Hopefully these tips are helpful. The weather has been horrible here with snow ever couple of days which has put a hamper on filming my regular How-To videos. Hopefully the snow melts soon! I have some awesome videos coming!!!
Something i learned back when i had a newspaper route on snow days: if you have a FWD vehicle and stuck at the bottom of a hill with no outlet, try reversing up the hill. Effectively makes your car a RWD with weight of engine giving more traction. Got me out of many desperate situations
Actually reversing also makes the tyres grip more as they are worn that way so its more edgy and grippy that way, but doesnt mather if your tyres are new. I once reversed up a hill with a truck thay is rwd and it worked becauee of what i just said :)
This is also why backing into your driveway makes no sense unless you driving a rear-wheel drive vehicle or 4WD. Most cars today are front-wheel drive. If you need to punch through the hedgerow created by the plow you will need as much momentum as possible so keeping your drive wheels on the ground as long as possible is really important. So you want those drive wheels to be the last axle to bridge that snow pile not the first.
The best tip I've ever gotten was from my grandpa before he passed. He sat me down one day and he said "listen boy if you want to avoid all the issues that you seen in that Chris fix video just buy a house with an attached heated garage." And you know what he was absolutely right!
My driveway is over 100 ft long. Sometimes we get up to 48 inches of snow in less than 24 hours. When I know a storm is coming, I park 10 feet from the sidewalk. That way I only need to clear 23 feet of snow (10'+5' swk+ 8' to curb) rather than 113' curb to garage). Also, his tips work for open parking lots or visiting friends. The windshield covers are now made for rear windows as well (giant plastic hooks attach to rims or wheel wells); mine also came with a pair of matching bags for the mirrors (string closures with slide beads, ala ski clothing): they all fit into waterproof storage bags (trunk or back seat floor).
A few tips if you get stuck in the snow. Have one of those small foldable shovels ready in the trunk. You can use the cars floor mats under the tires to gain traction. Tire chains is also a nice backup
Kitty litter or ice melt (safe for dogs) helps too. I think there’s a spray to melt frost and ice on your glass. Also one of those plug in to car lighter sockets. May not be available on all vehicles. Most of these mentioned can be found in the vehicle area of Walmart or in a car/truck store like Auto Zone. All even better if you’re retired now, you can just stay home. My Dad told me to at least keep your gas above the 1/2 way mark. Although we used to live off a busy street, our driveway was designed with a turn about. Circular driveways are nice too. I want one of those. Hoping to save up for that in Spring. Waiting on the guy to give us a price quote.
I used my leaf blower to remove the snow on my car last time. It was funny because it took me only 25 seconds and the car was clear. But it only work if the snow is dry and light. It would not work with heavy wet snow.
icey snow also works, just not as well. It least the top layer can be removed and I can focused dealing with the bottom. We Canadians do this shit every winter
There was a blizzard yesterday and I had to work on the car that my customer wants fixed and it took me about an hour to get like 10 feet shoveled becuse there was like 4 feet of snow I also had to clear out my door or it would have gotten all in my house
Quick tip: if your ever stuck in snow because your car has no traction, place your rubber floor mats under your wheels for added traction. Thanks Chris for all the great tips, keep up the good work!
Geez...that's a good one. Hadn't thought about that. Watched a show one time by one of those Bear Gryllis types who basically destroyed the rig to demonstrate how you can survive the cold with sun visors for snowshoes, hubcaps for water from the spare tire you set on fire to make a smoke signal to side mirror for signaling and upholstery to keep warm. Don't forget a cigarette lighter to start fires and all that trunk wire to bundle up your feet and legs. Simple as look around at what you have and making the best use of what's there.
Thanks. Sounds simple but difficult to think. It happened to me and my friend came n helped me with truck. I don't wish it to happen again haha but if it does, i'll do ur advice. Ty
Good video and I would add: 1) In 30 years, I have only "combat parked" regardless of the snow expectation. It is safer to drive forward in to the street, so it is good to have the habit throughout the year. 2) The main purpose of the silicone spray is not to displace water already in place, but to create a coat to avoid water molecules adhering to the surface when the temperature drops at night. 3) The brush looked quicker and easier than the leaf blower, but I would suggest starting from the roof and then move down as you end up moving snow to areas already cleared the way shown.
I would disagree with only one thing... If you have a front wheel drive car, you are better off to pull it in nose first because the car will keep the area behind the tires relatively snow free. This will give you traction to back out.
@@VroodenTheGreat Backing into a parking spot is never about traction. It's because it's safer to back in rather than back out into traffic and pedestrians. And if your tires have so bad traction you can't get out of your driveway, then you probably shouldn't be out on the road anyway.
Even after 2 years when you released this, i still find myself coming back to watch it and apply what you said to my winter preparations here at my house, i actually was inspired by the waxing the snow shovel so i did that yesterday, one thing i would have added was put a winter preparation kit, some extra food, kitty litter and a small shovel in the car for when you go out on the road and you get stuck at work or on the road, better to b prepared ya know, anyways, Chris, always a pleasure to watch your videos.
Kitty liter &/or a bag of salt in the trunk can also side with fish tailing in slick conditions. I’ve has salt save my bacon. Upside down cat mats have helped me too.
Chris, something helpful, for a screen cover I used a shower liner folded in half then shoved in the doors. I found out that you need to fold the ends before inserting them so when it melts it doesn’t run into the interior of the car. Also, when in a pinch, use of plastic shopping bags will work as a replacement for your ziplock bags on the side mirrors works great as well! Love your videos, keep up the great work!
One thing that is helpful is using cat litter as the additional weight. It’s pretty inexpensive, adds weight for traction, BUT if you find yourself stuck, cut the bag open and dump a pile in the direction of travel next to the tires and the grit can help pull you out! Love your videos, thanks!
I did this when I didn't even have a cat, 4 or 5 of the hugest boxes at Costco. Then I donated the unopened ones to an animal shelter when the season turned.
@@ED80s not so I noticed. About 120# of litter was the most i used, equivalent to a 5'5" skinny-ish person. If you can carry a passenger, should be ok.
Hopefully these tips are helpful. The weather has been horrible here with snow ever couple of days which has put a hamper on filming my regular How-To videos. Hopefully the snow melts soon! I have some awesome videos coming!!!
Living through midwest winters has tought me that anything that keeps water off your car is good. Waxing your car before winter really helps get it off fast. Some sort of window treatment like RainX also really helps. Also a collapsable foam snow broom for your car is a great alternative to a brush since foam will not scratch the paint and will also push big chunks of heavy snow.
There are window cleaners now with rain repellent added. Just clean your windows and mirrors as usual, and you've added protection. You'll have to buff the windows with a microfiber towel after you clean them, but it's well worth the effort. Rain-X also makes washer fluid that contains their product. It will help maintain a repellent coating. It's worth every penny. If you're a detailing nut like me, a ceramic coating formulated for glass usually will last the entire winter if you use your wipers sparingly. A ceramic paint coating also helps snow slide right off your paint. Cheers from Illinois.
@@dougrobinson8602yep! i have the orange rain x fluid good to -25°f as well as water repellant on all my windows front to back inside and out and even my wing mirrors! i also use the LATTITUDE blades that have the water repellant on them and i have NEVER gone back! sure its pricey but man is it WORTH IT! my wiper blades last me like 5 years before i need to replace them! i also use good tires like accelera phi r’s for the rear and fullway hp108’s on the front for all weather traction and even in snow or rain ive had my abs kick in maybe 1-2 times! sogood visibility and good traction and control are KING in snowy or adverse weather conditions!
Using a leafblower to get the snow of the car is the most amazing way! As someone from Russia with strong winters I am surprised to never see this way used around here. Thank you SO much!
One winter trick I used when driving heavy duty vehicles is before you park on an ice or snow-covered surface is to move the vehicle back and forth in its track to cool down the tires. Tires that warmed up while driving will melt the spot they are sitting on, and then freeze to the ground. I actually tore off a patch of tread one winter when I took off again and had to replace the tire.
