the spring, summer and fall. My car has a sticker under the hood to make sure to start it at least once a month. Never happens. I had a trickle charger/maintainer for all my bikes so I finally bought one for my car. It works.
@@pwndecaf Same here. I drive only once a week for most of the year, and that's not enough to keep the battery fully charged. Finally got a float charger a few months ago. Very helpful.
@@paulparoma The Internet Grammar & Typo police have arrived! Throw out your dangling participles and come out with your hands up!!! FYI, ua-cam.com/video/9vOxPUFF0T0/v-deo.html
We live in rural western Canada where 6 year olds know this stuff, but I watched it anyway because I needed a laugh. If your car is in any kind of shape it should start even at -30, but maybe not -40. We have engine block heaters which work when it gets to -18 or so. Today Nov 24 20 we are right at -9 I'll tell you, you'll never hurt your starter in 10 seconds cranking if its really cold, the battery quits first.
Just lifting your wiper blades will stop them from icing up in most cases. We use to do this to the cars on our car lot that I worked at. They will also not get frozen to the windshield. The sock covers will help but it’s not always needed.
I recently moved to a cold climate (Midwest), I'm from the West coast... Can anyone else confirm that these work? Before I tag my Jeep doors with cooking spray/WD-40 or something else on the list, I want a second opinion!!
Here's your advice, from a certified mechanic (more than 30 years experience), don't waste your time on WD-40 for ANYTHING. It has a reputation for washing off parts, not protecting like it should and being a lot lower quality than what the general public is lead to believe. If you want something that works, and won't hurt your gaskets, use silicone spray (available at basically any parts store - I am referring to silicone SPRAY, NOT the adhesive, just to be clear). Apply it to your door seals, locks, hinges and pivot points and it will lubricate, protect and repel water, ice and snow. Just be careful to remove any overspray from painted surfaces as it isn't good for some paints. It can also be used to waterproof your ignition system (ex. Spark plug wires, etc) as long as the ignition system is turned off (not energized) at the time, and it is allowed to dry fully before you start your vehicle (it is highly flammable until dry). Hope this helps...
Thanks for not blindly following these tips. 👍 At the 1:43 mark, please avoid tip 10. Leaving the windshield wiper blades in an up position for hours will stretch out their springs. Without tight springs, the blades won't hug the windshield surface tightly. Enjoy your Jeep!
@@The.Plague Is "Fluid Film" available where you are? It is an excellent lubricant, with good "cling", so it won't run off. great again for those pivot points/hinges, and is an excellent corrosion preventative. The best thing about this list is that it's so bad, that people are talking and sharing their ideas about what's proper. Kitty litter to get out of window high snow? Hah! I pack small shovels. (Along with spare windshield washer fluid, and always dress for the worst-as a thirty year paramedic (Rural and city), I've seen many situations which could have been easily avoided with some basic preparation.
@@MrOnemanop , the kitty litter isn't for the snow but for the slick spots underneath. You shovel the excess snow away, and if your wheels spin, you throw a handful of litter. Tested in Nordic conditions ;) Extra clothes are always a good idea. Even if you dress for the office, you might have to go out and shovel your way out, or even abandon the car. Warm boots, gloves and hats are always welcome then. And a flashlight is always useful!
buy a tarp and throw it over your roof letting it overlap your windshield/door windows. when you go out and drive remove snow covered tarp and your car is ready to drive. its much easier to remove a tarp verses de-icing a car.
I live in a winter environment for 7 months out of the year these are by far the dumbest ideas I've ever heard of, why not just wrap your entire car in a blanket and start a fire in front of it so it's cozy at night geez.
2:00 I live near Buffalo,(not telling u my actual address and stuff) and, I wear all of my knee high socks because if you live in my area, you know that winter can get pretty INTENSE. And VERY VERY VERY COLD. I’m surprised I haven’t gotten frostbite.
Why nobody talks about heating your car with block heater. At the same time you can heat up the inside of the car. This is very common in northern Europe.