Hahahahaha i have lived in Montana for 35 years have zero clue what you are talking about. When it's 10 degrees out, heating of tires is the LAST thing you would ever worry about. Especially if roads are ice covered and top speed anywhere is 35
@@billbammerlin4666 Alright, Bill, and you too, Bob, pull up a chair, and let me tell you about all the ways cold winter weather can mess with you in ways you haven't even begun to contemplate. It starts with the most obvious. Fuel gels in the lines, clogs your filter and you are stranded. Moisture in the brake lines freezes and your brakes won't release. Happened to me while fueling outside KC, MO. A bottle of de-icing alcohol poured in the gladhands did the trick after some minutes. Despite blowing snow and ice, my vehicle was overheating. The radiator grill had caked on ice that was cutting the airflow thru the radiator. Happened on EB I-40 in NM. Had to stop twice and knock the build-up off the front. 5th wheel grease hardened to the point that the kingpin wouldn't release. Moved the rig inside a heated inspection bay. After 30 mins it had warmed up and started functioning again properly. Happened at a shop in Omaha, NE. Extreme windchill on the manual steering box hardened the lubricant to the point that the vehicle became hard to steer. Nothing to do about but to drive really carefully. Happened WB I-70 thru IN. Slush froze the shoes and drums together on about all the wheels of the rig. Had to break them loose with sprays of de-icing alcohol and taps with a hammer. Happened while parked overnight in KY. And finally, and this is to the point, the tires on about three of the wheels froze to the ground while spending the night on a shutdown section of WB I-80 between Laramie and Rawlings, WY. When I moved in the morning, two tires lost a small section of rubber, the third a larger patch that required replacing the tire. Winter sure has a way of building character.
@@shelbynamels973 sheltered ppl that take the day off or work from home n hire the kids in the neighborhood to do the shoveling for them dont understand the real world during the winter months. Ppl that drive passenger cars or trucks 20-30mins to work in the winter have no clue what the challenges are as much as a truck driver. Not many ppl do.
This is the best video I’ve ever seen on UA-cam. I’ve got 3 young ladies that all started driving in this kind of weather and of course they’ll believe this video before they believe their Dad
I retired from an electric utility, working in the IT/communications field services department. Snowstorms are a real problem there, often making us 4X4 up mountain roads (hoping we won't have to dig out too many times) to the mountaintop microwave sites. Filling up in advance is incredibly important. In aviation the saying is that the most worthless things in the world are the runway behind you and the altitude above you. For winter driving the same goes for the gas in the stations.
We in Siberia often keep a spare battery at home in case the installed one cools down too much to start the engine. This applies if the car doesn’t have any sorts of heater or remote engine-start systems installed. Or, to stay cheap, we can just take off the only battery for the coldest nights periods and install it back when needed. It takes less time than cleaning the snow and allows to start the frozen, but well maintained engine at -35°C (-31°F) or sometimes lower. Of course it’s always better to keep the engine warm somehow instead.
Chris i just want you to know that you are doing the work of a hero with all these DIY repair/replacement videos. You are seriously changing peoples lives. Feeling confident in knowing how your car functions and how the components work, AND how to diagnose/fix any issues is a huge thing for people. I'm sure some people come here not even knowing what the part they are trying to replace does for the car.. But by the time they leave (and hopefully fixed their car with your help) they feel like they learned real useful knowledge. Obviously doing the labor yourself saves you the money, but it also gives you satisfaction of having done something to immediately, positively change your situation... Something that now-a-days maybe most people don't know how to do You can sleep at night knowing that this is some of the best , most helpful content on the site. As someone who did level one automechanics in free college, and fixes my own hondas all the time, you have taught me a lot of things bout working smarter, not harder. Sad that most people have no interest in the mechanics of their car. Automobiles and I.C.E are truly amazing human creations Sorry if you actually read this whole comment, I wish you all the best in life.
Chris is a saint. Not only does he provide all these tips and tutorials free of charge, he also stays humble and is there for his followers. People PAY for courses to learn all this stuff, yet Chris just hooks us up. I don't usually write comments like these, but geez! Not only does he give you tips and ways of doing repairs on your car, he also often explains the thought process behind them. AND he gets to live life to the fullest thanks to UA-cam revenue (at least hopefully) - well deserved. Chris, if you're reading this - huge thanks and all the best for you.
@@alexlassaline1768 I live in Canada and when there is a big snowstorm I remove all the snow from the car like the most by respectful and smart people because we are not dangerous and dumb
Y'all come to Flagstaff. 1 foot overnight is common enough; a couple years ago a storm dropped 40 1/4 inches of snow in barely a day. It takes a lot to shut the city down but that did it.
In Finland we use electrical heaters for motor and cabin, Defa or Calix brands. Car is warm inside when you come and motor is warm. Another tip, clean your car first and then the yard, not yard first. In our cars side mirrors have heating coils inbuilt so they will heat up istantly when pressing window heat button.
Hmm. And the heat might evaporate raindrops too in a light rain or mist... They would just be an option in US I think. We have areas with no ice or snow.
Last year: 100 Watt light left under the engine block. This year: car under cover. Yeah, it's nice. Fortunately there are other buildings here for the boxes and tools.
@@tactileslut a long time ago, my dad drive his 1959 Buick Invicta every day in Ohio and it never had an issue cranking up. That thing was a tank. However, our neighbor with the diesel Peugeot, had issues with his fuel gelling when it got below zero. He asked my dad for help and he put a few light fixtures on a board and put heat lamps on them. The guy kept them plugged in all night and cranked right up in the morning No idea on how he got back home after work.
@@abstract1dea Two heat lamps are keeping my well equipment happy. Two more, on a dimmer, are warming the cat bed in front of the car. They're a wonderful, simple invention. :)
me, who lives in northern sweden knowing all of this and more and getting 2-3 way bigger snowstorms every year: "ah, some tips and tricks from someone who gets way less snow and ice just telling the basics"
Great video. Some helpful tips I've learned are: 1. In a pinch, rubbing alcohol makes a great de-icer. 2. Bags of kitty litter in the back of your vehicle helps out twofold, added weight and it can be used to gain extra traction by sprinkling it in front of your tires if you're ever stuck in the snow. And 3. Putting old socks over your wipers will help them from becoming damaged. (Just like the ziplock bags on the mirrors.)
I wouldn't use kitty litter for traction under the wheels it will help you but leave a nasty ice patch for the next person keeping some salt or sand is the better option in that case
Do not forget to mention that if you get stuck in the snow and are running the car, make sure to clear around the tail pipe to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning.
@@RandomNullpointer instead of escaping in the atmosphere, it gets trapped in the snow and makes its way into your cabin. Same principle applies when leaving your car running in the garage
Chris, as always, a very helpful video! A few comments from a guy that has lived through winter driving for over 50 years. Most of these tips I learned from my Dad (old school, but effective). 1. Never let your vehicle gas tank go below half full. Possible condensation in the tank and freezing of the lines from the tank to the engine. Use menthol hydrate additive (cheap) or premium gasoline. 2. Full gas tank gives better traction and distribution weight, especially rear wheel drive. 3. Old socks, usually LONG ones that went up to the knee. Put them over the upright wiper blades to prevent icing. Damn, always wondered what happened to Dad's gift socks! 4. Dad also used old wool socks to cover the side mirrors. Now, I use FREE vegetable bags from the grocery store, role and tie the ends at the bottom of the mirror. Thanks again, Chris. Always go to you channel for layman info. Merry Christmas to you and your family!
I pretty sure premium gas will not prevent gas lines from freezing when it gets minus 20 an more i disconnect battery an keep in house battery freeze happens a lot but my gas lines have never freeze but i put heet in gas tank in winter usually
WNY'er here, and I haven't heard of anyone having water issues in fuel since they started adding ethanol to gas. The silicone spray on the snow shovel and warm water baggie were new though.
Me: lives in a desert city haven't seen snow in 7 years. chrisfix: car tips for winter and snowstorms. Me: clicks on video.......it's better to prepared
People in the south lose their minds if it snows. They forget how to drive, how to function. I am more terrified of the yahoo’s on the road than the weather. Sorry you can’t drive 90 in a 75 if there is ice and 6 inches of snow on the road. Physics. Apparently hard to stomach having to drive 35 on the interstate when the weather is bad for some. You mean it will take me an extra 30 minutes to get there,, oh noesssss
Great tips. You mentioned some benefits of keeping the tank topped up. One other benefit (IMO, the biggest benefit) is that if you leave half a tank, for example, that means it has half a tank of air. Air contains moisture content. That moisture will condense on the insides of your tank, causing water to get in your fuel. If you have a diesel in particular, that can be a big problem. Best to keep your tank fuel year-round, but ESPECIALLY in the winter
Yep, to understand you'd have to experience it. So many of my friends that never get it wish they had it, to which I can only reply "don't. We call ourselves a frozen wasteland for a reason"
No need to make a meme comment to beg for like and no need to make any comment because he might not read it with all the rest of the meme filled comment section
After an overnight ice storm, as a new driver, I tapped the ice on the windshield to successfully remove it. However, when I tapped the ice on the sidewalk mirrors I found out that my scraper was tougher than the glass and cracked one. Feel free to learn from my mistake. Thanks Chris!
As a Northern Minnesotan, I NEEDED this!! Especially since I'm a delivery driver and use my personal vehicle for my job, this video is a GODSEND!!! I feel so dumb for never thinking of any of these on my own, but this is why he's here for us, right?? Lol. I am so, so grateful for this channel. xx
Also when you know a snowstorm is coming you can bungee strap a tarp over your vehicle. In the morning pull off tarp and away you go. BTW I'm from southern Minnesota.
Drive safe and watch out for idiot drivers who only think of themselves! I would not like to live where they get alot of snow. Pennsylvania gets snow, but nothing like you get.
@@donnalawrence9054 Thank you so much, friend! I appreciate your kind words!! You're so right, there are SO many idiot drivers, and you'd think that for living in Duluth MN, which is on a big hill, they would know better by now. They don't!! Uffda.
If you get stuck in the snow, don’t run your car to stay warm without checking that the exhaust pipe is clear. If the tailpipe is clogged with snow, exhaust can build up under or inside the car. It’s possible you can fall asleep and never wake up. Stay safe
@@LMCEK cats dont do that at all. All cats do is get hot and burn the gas that did combust when ignited in the combustion chamber so that raw gas isnt going out the tailpipe.
I heard a story about a father and his toddler son passing away from CO poisoning when a passing snowplow buried the vehicle tailpipe which the father never knew.
I was pushing the snow off the roof yesterday because a roofer is coming to add a layer (flat roof) and I was shovering it down onto them while they were plowing the driveway xd
Last winter I got stuck in the snow and i was driving my cousins 1983 plymouth capri. So i bought AWD Chrysler Town and country. I'm not generally a minivan person, but I'm a single mom and it works for now. Thank you Chris for making your content. I'm learning so much about working on cars thanks to you!
Manitoba here. I wouldn’t bother with warm water. Running a car for 15 mins makes it a “wipe it off” level. 120v wall plug cabin heater turnes it into an “eco friendly” warmup, if you care. Me personally, I am so lazy, that I just spray alaskan de-icer where it hasn’t melted. Takes 3 seconds. THREE very precious seconds of my morning.
The problem isn't the cars it is we don't pre treat the roads and bridges or have the machinery on hand to combat the ice and snow as they do up north. Another thing even if they did have the equipment there is still people in here that think I can do 60 and slam on the breaks and stop like normal.
I always give my car a really good polishing prior to cold weather . When it comes to removing the snow it nearly always comes off all in one push . Most people would suggest removing the snow from the top of your car first but I disagree . If you remove the snow from your hood first then you do not have two loads together and the snow from the windscreen or roof slides off the hood easier after that has been cleared.
@@mrsus420 it means the case numbers are going down. We are in a coronavirus pandemic. More people are getting vaccinated and everything is opening up.
Another tip: Carry a box of cheap cat litter in the trunk. If you are ever stuck or if your wheels are spinning in the snow, place some of the cat litter under the wheels. Hope this helps.
@@muki_x here in the Netherlands we get a big fine if you use chains. They tear up the asphalt roads. Only police, ambulance and firefighters are allowed to use them, but only under real bad circumstances.
Great video mate, some very handy tips you have shown. I also like to lay a tarp over the bonnet when camping in the snow, it's like parking your car in the garage over night. It does help to start the engine of your car the next morning after it's been covered in snow. Another tip i do is don't park your car with the hand brake pulled on. Moisture on the hand brake cable can freeze over night and you might not be able to release the hand brake the next day.
* Chris doing a simple oil change *..... * Changes the trans fluid, feul filter, cleans the seats, changes the interior lights, cleans the engine bay, changes blinker fluid, suspensions, takes out the engine, cleans radiator, flushes coolant and fills the feul tank. * Chris: Alright now that were done with that preventitave maintenence.........
These are great tips. The side mirrors, plastic bag and water for windows, freaking awesome. I used supermarket card to scrape windshield, etc. works but nothing like prevention. For the weight and tire grip I prefer put wooden palets which can be found behind any discount store. Then add a few cinder blocks in the grooves so they don't slide, scraping the bed of the truck. Thank you for the info!
I'm living in Russia, Siberia. Winter temperatures of -20C are common here and -40C happen too. The most pain is when ice builds up on the internal side of the glass. To prevent it, wide open the doors and stay like that for a couple minutes. This will remove a warm humid air from the car. Also make sure there is no water or snow on the car mats. This water will evaporate and condense on cold glass. In very harsh conditions below -40C it's common to use a cape for the whole car. It's called НАКИДКА НАТАША. It really helps to keep the engine and suspension warm enough. I don't think that snow brush will scratch and damage a car paint. We never use towel like CrisFix advises and paint is just fine. Besides, you can buy a brush with soft fibers.
Not gonna lie, I kind of want to see an episode talking about roadside tools and what to do in case you have to pull over due to engine problems or tires or something like that
I mean it's a concept for a video. Just so everyone knows what to have and what to do. There are many small things most people gloss over during a roadside stop
Devdoesitbest ... these days the average person is NOT going to fix much on the side of the road, other than a wiper blade that flipped off... and if that's the case they will probably screw up a replacement too. Best to shove a rag under the broken blade so you don't scratch up the glass. For all other issues a membership from AAA or similar will usually get you going within an hour. (99% of the time)
On the windshield wipers it’s not always best to leave them up all night. If you have heavy winds and/or a heavy storm. The windshield wipers are not designed to take that kind of pounding and you can do far more harm than good. I haven’t had a problem yet where I couldn’t lift my wipers after removing the snow. If I have ice all over my windshield I just run the defrost and wait for it to melt away. I really do like the windshield cover. Thank you much for the video Chris!
I tore my wiper blade off once after an ice storm. Now I use the bags that my newspaper come in over the whole wiper. If things are stuck & I am impatient, the free bag gets torn, not the $$$ blade.
Chris you are amazing dude I have been watching you sense starting the driftstang and man has it been a journey you are amazing keep up the great work these tips and tricks are actually helpful and I show my family these tips for them and they actually used them and i am thanking you so much keep it up man
Watched again. Living in Canada one huge recommendation. When going thru a snow windrow that’s hard packed or frozen at the end of the driveway will leave you a broken exhaust or torn off air dam / bumper. Make sure you have clearance either way. There’s a lot of broken exhaust and bumpers in the spring melt.
Just had a freeze here in England covered my screen and mirrors the problem I had was the inside of the screen had more ice on it than the outside. Any tips thanks
@@mattiaiezzi9381 And all newer Audis and Volvos, and not all older cars with the battery in the back have jump point under the hood.. Trust me I'm a professional! "Holding my Magnum 44 while 80s action music is playing in the background"
@@mcgeem1989 I know and it’s sad to see so many people suffer!!!! I mean what’s the point of having a weather report if you can’t prepare to help your own people before they get hit by it!!! I can’t understand the logic that goes through some people!!!
Great tips. One point though: in a passenger car, loading up the trunk helps with traction *IF* the weight is either on top of or in front of the rear wheels. Otherwise you risk an imbalance that makes the front end relatively too light and it becomes hard to steer.
I bought a SubZero canvas windshield cover that has mirror covers attached by elastic bands, and clamps in the door. It works great and I highly recommend. I keep my fuel topped off in case I'm stuck in snow traffic somewhere, but didn't even consider the benefit of the extra weight!
Do you happen to have a link or brand/product name? I have a windshield cover that has 'magnetic' plates along the edges, but they don't hold well. BUT it does have flaps that hang INSIDE the driver/passenger doors to hold the shield in place. That way, no one can remove elastic bands from around the outside mirrors.
I got my whole set (front, back, mirrors & storage) from QVC. Variety of colors & patterns as well. Canvas on top, waterproof "rubber" next to glass. Oh yeah, 3 sizes too.
Awesome tips . I'm embarrassed to say that I have driven for 43 years and these tips are so simple and easy I wish I'd have known them years ago. Maybe I would not been hating winter so much when I had to go to work before the break of dawn.. But I am so glad to know them now. Thank you for sharing. This will relieve alot of frustration even if I don't have to get to work before the break of dawn. Thanks again.