Putting rubbing alcohol and water and a drop of dishwashing liquid and putting bags on your side mirrors and putting in cat litter inside your car and outside if you get stuck in snow and putting socks on your windshield wipers and I learned also to put at least two drops of hand sanitizer on your key or inside the the lock on your car door I learned quite a bit from these tips thanks
I have tire tracks, litter, and carpet squares, and other ideas. i hope I do not have to use them, because i never go any place in bad weather. If a certain item occurs and i have to go, i make all the important checks. Check with the weather and the maps on the internet and highway reports, and Checking out the car, and many other things . You name them i probable do check them. I used to have to drive 100 miles to work in the winter time and back every day. . I had to know. Also every thing in the trunk i might need. Take it from an ole timer, years 80 and still going. take care young folks and stay safe. God bless.
Aren't most cars remote unlock even my 97 reg 306 was, also when you start your car it cuts all ancillary power for the starter, never use alcohol it'll knacker your rubber,
We are covering with snow right now with a 96% chance of snow throughout the day. We did had plan to do something today, but might not leave the house at all. It's sad because my son is driving back to work tomorrow, he's in the Air Force. Today is suppose to be a family fun day😪
No, in most parts of the world, winter doesn't mean snow... But if you do live in a place blessed with real winter, here's one weird trick: Get a real car with 4 wheel drive, studded tires, engine heater, and a fresh battery. Success!
Hey guys! How cold is it where you are?
I'm in Singapore, darned hot here. When it rains tho, quite cold.
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BRIGHT SIDE I am living in India so it is not that cold. In the summer it is extremely hot. Please make a video on protecting your skin from sun tan in summer
19 degrees.
43 celcius
Here's one more: if it's raining or snowing, TURN ON YOUR HEADLIGHTS!!!! You would be surprised how many people don't do this.
I always do that.
@@ShirlBussman no you dont
@@albertoguerra3995 I do too. What do you mean I don't?
No you don't.
I'd say at least 80% of drivers in north Florida don't turn on their lights.
Jack's top tip: Park your car facing the road/downhill so if it snows over night, you don't have to three-point turn to get to the main road.
If your vehicle is outside during a snowstorm get a shower curtain and cover the windshield. This will also cover the wipers. Hold it in place by folding the excess curtain inside the vehicle and then closing both front doors. For the side mirrors I’ve been using old supermarket plastic bags. I’ve done this for over 20 years. So far it has worked every single time.
Explain how putting a sock on your wiper does not end up with the sock frozen to the windshield and the wiper trapped inside the sock.
You leave the wipers all the way away from the window.
@@rogerridgway7083
Are you describing locking the wiper straight outward which he called his "first trick?" If so, why would you need the sock?
The picture showing the sock has the wiper flat on the windshield. If you think it's hard to free a wiper frozen to the windshield, you need to try detaching a sock.
Not sure what you mean by "locking the blades", but every car that I've owned had blades that will stay put if you move them as far away from the windshield as you can.
keeping the wipers position up is not recommended. It will, in time, make the spring not as tight and the wipers won't be sticking close enough to the windshield
@@rogerridgway7083We're both talking about the same thing.
There is a toggle mechanism built into the hinge of the wiper arm. When the arm is lifted away from the windshield and passes the toggle point, the arm snaps upward and locks into the position shown in the photo at 2:00 on the left. When the arm is pressed downward (past the toggle point), the spring holds the wiper against the windshield.
What cracks me up about people who are stuck in a snow bank is how every one of them focuses their attention on the drive wheels - stones, cat litter, newspaper, etc. Very few think it through. The majority of the time it's the non-drive wheels that are holding them back. No one ever seems to REALLY clear the path in front and behind them. Once those are done then go to the drive wheels and focus your efforts there. I've done this for 35 years and it always works. I've helped a lot of people get out of snowbanks as well,most of whom are puzzled until they find themselves out. Then they see the obvious sense of it.
Canada, start vehicle, turn on defrost , let motor warm up, scrape ice off windows with ice scraper. That is the fast way .10 minutes later, you are on the road.
That is what I do. 🤣🤣🤣🙄🙄🙄 common sense.
Keep an empty metal coffee can and a candle. If you become stranded in cold conditions, you can light the candle and place it inside the can and heat the interior of your car very nicely and warm your hands on the side. Just make sure you keep a window cracked for fresh air exchange.
TIMESTAMPS:
A solution for icy windows 0:52
Socks on windshield wipers 1:42
Fix a frozen car lock 2:26
Prevent doors from freezing 3:04
Fix foggy windows 3:35
Avoid frosty side mirrors 4:15
Prevent frozen or foggy headlights 4:34
Winter survival kit 5:08
Keep your gas tank at least half full 5:54
Start a car in the cold 6:14
Get your car out of a snowbank 7:13
I was once given hot black coffee to thaw a frozen car door lock. My dad used to carry a couple of bags of sand in the trunk for traction on icy roads. I liked the suggestion of using the floor mats for traction.
10° to 30° F Southern Ontario. I'll definitely be using plastic bags for the mirrors, sleet can be a PITA to clear!
You could also put all these tips in 1 easy tip: put a cover over your car. Voila!
Kitty litter works better than ice melt for driveways on a slope, too. It’s my fave. Great info. I’m going to try the defogger. There was a lot I never heard of that I may try as we just received our first snow of the year...in Alaska😊👍❤️
I found the best trick for protecting my car from the cold.....I moved someplace warm.
Yep, I sailed down to the South Pacific, much warmer, and the water is nice as well.
Yeah I’ll take cold over hurricanes, super storms, water rising, wildfires. Thanks.
@@van5316 nonsense
These people exist guys cause they're born in silverspoon families
As a person living in a country with one season (not winter), I remember how I was on exchange and in New York with new friends. Their car got stuck in the snow multiple times and we had to get off to shovel snow off the wheels which was a problem I never had! Kudos to people living in countries with many seasons!
One more trick I learned last winter. When ice storm is coming in, cover the cab with a tarp or blanket. If you use a blanket be warned it will get heavy and harder to remove. But if that's all you got, use it. Both will keep ice from building up on the glass. Open one door a bit and tuck the tarp around the door putting the loose end inside, then shut the door. Drape the tarp over the door and across the windshield and other door, open that door and tuck the tarp inside and shut the door. The only thing that makes it difficult is wind so be ready for that.
The tarp is a great idea! I use a giant tarp too. I open the hatchback and tuck it in before closing, then I tuck it in tight in the open doors before closing them and I make sure that the windshield wipers are under it and the mirrors on the side. Super easy clean up. Pull the tarp to one side, all of the snow goes in that direction and I can clean it up later!
NEVER spray WD-40 into a lock! It will attract dirt. The ONLY thing to place into a lock is graphite and that won't do anything for a frozen lock.
Silicone spray is what you should use to keep locks from freezing.
White lithium grease.
Dry socks ...... add that to your winter car kit. The thicker the better. Wool hunting socks are the best.
A 4' X 6' (or similar size) nylon tarp is handy. If you have to work on car like change tire this will keep you from kneeling in slush.
A polar fleece blanket is a nice item to have. Dozen of uses.
Dam I used those dry socks on my wipers ! Doh
@@yj4stara I thought I told you not to do that!
@@paulparoma 🤣🤣🤣🤣
All these preventative things to do when you can just do the first step to everything else. If the water, vinegar, and dish soap will melt the ice, then you can just spray it on the lock, windshield wipers, headlights, side-view mirrors, etc. Seems a lot easier than wrapping every peripheral object around the car.
He isn't all that smart. 🙄🙄🙄
The kitty litter for inside moisture adsorption and for tire traction sounds like an easy winner here in Washington State.
Thank you!