Great ideas! I, personally, use walmart bags on the mirrors and just tie the handles...and i use a polyester throw blanket on the windshield...you can close the doors on it so it prevents the doors from freezing shut amd that keeps the blanket tight against the windshield, and also i like to wrap the bottom around the wipers so they can't get showed on at all. Then all you gotta do is get the major snow off the car while its running, then remove the blanket and bags and you're ready to leave :) works every time :)
Another useful tip I've found - keep the gift cards to (carefully) run between the glass and the weatherstrip on the outside door sill. People going to drive throughs will try to roll them down and if there's ice there, they'll either rip the strip off or ruin the window mechanism.
About that. my side window popped out twice (January and December 2021) from doing the same thing. Learnt my lesson after the second time. Only broke the plastic slide blocks (15 usd fix) but the drive through guy's face when the window dropped down all the way down in the door was priceless xD I've since then used an old gift card or a window tint squeegee to crack the ice :) Top tip :D
@@cynthiaromero2658 Keeps them out of the landfills! I used my Costco card, once. Depending on how Christmas goes, I might get a few cards to keep in the glove box once depleted. 😄
Great tips Chris ! Another great tip, which applies to other weather conditions as well. Make sure your radiator and antifreeze is fresh and clean, and ensure your heat and all of ts functions are working properly. Fresh wiper blades, and all glass is coated with Rain-X or equivalent. Also have your battery tested, and clean terminals.
I live in Alberta. We are having a particularly early and brutal cold, snowy winter quite this winter. I just bought a $100, 400 amp, 12 volt REACTOR, POWER BANK (portable battery charger - used it 3 hours ago - -33°C - to start my truck. This tool is very handy. It's on a trickle charger now 2 amps. It may be an old battery, 7 years old. But, I think it's an important tool to have. 2. Plug in car. No sense in going cheap. Plug in "Little Buddy interior car warmer, a battery blanket, and block heater. It draws nearly the max amp (I think 12 amps is NA standard for outlets). So far, it's holding. My back outlet has the battery charger, 2 block heaters and 2 battery blankets plugged in (I guess I'll have to check that). 3. Gas. High end gas plus MMO to lubricate fuel lines. 4. Alcohol bottles for key locks & wiper fluid (I just learned that from Chris). 5. If your not using vehicle take in battery, charge it occasionally, put on wooden surface (2x4s not cement). In these conditions you must pay attention to all you vehicles....daily drivers and others. Batteries do freeze in -35°F weather.
As someone born in Florida who has NEVER woken up to snow on the car.. and is planning to move north in the next few years, this was incredibly helpful
Hopefully these tips are helpful. The weather has been horrible here with snow ever couple of days which has put a hamper on filming my regular How-To videos. Hopefully the snow melts soon! I have some awesome videos coming!!!
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Chris❤️ how about the turbo kit🤭
You should upgrade your Mazda b series
Chris I always have a 30 Pound bag of salt in the car
He should lol
This dude boiled water and brought it outside just to dump it and tell you not to use it on your car. I love him
making a nice slippery spot in his driveway in the process.
@@sveinarnelkken9125 there’s always that one guy who’s negative, I wonder when he will co… oh! There you are!
@@sveinarnelkken9125 that's what his wife gets for complaining about too many cars
Lol
We love you.
Something i learned back when i had a newspaper route on snow days: if you have a FWD vehicle and stuck at the bottom of a hill with no outlet, try reversing up the hill. Effectively makes your car a RWD with weight of engine giving more traction. Got me out of many desperate situations
FACTSS
my 4wd vehicle got stuck one time on a hill literally got to put 4wd lock on it
newspaper routes for me in NY were hard
Actually reversing also makes the tyres grip more as they are worn that way so its more edgy and grippy that way, but doesnt mather if your tyres are new. I once reversed up a hill with a truck thay is rwd and it worked becauee of what i just said :)
Also, reverse gears have more torque
This is also why backing into your driveway makes no sense unless you driving a rear-wheel drive vehicle or 4WD. Most cars today are front-wheel drive. If you need to punch through the hedgerow created by the plow you will need as much momentum as possible so keeping your drive wheels on the ground as long as possible is really important. So you want those drive wheels to be the last axle to bridge that snow pile not the first.
@@LowsJuan vehicles also typically don’t have as much clearance in the back
Me, who’s lived in Florida for the entire 20 years my life, taking intense notes
Florida man
Beware, there will be one day that Florida snows
Leave your hometown
I live in Western Australia, I really don't know why I am watching this video...
With what’s happening in Texas, it’s smart that you’re doing this. You never know
The best tip I've ever gotten was from my grandpa before he passed. He sat me down one day and he said "listen boy if you want to avoid all the issues that you seen in that Chris fix video just buy a house with an attached heated garage." And you know what he was absolutely right!
Everyone is not in a position to do that.
@@rickjames7576 fine, then buy a detached heated four car garage if that's more realistic!
My driveway is over 100 ft long. Sometimes we get up to 48 inches of snow in less than 24 hours. When I know a storm is coming, I park 10 feet from the sidewalk. That way I only need to clear 23 feet of snow (10'+5' swk+ 8' to curb) rather than 113' curb to garage).
Also, his tips work for open parking lots or visiting friends. The windshield covers are now made for rear windows as well (giant plastic hooks attach to rims or wheel wells); mine also came with a pair of matching bags for the mirrors (string closures with slide beads, ala ski clothing): they all fit into waterproof storage bags (trunk or back seat floor).
This is the house part 🙄
Yes, that would always be my first tip! Garage for sure!
When using a credit card to scrape the ice off, select the one that is closest to being maxed out
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
😂😂😂😂😂
And use your wife's card when possible
@@dard4642 wait y’all have wives?.
@@DeathByLego 😂
This guy's voice, personality, and enthusiasm would make him a perfect infomercial advertiser
I find it sad because to be popular you have to talk like that when no one talks like this
It’s dead funny watching his old vids missing the enthusiasm
Yeah maybe then I'd start buying, stuff that gets advertised.
And he would scam you
Chris is much more than -- that I appreciate all dislikes on this man's comment.
Does it snow where I live?: no
Will I watch Chrisfix anyway?: ABSOLUTELY
Yeah same lol
A few tips if you get stuck in the snow. Have one of those small foldable shovels ready in the trunk. You can use the cars floor mats under the tires to gain traction. Tire chains is also a nice backup
Thanks for the info!
Kitty litter or ice melt (safe for dogs) helps too. I think there’s a spray to melt frost and ice on your glass. Also one of those plug in to car lighter sockets. May not be available on all vehicles. Most of these mentioned can be found in the vehicle area of Walmart or in a car/truck store like Auto Zone.
All even better if you’re retired now, you can just stay home. My Dad told me to at least keep your gas above the 1/2 way mark. Although we used to live off a busy street, our driveway was designed with a turn about. Circular driveways are nice too. I want one of those. Hoping to save up for that in Spring. Waiting on the guy to give us a price quote.
I used my leaf blower to remove the snow on my car last time. It was funny because it took me only 25 seconds and the car was clear. But it only work if the snow is dry and light. It would not work with heavy wet snow.
Exactly!
Yes when it’s like powder it’s so easy when it’s like icy and snowy it gets annoying and when you have snow flakes on your windshield it gets annoying
icey snow also works, just not as well. It least the top layer can be removed and I can focused dealing with the bottom. We Canadians do this shit every winter
There was a blizzard yesterday and I had to work on the car that my customer wants fixed and it took me about an hour to get like 10 feet shoveled becuse there was like 4 feet of snow I also had to clear out my door or it would have gotten all in my house
Flamethrower removes the wet stuff.
Quick tip: if your ever stuck in snow because your car has no traction, place your rubber floor mats under your wheels for added traction. Thanks Chris for all the great tips, keep up the good work!
Geez...that's a good one. Hadn't thought about that. Watched a show one time by one of those Bear Gryllis types who basically destroyed the rig to demonstrate how you can survive the cold with sun visors for snowshoes, hubcaps for water from the spare tire you set on fire to make a smoke signal to side mirror for signaling and upholstery to keep warm. Don't forget a cigarette lighter to start fires and all that trunk wire to bundle up your feet and legs. Simple as look around at what you have and making the best use of what's there.