In Finland, it can easily be in the winter of -25 to 30 degrees Celsius. Some of these instructions were probably quite functional. However, I press the button (my keychain) 10-20 (Depends on how cold it is) minutes before departure and the car is melted and warm when I leave (thanks to Webasto). Also, the seats (front and rear), windows (front and rear) and mirrors are heated. So without the Webasto, the mirrors and the windows melts quickly.
Winter wipers ..They dont freeze Order your snow tires 1 month before It normally snows in your area ..otherwise wait 6 days in a line up of customers and higher prices...Even smarter Buy your winter tires in April when they are on sale ..sometimes 50% off
Change your Anti freeze I do my own change to a 60 / 40 mix that extra 10% more anti-freeze is do up to -45C -64F
Extreme cold i have a engine block heater plug in which keeps the engine oil warm
Remote starter : with the Heater on I start my truck in the morning 10 mins before i go out ...Engine is warm Windows are defrosted and Snow removel is easy Inside it toasty warm
Best snow tires ..Having the best tires adds to the safety factor of being able to move forward and stop But also being able to turn when needed I put on a set of Blizzak snow tires And use my 4-wheel drive Never have any issues in winter driving ..snow and ice In Canadian winters ..plowed or un plowed roads
Always have a phone charger and a phone handy This sometimes is better than a "winter kit" knowing help is a call away If you live country side Than also having a warm blanket reduces freezing problems ...Oh and forget mats as a way to get out of being stuck ..rubber loves to slide on ice
You can just take and fil-A gallon container of standard room temperature water and start at the top slowly and just pour it slowly over the window as it begins to melt for more of it and more of it. Been doing this for over 30 years no cracks no problem.
I live in the Yukon, I didn’t know half of these tips! My life is a frozen window every morning from October until April 😂 thanks bright side I’ll try out all these tips ASAP !
Yukon is so beautiful! 😍
Don’t try these tips out. These things mostly can work. For example, putting a sock on a windshield wiper would get the sock stuck and basically wouldn’t even keep the wiper warm.
The best reason for keeping a full tank that the moisture in the air will condense into the fuel...leading to water in the gas and possible fuel line freezeup.If you want to confirm this just ask any pilot (there are more flyers than you think).
I’ve used my floor mats one too many times. Lol. This year I will put a bag of kittie litter in my trunk. I have a four wheel drive but our snow is so wet here that even my truck has problems.
Snow can be dry and fluffy too, not just wet and heavy.
Trying to insult me and you just made yourself look like a fool.
Judy Brown Thanks. People don’t get it. I was born in Alaska. The snow was fluffy and you could drive through several feet no problem. I now live in Kentucky. It’s so wet and compact here it’s like driving on ice always.
@@judybrown1446 snow is literally water molecules. It is impossible for it to be truly "dry".
Jacque B *Mate Use a Bag with Sand!*
I had no idea..of any of this..I live in Florida. Interesting but wow made me shiver just thinking about a car that wont start, in those conditions. ❄⛄🔮
Going to try some of these. I live in South Dakota so I need to be prepared.
I can help you out
One year, -48 and my inside metal door handle broke on my hand. Just got to let things warm up if it's cold outside.
When you buy a new car or truck special order it with an Engine Block Heater and the Front Grille Cover especially for winter months
The floor mat one is very interesting never thought of it ..
just remember to grab them before driving away
Don’t forget to add antifreeze into your washer fluid to prevent your washer tank from freezing
I have an old blanket with velcroe straps which go around my door handles. This covers the wind shield and side mirrors as well as part of the side windows. I undo the straps before starting the car but leave it in place for a few moments to warm the air around the engine. When I take it off, I put it into the rear seat area and can use it if needed. When I get home I put the blanket back in place before I go into the house so I don't forget it later. I have thought of making one to fit the whole top of the car so the rear window is clear in the mornings also. My wife says that could be a sellable idea, what would anyone else think ??
Sounds like a good idea to me. I use an old big beach towel to cover my windshield. I just sewed some elastic on the ends to secure it to the side mirrors. Works pretty good.
The floormat idea is a gem, haven't tried it yet tho & I like the mirror one. I'd be worried that the door seal would deteriate w adding product to it to stop it from freezing shut.
My Subaru is 21 years old and I use it. WD-40 is awesome. 😊
Hi guys,byes we're expecting snow tomorrow at NJ, great let it know! Enjoy your warmer weather where ever you're!
WD-40 is a penetrant nota lubricant. It will wash all the lithium grease off the lock and rods and will lead to problems, as the locks and rods will be hard to turn and will pop off in the freezing cold.
WD-40 Is NOT a penetrant. It is a Water Dispersant! ie: WD
SkyRaider
You are right it as a Water Disperssant although your wrong in saying it is not a penetrant. That is exactly what it is. It’s both.
@@skyraider2021 I.e. NOT a lubricant!
Leave a window slightly opened. This will prevent your windows from frosting. Trust me, I'm Canadian.
but snow will get in..even if slightly open..
Really??
@@bwc2000 DUH ! 🤣🤣
@@Kennedy1op You have to be kidding us. Seriously ?🤣🤣
Heavy duty steel shovel in truck to dig out snow when stuck. Gallon container rock salt in truck to get out when stuck on ice. I've also used it on store parking lots around the car on real icy days.
1.Put little sillical gel pouches under your windshield, they will absorb some moisture and reduce the frosting inside your car
2.Leave your car in the garage...
3. Never leave your house during the winter.
4. Move to a warmer place.
5. Become a mechanic so you can fix anything for the part cost only...
Wrote this in 2 minutes. Can I work at your company?
remember to grab your floor mats after getting out of the snow
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
I live in Maine and it’s winter here it’s snowing right now. I have many use tips I could give you these are okay. But I have ways of doing some of these tips a lot easier. Also why use a eraser just turn on your heat and your ac at the same time. It will clear it seconds. No eraser needed lol.
That is what I do and it does work. 😊
AWESOME TIPS particularly cooking oil on doors and WD40 on key holes. What kind of wax though for the headlights and taillights? A car wax or any wax?
Another one is putting antifreeze in your windshield wiper tank, as it works great... Just do not use too much as it causes streaking as it appears oily.
I just buy the stuff that has it already in the bottle.
you guys almost forgot that you should keep a small military shovel in your trunk in case you get stuck in the snow that way you can easily dig out your tires and not have to wait for a tow truck to pull out your car
Thanks for the helpful advice😊
glad I could help!
Thanks, winter is starting again and I’ll definitely need these tips!
Did any of them work?
@@Jajy6 guess you'll never know
Best advice ... stay home when it snows or better yet leave home and shelter in warmer parts of the world. 😎
WD40 is not recommended to be used on car locks. It is water based. Water freezes. Liquid wrench is silicone based and will not freeze. It is much better to use it on locks.
I don't own a car but UA-cam suggested it so I watched it, Comes in Handy cause live in NYC and see alot of cars get stuck or the owner is just not able to get the snow off of their cars and with these tips maybe I could help them
1:12 does not work i try it today. The windshield was frozen.
Good job
12. If you're car is not going to be used for a while hook up a trickle charger to the battery to keep it from being damaged.
I drive my car very little. I bought it in 2014 and have almost 5300 miles on it. I have had to charge the battery many times because I mostly drive my motorcycles in the spring, summer and fall. My car has a sticker under the hood to make sure to start it at least once a month. Never happens. I had a trickle charger/maintainer for all my bikes so I finally bought one for my car. It works.
"If you're car"? I have never heard of a person being a car. Are you a car?
@@pwndecaf Same here. I drive only once a week for most of the year, and that's not enough to keep the battery fully charged. Finally got a float charger a few months ago. Very helpful.