Thanks. Sounds simple but difficult to think. It happened to me and my friend came n helped me with truck. I don't wish it to happen again haha but if it does, i'll do ur advice. Ty
In East Africa, we have never experienced snow yet I'm here watching and taking notes.
You never know haha
In Finland, this is our everyday life. Yet here I am watching even I know all tricks and tips about snow
With all the climate engineering going on you really don't know. We just had record snowfall in the South (US).
same here in the philippines, never had to deal with this stuff but who knows, could be useful
Same here
Good video and I would add: 1) In 30 years, I have only "combat parked" regardless of the snow expectation. It is safer to drive forward in to the street, so it is good to have the habit throughout the year. 2) The main purpose of the silicone spray is not to displace water already in place, but to create a coat to avoid water molecules adhering to the surface when the temperature drops at night. 3) The brush looked quicker and easier than the leaf blower, but I would suggest starting from the roof and then move down as you end up moving snow to areas already cleared the way shown.
you stole my name mate 😂
I would disagree with only one thing... If you have a front wheel drive car, you are better off to pull it in nose first because the car will keep the area behind the tires relatively snow free. This will give you traction to back out.
@@VroodenTheGreat Backing into a parking spot is never about traction. It's because it's safer to back in rather than back out into traffic and pedestrians.
And if your tires have so bad traction you can't get out of your driveway, then you probably shouldn't be out on the road anyway.
I didn't know it had a name like 'combat parking', but I've always done this because my job requires me to get in & go.
Found the boomer dad 😂
9 minutes in without a microfiber towel. Was pretty worried.
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I like how he's wearing dish cleaning gloves, even in winter to not ruin the ChrisFix persona.
It actually helps keep your hands warm vs no gloves. I hate using big puffy gloves
@@chrisfix legend says that real men are never cold ✌️
Imma make it 100 likes
@@painthunderexe sure, they feel freshness. Then more freshness. Then their skin goes blue and they dead. Too common thing in siberia
I wonder if he has tats that could I'd him.
Even after 2 years when you released this, i still find myself coming back to watch it and apply what you said to my winter preparations here at my house, i actually was inspired by the waxing the snow shovel so i did that yesterday, one thing i would have added was put a winter preparation kit, some extra food, kitty litter and a small shovel in the car for when you go out on the road and you get stuck at work or on the road, better to b prepared ya know, anyways, Chris, always a pleasure to watch your videos.
Thanks a lot! And good idea to make that prep kit!
Kitty liter &/or a bag of salt in the trunk can also side with fish tailing in slick conditions.
I’ve has salt save my bacon. Upside down cat mats have helped me too.
I will forever call backing into a space as Combat Parking because it sounds so much cooler. Thanks for the tips.
Me: it’s ok honey I’ll fix the car
*5 seconds later
YT: HEEY GUYSS! Chris Fix here..
Lol
Don’t forget to change the air in your tires with winter air☝🏽
Always!
Winter air is moistier. It will freeze inside. Not good.
@@Derpster2493 no it's not, it's really dry actually
Whats snow?, sunny 70's in Phoenix valley today, maybe that's why no snow
I am from Egypt in my whole life I didn't see some snow 😔😔😔☹☹☹😥😥😢😢😢😢😢😢😭😭😭😭
Chris, something helpful, for a screen cover I used a shower liner folded in half then shoved in the doors. I found out that you need to fold the ends before inserting them so when it melts it doesn’t run into the interior of the car. Also, when in a pinch, use of plastic shopping bags will work as a replacement for your ziplock bags on the side mirrors works great as well! Love your videos, keep up the great work!
Great idea on the liner. I have a windshield cover, and it scuffed the paint when I pulled the elastic over to the side mirror.
One thing that is helpful is using cat litter as the additional weight. It’s pretty inexpensive, adds weight for traction, BUT if you find yourself stuck, cut the bag open and dump a pile in the direction of travel next to the tires and the grit can help pull you out! Love your videos, thanks!
I did this when I didn't even have a cat, 4 or 5 of the hugest boxes at Costco. Then I donated the unopened ones to an animal shelter when the season turned.
Does the extra weight mess with the shocks?
@@ED80s not so I noticed. About 120# of litter was the most i used, equivalent to a 5'5" skinny-ish person. If you can carry a passenger, should be ok.
"Keep your shovel slick
So the snow doesn't stick"
- Chris Fix 2021
Phill Swift is That you? 😂😂
# Bars
"No ice, no snow, it's ready to go."
- ChrisFix 2021
It's like a Rap:
🎶Keep your shovel slick
So the snow doesnt stick🎶
@@gh2471 xd lol yeah
Hearing him say "Wooter" just makes my day
Hopefully these tips are helpful. The weather has been horrible here with snow ever couple of days which has put a hamper on filming my regular How-To videos. Hopefully the snow melts soon! I have some awesome videos coming!!!
I'm in Baltimore, so that's perfectly normal...
@@w1ldcardfn235 and who are you?
I live in South Jersey and this is normal for me.
Also Philly!
Living through midwest winters has tought me that anything that keeps water off your car is good. Waxing your car before winter really helps get it off fast. Some sort of window treatment like RainX also really helps. Also a collapsable foam snow broom for your car is a great alternative to a brush since foam will not scratch the paint and will also push big chunks of heavy snow.
There are window cleaners now with rain repellent added. Just clean your windows and mirrors as usual, and you've added protection. You'll have to buff the windows with a microfiber towel after you clean them, but it's well worth the effort. Rain-X also makes washer fluid that contains their product. It will help maintain a repellent coating. It's worth every penny. If you're a detailing nut like me, a ceramic coating formulated for glass usually will last the entire winter if you use your wipers sparingly. A ceramic paint coating also helps snow slide right off your paint. Cheers from Illinois.
@@dougrobinson8602yep! i have the orange rain x fluid good to -25°f as well as water repellant on all my windows front to back inside and out and even my wing mirrors! i also use the LATTITUDE blades that have the water repellant on them and i have NEVER gone back! sure its pricey but man is it WORTH IT! my wiper blades last me like 5 years before i need to replace them! i also use good tires like accelera phi r’s for the rear and fullway hp108’s on the front for all weather traction and even in snow or rain ive had my abs kick in maybe 1-2 times! sogood visibility and good traction and control are KING in snowy or adverse weather conditions!
Me, who live in tropical island with 0% chance of snow: *interesting*
cuma suka nonton aja ya
same I’m from maui hawaii
You know Texas said that also 🤭
Me in desert Arizona with 0 chance of snow: interesting
Climate change will take care of that
Can we appreciate he actually got B-roll of the snow plow working. It’s all in the details.
Never thought I’d see the day Chris would fill a liquid in his car without a funnel 😂
No funnel challenge :p
@@chrisfix welp you did it pretty good
Jimmy oaks challenge ❤🏴🏴🦄
Punks not dead, stay rebel!
And especially without his protective glasses
Using a leafblower to get the snow of the car is the most amazing way! As someone from Russia with strong winters I am surprised to never see this way used around here. Thank you SO much!
Texans right now: Write that down, write that down!
It stopped being cold in Texas like a month ago
Maybe in another 100 years
Floridians: you guys get snow?
We would if it snowed continuously
@@friedpancakes266 Ight jit
“ mommy, the neighbor is waxing his shovels again!”
"mommy, the neighbor is using a leaf blower on his car again"
“Mommy, the neighbor is rubbing a hot bag all over his car again!”
"Mommy, the neighbour is outside in the cold and he is waxing his driveway"
"Mommy, the neighbor just broke his windshield because he didnt listen to ChrisFix"
Mommy hes using a scraper and ziplock bags again
One winter trick I used when driving heavy duty vehicles is before you park on an ice or snow-covered surface is to move the vehicle back and forth in its track to cool down the tires.
Tires that warmed up while driving will melt the spot they are sitting on, and then freeze to the ground. I actually tore off a patch of tread one winter when I took off again and had to replace the tire.
Hahahahaha i have lived in Montana for 35 years have zero clue what you are talking about. When it's 10 degrees out, heating of tires is the LAST thing you would ever worry about. Especially if roads are ice covered and top speed anywhere is 35
@@bobspizza7444 Ask any Class A driver. They know what I',m talking about.
Gets cold here and I never heard of such a thing. Maybe gravel but never asphalt. I’m throwing the bs flag with Bob
@@billbammerlin4666 Alright, Bill, and you too, Bob, pull up a chair, and let me tell you about all the ways cold winter weather can mess with you in ways you haven't even begun to contemplate.