@@paulparoma The Internet Grammar & Typo police have arrived! Throw out your dangling participles and come out with your hands up!!! FYI,
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Not so much a trickle charger as a battery maintainer. Many trickle chargers have a maintainer mode. Make sure yours does.
Car mats for traction if you don't have kitty litter! Handy!
We live in rural western Canada where 6 year olds know this stuff, but I watched it anyway because I needed a laugh. If your car is in any kind of shape it should start even at -30, but maybe not -40. We have engine block heaters which work when it gets to -18 or so. Today Nov 24 20 we are right at -9 I'll tell you, you'll never hurt your starter in 10 seconds cranking if its really cold, the battery quits first.
I tried that litter idea last year and it did ZERO from fogless windows!!
Brilliant advice! Thank you.
You're welcome!
0:22 if you listen closely, there's an "oof"
I must be deaf
wore like an whooo.. there is a man making noises in the background.. several parts of the video.. he is a part of the "band"
Just lifting your wiper blades will stop them from icing up in most cases. We use to do this to the cars on our car lot that I worked at. They will also not get frozen to the windshield. The sock covers will help but it’s not always needed.
I've been lifting my wipers away from the windshield for years. It always works.
TRY IT
I recently moved to a cold climate (Midwest), I'm from the West coast... Can anyone else confirm that these work? Before I tag my Jeep doors with cooking spray/WD-40 or something else on the list, I want a second opinion!!
Here's your advice, from a certified mechanic (more than 30 years experience), don't waste your time on WD-40 for ANYTHING. It has a reputation for washing off parts, not protecting like it should and being a lot lower quality than what the general public is lead to believe. If you want something that works, and won't hurt your gaskets, use silicone spray (available at basically any parts store - I am referring to silicone SPRAY, NOT the adhesive, just to be clear). Apply it to your door seals, locks, hinges and pivot points and it will lubricate, protect and repel water, ice and snow. Just be careful to remove any overspray from painted surfaces as it isn't good for some paints. It can also be used to waterproof your ignition system (ex. Spark plug wires, etc) as long as the ignition system is turned off (not energized) at the time, and it is allowed to dry fully before you start your vehicle (it is highly flammable until dry). Hope this helps...
Thanks for not blindly following these tips. 👍
At the 1:43 mark,
please avoid tip 10.
Leaving the windshield wiper blades in an up position
for hours will stretch out
their springs.
Without tight springs,
the blades won't hug the windshield surface tightly.
Enjoy your Jeep!
@@The.Plague Is "Fluid Film" available where you are? It is an excellent lubricant, with good "cling", so it won't run off. great again for those pivot points/hinges, and is an excellent corrosion preventative. The best thing about this list is that it's so bad, that people are talking and sharing their ideas about what's proper. Kitty litter to get out of window high snow? Hah! I pack small shovels. (Along with spare windshield washer fluid, and always dress for the worst-as a thirty year paramedic (Rural and city), I've seen many situations which could have been easily avoided with some basic preparation.
@@MrOnemanop , the kitty litter isn't for the snow but for the slick spots underneath. You shovel the excess snow away, and if your wheels spin, you throw a handful of litter.
Tested in Nordic conditions ;)
Extra clothes are always a good idea. Even if you dress for the office, you might have to go out and shovel your way out, or even abandon the car. Warm boots, gloves and hats are always welcome then.
And a flashlight is always useful!
buy a tarp and throw it over your roof letting it overlap your windshield/door windows. when you go out and drive remove snow covered tarp and your car is ready to drive. its much easier to remove a tarp verses de-icing a car.
Great tips!! Thanks!!:)
Wax on headlights and windows on the outside. Shaving cream on the inside (smells good too)
Easy way. Install remote starter. Turn on and allow time to warm. Done!
Call for a Taxi?
LOVE YOUR CHANNEL😍😍😍
Does the cat litter trick work well? How long does it last for?
Really good suggestions! Thnx
3:04 Prevent doors from freezing, is there any other way to prevent that?