It starts with the most obvious. Fuel gels in the lines, clogs your filter and you are stranded.
Moisture in the brake lines freezes and your brakes won't release. Happened to me while fueling outside KC, MO. A bottle of de-icing alcohol poured in the gladhands did the trick after some minutes.
Despite blowing snow and ice, my vehicle was overheating. The radiator grill had caked on ice that was cutting the airflow thru the radiator. Happened on EB I-40 in NM. Had to stop twice and knock the build-up off the front.
5th wheel grease hardened to the point that the kingpin wouldn't release. Moved the rig inside a heated inspection bay. After 30 mins it had warmed up and started functioning again properly. Happened at a shop in Omaha, NE.
Extreme windchill on the manual steering box hardened the lubricant to the point that the vehicle became hard to steer. Nothing to do about but to drive really carefully. Happened WB I-70 thru IN.
Slush froze the shoes and drums together on about all the wheels of the rig. Had to break them loose with sprays of de-icing alcohol and taps with a hammer. Happened while parked overnight in KY.
And finally, and this is to the point, the tires on about three of the wheels froze to the ground while spending the night on a shutdown section of WB I-80 between Laramie and Rawlings, WY. When I moved in the morning, two tires lost a small section of rubber, the third a larger patch that required replacing the tire.
Winter sure has a way of building character.
@@shelbynamels973 sheltered ppl that take the day off or work from home n hire the kids in the neighborhood to do the shoveling for them dont understand the real world during the winter months. Ppl that drive passenger cars or trucks 20-30mins to work in the winter have no clue what the challenges are as much as a truck driver. Not many ppl do.
This is the best video I’ve ever seen on UA-cam. I’ve got 3 young ladies that all started driving in this kind of weather and of course they’ll believe this video before they believe their Dad
Man. Just when you need him. He comes through! I can’t believe I never even thought about a full tank! Haha brilliant! Good call!
I retired from an electric utility, working in the IT/communications field services department. Snowstorms are a real problem there, often making us 4X4 up mountain roads (hoping we won't have to dig out too many times) to the mountaintop microwave sites.
Filling up in advance is incredibly important. In aviation the saying is that the most worthless things in the world are the runway behind you and the altitude above you. For winter driving the same goes for the gas in the stations.
Most people don't think about it until they need the extra traction!
Wife: What did you do today?
Me: Waxed my shovel for snow removal superiority
I just put WD-40 on it.
I saw the screen shot on Facebook and I came here just for this comment.
I don't know why.
Chrisfix : 10 winter tips
Me in the middle east: interesting.
هههههههه الفيديو مرا مفيد لنا 😂
We in Siberia often keep a spare battery at home in case the installed one cools down too much to start the engine. This applies if the car doesn’t have any sorts of heater or remote engine-start systems installed. Or, to stay cheap, we can just take off the only battery for the coldest nights periods and install it back when needed. It takes less time than cleaning the snow and allows to start the frozen, but well maintained engine at -35°C (-31°F) or sometimes lower.
Of course it’s always better to keep the engine warm somehow instead.
Chris i just want you to know that you are doing the work of a hero with all these DIY repair/replacement videos.
You are seriously changing peoples lives. Feeling confident in knowing how your car functions and how the components work, AND how to diagnose/fix any issues is a huge thing for people.
I'm sure some people come here not even knowing what the part they are trying to replace does for the car..
But by the time they leave (and hopefully fixed their car with your help) they feel like they learned real useful knowledge.
Obviously doing the labor yourself saves you the money, but it also gives you satisfaction of having done something to immediately, positively change your situation... Something that now-a-days maybe most people don't know how to do
You can sleep at night knowing that this is some of the best , most helpful content on the site. As someone who did level one automechanics in free college, and fixes my own hondas all the time, you have taught me a lot of things bout working smarter, not harder. Sad that most people have no interest in the mechanics of their car. Automobiles and I.C.E are truly amazing human creations
Sorry if you actually read this whole comment, I wish you all the best in life.
This was posted 50 mins ago and he’s gonna be liking comments ten years from now
I try my best to read and answer as many comments as possible
@@chrisfix challenge accepted, looking forward to your response in 10 years
Chris is a saint. Not only does he provide all these tips and tutorials free of charge, he also stays humble and is there for his followers. People PAY for courses to learn all this stuff, yet Chris just hooks us up. I don't usually write comments like these, but geez! Not only does he give you tips and ways of doing repairs on your car, he also often explains the thought process behind them. AND he gets to live life to the fullest thanks to UA-cam revenue (at least hopefully) - well deserved.
Chris, if you're reading this - huge thanks and all the best for you.
One of the best tips I learned during a blizzard, if your door lock freezes, use a lighter , heat up your key !!! Works like magic 👍
That was a good one, back in the day. Now you can damage your keys electronics
Computerized keys will be destroyed, making it a expensive replacement.
What key?
Chris: “Never ever use the scraper on your paint”
Me in my 💩box: *grabs shovel to scrape off the ice*
Shovel?? Ive upgraded the ice pick
Novices! I use my handy dandy flamethrower to melt off the ice. Works pretty damn good.
You didn’t hear it on me but I used a shovel on the back of the del sol yesterday haha. She’s gonna get painted eventually lol
*me coming out with a jagged kitchen knife*
Yeah I learned this the hard way... Now I’ve got to watch Chris’s video on paint correction for my wife’s 2021 Kia 😭
As a Florida native, I’ve never realized how much work has to be done before you northerners can go to work! My deepest sympathies to y’all.
P.S. when my wife (also a native Floridian) first walked into the room, she thought I was watching a horror movie
Winter stinks in the north.
@@alexlassaline1768 I live in Canada and when there is a big snowstorm I remove all the snow from the car like the most by respectful and smart people because we are not dangerous and dumb
Us Texans needed this like a week ago. 🤣
I was cooking over my fireplace like a fucking caveman
Right!
Yes lol! It was so hard bc low water pressure and unstable electricity lol
@@comp1ext time to yeet Ted Cruz in to the frozen texas
Y'all come to Flagstaff. 1 foot overnight is common enough; a couple years ago a storm dropped 40 1/4 inches of snow in barely a day. It takes a lot to shut the city down but that did it.
In Finland we use electrical heaters for motor and cabin, Defa or Calix brands. Car is warm inside when you come and motor is warm. Another tip, clean your car first and then the yard, not yard first. In our cars side mirrors have heating coils inbuilt so they will heat up istantly when pressing window heat button.
Hmm. And the heat might evaporate raindrops too in a light rain or mist... They would just be an option in US I think. We have areas with no ice or snow.
Right after all the beginning dialog, my first thought was "clean out your garage and park the car in it".
Unfortunately that will never happen. My tools and the products I use to film take up a lot of space.
Last year: 100 Watt light left under the engine block. This year: car under cover. Yeah, it's nice. Fortunately there are other buildings here for the boxes and tools.
@@chrisfix "ChrisFix here, today I am going to show you how to upgrade your 2 car garage to a 6 car garage!"
@@tactileslut a long time ago, my dad drive his 1959 Buick Invicta every day in Ohio and it never had an issue cranking up. That thing was a tank.
However, our neighbor with the diesel Peugeot, had issues with his fuel gelling when it got below zero.
He asked my dad for help and he put a few light fixtures on a board and put heat lamps on them. The guy kept them plugged in all night and cranked right up in the morning
No idea on how he got back home after work.
@@abstract1dea Two heat lamps are keeping my well equipment happy. Two more, on a dimmer, are warming the cat bed in front of the car. They're a wonderful, simple invention. :)
I think us Texan's needed this video last week
Me a guy who has lived on a tropical island all his life and will never have this problem: "Ah yes this seems interesting".
same as me lol
Live in Vegas, a freaking desert and still watched this lol
Me in florida....
@Joe Mama i live in north central georgia and can also relate
me, who lives in northern sweden knowing all of this and more and getting 2-3 way bigger snowstorms every year: "ah, some tips and tricks from someone who gets way less snow and ice just telling the basics"
Great video.
Some helpful tips I've learned are: 1. In a pinch, rubbing alcohol makes a great de-icer. 2. Bags of kitty litter in the back of your vehicle helps out twofold, added weight and it can be used to gain extra traction by sprinkling it in front of your tires if you're ever stuck in the snow. And 3. Putting old socks over your wipers will help them from becoming damaged. (Just like the ziplock bags on the mirrors.)
I wouldn't use kitty litter for traction under the wheels it will help you but leave a nasty ice patch for the next person keeping some salt or sand is the better option in that case
some litters are made from clay and will not work as a traction aid. Our local scout groups sell bagged sand for winter use. @@KiRiTO72987
Do not forget to mention that if you get stuck in the snow and are running the car, make sure to clear around the tail pipe to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning.
That... I appreciate your comment. Out of everything this is most helpful
How does this work? How would CO get into the car?
@@RandomNullpointer That's a good question
@@RandomNullpointer wondering that aswell,
@@RandomNullpointer instead of escaping in the atmosphere, it gets trapped in the snow and makes its way into your cabin. Same principle applies when leaving your car running in the garage
Can we just say this is the only UA-camr on UA-cam that doesn’t try to screw you over and he’s honest
Chris, as always, a very helpful video! A few comments from a guy that has lived through winter driving for over 50 years. Most of these tips I learned from my Dad (old school, but effective).
1. Never let your vehicle gas tank go below half full. Possible condensation in the tank and freezing of the lines from the tank to the engine. Use menthol hydrate additive (cheap) or premium gasoline.
2. Full gas tank gives better traction and distribution weight, especially rear wheel drive.
3. Old socks, usually LONG ones that went up to the knee. Put them over the upright wiper blades to prevent icing. Damn, always wondered what happened to Dad's gift socks!
4. Dad also used old wool socks to cover the side mirrors. Now, I use FREE vegetable bags from the grocery store, role and tie the ends at the bottom of the mirror.
Thanks again, Chris. Always go to you channel for layman info.
Merry Christmas to you and your family!
I pretty sure premium gas will not prevent gas lines from freezing when it gets minus 20 an more i disconnect battery an keep in house battery freeze happens a lot but my gas lines have never freeze but i put heet in gas tank in winter usually
WNY'er here, and I haven't heard of anyone having water issues in fuel since they started adding ethanol to gas. The silicone spray on the snow shovel and warm water baggie were new though.
@@smileyface9459 minus 20 what? Celsius ? or Fahrenheit haha
@@fredrezfield1629 faranheit
Thanks for the tips
Me: lives in a desert city haven't seen snow in 7 years.
chrisfix: car tips for winter and snowstorms.
Me: clicks on video.......it's better to prepared
I be like:
They thought the same thing in Texas.
We just got wrecked a couple of days ago in Texas. I wish I would’ve seen this video earlier.
People in the south lose their minds if it snows. They forget how to drive, how to function. I am more terrified of the yahoo’s on the road than the weather. Sorry you can’t drive 90 in a 75 if there is ice and 6 inches of snow on the road. Physics. Apparently hard to stomach having to drive 35 on the interstate when the weather is bad for some. You mean it will take me an extra 30 minutes to get there,, oh noesssss
Ask Texas how they feel about winter preparedness. lol
Great tips. You mentioned some benefits of keeping the tank topped up. One other benefit (IMO, the biggest benefit) is that if you leave half a tank, for example, that means it has half a tank of air. Air contains moisture content. That moisture will condense on the insides of your tank, causing water to get in your fuel. If you have a diesel in particular, that can be a big problem. Best to keep your tank fuel year-round, but ESPECIALLY in the winter
Good tip. I also put an additive like Seafoam in my gas tank during winter to control moisture, and keep the engine purring.
@@Ottee2 seafoam doesn't work man
@@mattchu42069 , seems to work for me.
@@mattchu42069 so many mechanics have opposite opinions of Seafoam lol
1 word "heet" additive
Me who has never even experienced real snow before : i n t e r e s t i n g
Lol you will now have to experience snow to understand!
Yep, to understand you'd have to experience it. So many of my friends that never get it wish they had it, to which I can only reply "don't. We call ourselves a frozen wasteland for a reason"
Chris Fix: "Here's how to keep your car from getting covered in snow and frozen with ice."
Me: "I'll park in the garage tonight."
yessir
The best thing to do. 👍👍
No need to make a meme comment to beg for like and no need to make any comment because he might not read it with all the rest of the meme filled comment section
Lol
@@-Sam69 Ok?
After an overnight ice storm, as a new driver, I tapped the ice on the windshield to successfully remove it. However, when I tapped the ice on the sidewalk mirrors I found out that my scraper was tougher than the glass and cracked one. Feel free to learn from my mistake.
Thanks Chris!
As a Northern Minnesotan, I NEEDED this!! Especially since I'm a delivery driver and use my personal vehicle for my job, this video is a GODSEND!!! I feel so dumb for never thinking of any of these on my own, but this is why he's here for us, right?? Lol. I am so, so grateful for this channel. xx
God bless
Also when you know a snowstorm is coming you can bungee strap a tarp over your vehicle. In the morning pull off tarp and away you go. BTW I'm from southern Minnesota.
Drive safe and watch out for idiot drivers who only think of themselves! I would not like to live where they get alot of snow. Pennsylvania gets snow, but nothing like you get.
@@donnalawrence9054 Thank you so much, friend! I appreciate your kind words!! You're so right, there are SO many idiot drivers, and you'd think that for living in Duluth MN, which is on a big hill, they would know better by now. They don't!! Uffda.
@@Eat-Z-Bugs That's a great idea!! I will pick up some bungee cords and a tarp this weekend!!
If you get stuck in the snow, don’t run your car to stay warm without checking that the exhaust pipe is clear. If the tailpipe is clogged with snow, exhaust can build up under or inside the car. It’s possible you can fall asleep and never wake up. Stay safe
Great tip!
Very cool trick i didnt know that either
And here I thought catalytic converters had taken care of 99% of that problem 😊
@@LMCEK cats dont do that at all. All cats do is get hot and burn the gas that did combust when ignited in the combustion chamber so that raw gas isnt going out the tailpipe.
I heard a story about a father and his toddler son passing away from CO poisoning when a passing snowplow buried the vehicle tailpipe which the father never knew.
Normal guy: "Hey boys, snow ball fight!"
ChrisFix: "How to wax your snow shovel..."
Ngl, that's a trick to easily win a Snow Ball fight xDDDDDDDDDDD
I was pushing the snow off the roof yesterday because a roofer is coming to add a layer (flat roof) and I was shovering it down onto them while they were plowing the driveway xd
and don't forget to use a microfiber towel
I'm going to be waxing in my head before a snowball fight from now on
Last winter I got stuck in the snow and i was driving my cousins 1983 plymouth capri. So i bought AWD Chrysler Town and country. I'm not generally a minivan person, but I'm a single mom and it works for now. Thank you Chris for making your content. I'm learning so much about working on cars thanks to you!
This is what we call Tuesday is Wisconsin. We prepare for this stuff in July.
Ha Ha this is what we call a normal day in michigan
lmao
@@pythons206 is what we call a normal day in Canada
Hear hear, but we appreciate you taking the time to put this together. Younger newer drivers up here might see it as helpful.
Big deal. Imagine what people living in Northern Canada, Russia, or Europe has to say to you :P
I've lived in Ohio my whole life, but I had never seen anyone do the ziplock bag full of hot water. That's a smart little trick!
I'm in northern Canada... that's new to me as well.
What part of ohio?
Manitoba here. I wouldn’t bother with warm water. Running a car for 15 mins makes it a “wipe it off” level. 120v wall plug cabin heater turnes it into an “eco friendly” warmup, if you care. Me personally, I am so lazy, that I just spray alaskan de-icer where it hasn’t melted. Takes 3 seconds. THREE very precious seconds of my morning.
@@kidzellajr4244Cleveland area
i use a tarp on my truck. so much faster and easier.
Every Texans phone rn : HEY GUYS CHRISFIX HERE
Dude don’t mess with Texas although this is funny and please help with texas
@@8Byto ik I have family there I just thought it was funny and helpful for their Situation (funny the comment idea not Texas Situation)
The problem isn't the cars it is we don't pre treat the roads and bridges or have the machinery on hand to combat the ice and snow as they do up north. Another thing even if they did have the equipment there is still people in here that think I can do 60 and slam on the breaks and stop like normal.
SO true
And I'm from Boston,.... I always thought Boston drivers were crazy till I came to Dallas!!!
I always give my car a really good polishing prior to cold weather . When it comes to removing the snow it nearly always comes off all in one push . Most people would suggest removing the snow from the top of your car first but I disagree . If you remove the snow from your hood first then you do not have two loads together and the snow from the windscreen or roof slides off the hood easier after that has been cleared.
How I missed this 😢
Keralathil enth snow...