Yes silicone spray...don't use any kind of oil, it destroys you paint
This is useful I’m getting my permit just as winter comes by :)
I live in a winter environment for 7 months out of the year these are by far the dumbest ideas I've ever heard of, why not just wrap your entire car in a blanket and start a fire in front of it so it's cozy at night geez.
I think it would be best to use the blanket as a tent and light a fire inside it to keep the car warm!
😂😂😂😂
Totally agree!
Burn all car what you see. Will be warmer ;)
I love your videos!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Only good for sweet summer children who haven’t experienced the real winter!!
Winter just sucks. Only 4:30 and it is dark out and snowing 🙄
I LOVE your videos. The animation and narrative. ♥
Thanks, Melissa! 🌸
Love Car Mats & Kitty Litter . . .
Thanks for sharing . . .
Awesome
2:00 I live near Buffalo,(not telling u my actual address and stuff) and, I wear all of my knee high socks because if you live in my area, you know that winter can get pretty INTENSE. And VERY VERY VERY COLD. I’m surprised I haven’t gotten frostbite.
What's the weather like today in Buffalo?
Why nobody talks about heating your car with block heater. At the same time you can heat up the inside of the car. This is very common in northern Europe.
That is because this video appears to be made by someone with no real world experience.
2:52 - Why can't WD-40 be used to keep the complete car from freezing? Just apply it in the evening. Use WD-40 BLAST with the larger nozzle.
Putting rubbing alcohol and water and a drop of dishwashing liquid and putting bags on your side mirrors and putting in cat litter inside your car and outside if you get stuck in snow and putting socks on your windshield wipers and I learned also to put at least two drops of hand sanitizer on your key or inside the the lock on your car door I learned quite a bit from these tips thanks
I love all this advice. 🤩
or use chains for the last one?
Great tips, here in Maine we might also carry a fox hole shovel. 🥶
Couldn’t watch till the end - the music was deafening 😖😖😖
i love BRIGHT SIDE
I’m glad i got a garage both and home and at work. Steps 1 to 11 not needed.
Bright side can you do a video about 11 simple dry skin tricks
Floor mats that is smart!
Carry on brother
I think this hacks can be applied also in other vehicles and not only on cars. Thanks a lot bright side 👏👍
Ah .. you're a bright one I see.
#1, Live in Phoenix.
crimp creep #1 Toughen Up
tips could help when visiting flagstaff
I appreciate these videos. Very helpful for everyday things. Keep up the good work. 👍
*Ah a reflection of my life*
Thanks 🙏
I have tire tracks, litter, and carpet squares, and other ideas. i hope I do not have to use them, because i never go any place in bad weather. If a certain item occurs and i have to go, i make all the important checks. Check with the weather and the maps on the internet and highway reports, and Checking out the car, and many other things . You name them i probable do check them. I used to have to drive 100 miles to work in the winter time and back every day. . I had to know. Also every thing in the trunk i might need. Take it from an ole timer, years 80 and still going. take care young folks and stay safe. God bless.
hey thanks for the video! cant wait to tell my pops :)
Aren't most cars remote unlock even my 97 reg 306 was, also when you start your car it cuts all ancillary power for the starter, never use alcohol it'll knacker your rubber,
❄️ Michigan here
Ms BadWolf ohio 🥶🥶
I'm moving to Michigan!
I’m in Texas it never snows it rarely even gets cold
New York here.
monroe mi here
Thanks for the great info 😁
No probs!
A compass in a survival kit...LOL, I'll bet less than 5% would know how to use it.
We are covering with snow right now with a 96% chance of snow throughout the day. We did had plan to do something today, but might not leave the house at all. It's sad because my son is driving back to work tomorrow, he's in the Air Force. Today is suppose to be a family fun day😪
No, in most parts of the world, winter doesn't mean snow...
But if you do live in a place blessed with real winter, here's one weird trick:
Get a real car with 4 wheel drive, studded tires, engine heater, and a fresh battery. Success!