Same
@@mathewsreji5748 northil Indalloo.
Same
You and me both!!
Fans: Finally...the corona is getting low..the DelSol is going to turbocharged
Snow storm: LMAO.. May i come in
ikr, winter was like "oh shit, forgot to let it snow"
“the corona is getting low”
Wtf does “corona is getting low” mean
Lmao “corona is getting low” WTF DOES THAT MEAN LOL🤣
@@mrsus420 it means the case numbers are going down. We are in a coronavirus pandemic. More people are getting vaccinated and everything is opening up.
Im 13
I dont own a car
I dont know how to drive
It doesn’t snow here
I still watch these videos
Aw. Maybe it will help you one day
@@futureshock7425 yea good life skills i guess
@@victorrrrm It really is!
I'm 15
I do not own a car
I actually can drive
I live in the Caribbean
I still watch them too!
Excellent share. After a winter of lifting your windshield wipers up. Make sure to lube the springs afterwards for a tight wiper blade to the glass.
Another tip: Carry a box of cheap cat litter in the trunk. If you are ever stuck or if your wheels are spinning in the snow, place some of the cat litter under the wheels. Hope this helps.
Thought you was going to say if you get caught short... lol
What about chains?
@@muki_x here in the Netherlands we get a big fine if you use chains. They tear up the asphalt roads. Only police, ambulance and firefighters are allowed to use them, but only under real bad circumstances.
3:05
eyes: windshield de-icer agent
brain: G R A P E J U I C E
I mean grape juice is usually concentrated so it’s usually dark purple lol. I think grape juice is a lighter purple when u water it down lol 😂
Don't drink it!
@@chrisfix LOL OK
Don't drink it! *It's poisonous!*
@@comp1ext G R A P E W A T E R
Chrisfix good day! greetings from philippines 🇵🇭👍
Yow yow yow musta!?
Musta
Yow Whats up😎
@@jillydalida2146 😍 kumusta din po?
@@MotoPaps ayos lang naman ingat tayo lagi!
Great video mate, some very handy tips you have shown.
I also like to lay a tarp over the bonnet when camping in the snow, it's like parking your car in the garage over night.
It does help to start the engine of your car the next morning after it's been covered in snow.
Another tip i do is don't park your car with the hand brake pulled on.
Moisture on the hand brake cable can freeze over night and you might not be able to release the hand brake the next day.
* Chris doing a simple oil change *.....
* Changes the trans fluid, feul filter, cleans the seats, changes the interior lights, cleans the engine bay, changes blinker fluid, suspensions, takes out the engine, cleans radiator, flushes coolant and fills the feul tank. *
Chris: Alright now that were done with that preventitave maintenence.........
Uhmmm blinker fluid isn’t a real thing
@@maxdominguez6454 😉
That blinker fluid is always a bear
@@mickcv4554 my blinker fluid bearing axle motor stopped working today
@@milesbigelow4775 try elbow grease.
"Keeps the surface slick, so the snow doesn't stick!"
ChrisFix Sno-Off™ *patent pending
“No ice no snow and it’s ready to go”
@@aron1927 yes
My mom : my son is so talented
Me at 24 years : wiping a widow with water bag
These are great tips.
The side mirrors, plastic bag and water for windows, freaking awesome. I used supermarket card to scrape windshield, etc. works but nothing like prevention.
For the weight and tire grip I prefer put wooden palets which can be found behind any discount store. Then add a few cinder blocks in the grooves so they don't slide, scraping the bed of the truck.
Thank you for the info!
I'm living in Russia, Siberia. Winter temperatures of -20C are common here and -40C happen too. The most pain is when ice builds up on the internal side of the glass. To prevent it, wide open the doors and stay like that for a couple minutes. This will remove a warm humid air from the car. Also make sure there is no water or snow on the car mats. This water will evaporate and condense on cold glass.
In very harsh conditions below -40C it's common to use a cape for the whole car. It's called НАКИДКА НАТАША. It really helps to keep the engine and suspension warm enough.
I don't think that snow brush will scratch and damage a car paint. We never use towel like CrisFix advises and paint is just fine. Besides, you can buy a brush with soft fibers.
I live in North part of Kazakstan (South Siberia) and I agree with all your tips.
Natasha can be helpful anytime btw 😂😂😂😂
I just came to say, damn. That’s cold.
Thanks! I was wondering recently how to avoid it!
It actually will scratch the paint :) only lightly but still noticeable
Netflix: Are you still watching?
Someones daughter: 3:55
4:05 😂
YEOOOOOO😭😭😭😭😭😭😭
I dont get it
BAHAHAHAH STOPP
I was looking for this comment and had to scroll surprisingly long. 😂
Not gonna lie, I kind of want to see an episode talking about roadside tools and what to do in case you have to pull over due to engine problems or tires or something like that
Same. Even though I already keep tools in the trunk.
I just pull over and yell for help
I mean it's a concept for a video. Just so everyone knows what to have and what to do. There are many small things most people gloss over during a roadside stop
I think he did that a couple years back but I'm not to sure on that
Devdoesitbest
... these days the average person is NOT going to fix much on the side of the road, other than a wiper blade that flipped off... and if that's the case they will probably screw up a replacement too. Best to shove a rag under the broken blade so you don't scratch up the glass. For all other issues a membership from AAA or similar will usually get you going within an hour. (99% of the time)
On the windshield wipers it’s not always best to leave them up all night. If you have heavy winds and/or a heavy storm. The windshield wipers are not designed to take that kind of pounding and you can do far more harm than good.
I haven’t had a problem yet where I couldn’t lift my wipers after removing the snow. If I have ice all over my windshield I just run the defrost and wait for it to melt away.
I really do like the windshield cover. Thank you much for the video Chris!
I tore my wiper blade off once after an ice storm. Now I use the bags that my newspaper come in over the whole wiper. If things are stuck & I am impatient, the free bag gets torn, not the $$$ blade.
Great work ❤️❤️❤️❤️👍
Thanks a lot!
@@chrisfix welcome ❤️ love from india ❤️
Chris you are amazing dude I have been watching you sense starting the driftstang and man has it been a journey you are amazing keep up the great work these tips and tricks are actually helpful and I show my family these tips for them and they actually used them and i am thanking you so much keep it up man
@@imwmanish nice bhai
That means nice bro
When he baby's his beater cars you know he truly loves cars
Who says they're beaters?
@@tokin_alien4132 bro WHAT IS THIS COMPARISON
@@mattfromtarget8653 what did he say
Watched again. Living in Canada one huge recommendation. When going thru a snow windrow that’s hard packed or frozen at the end of the driveway will leave you a broken exhaust or torn off air dam / bumper. Make sure you have clearance either way. There’s a lot of broken exhaust and bumpers in the spring melt.
Just had a freeze here in England covered my screen and mirrors the problem I had was the inside of the screen had more ice on it than the outside. Any tips thanks
"I could freeze, and that wouldn't be good." No Chris, no it wouldn't.
@Maddy Chastain I hope ur joking
:o
Nice
@Maddy Chastain plz tell us your joking
Freezing builds character
Another advantage of 'combat parking' is that your battery is facing the street in case you need a jump.
the other advantage of combat parking is that your gas tank is facing backwards in case you need the fuel truck to come refill you
Not for every car. There is alot if not most European Cars that have the battery in the trunk
@@hassnaindar9586 Not in all cases. Some cars live in the desert and don't get snowed in.
@@hassnaindar9586 I think you're referring to BMW and Mercedes cars. Those still have two jump start points in the front under the bonnet
@@mattiaiezzi9381 And all newer Audis and Volvos, and not all older cars with the battery in the back have jump point under the hood.. Trust me I'm a professional! "Holding my Magnum 44 while 80s action music is playing in the background"
This would have been helpful for everyone in Texas but now they have a video for the future thanks to the one and only 🐐 ChrisFix!!!!
It was crucial this last week. Some folks still don't have water here in Houston. Craziness
@@mcgeem1989 I know and it’s sad to see so many people suffer!!!! I mean what’s the point of having a weather report if you can’t prepare to help your own people before they get hit by it!!! I can’t understand the logic that goes through some people!!!
Great tips. One point though: in a passenger car, loading up the trunk helps with traction *IF* the weight is either on top of or in front of the rear wheels. Otherwise you risk an imbalance that makes the front end relatively too light and it becomes hard to steer.
I love watching Chris's videos chronologically and hearing his intro become more and more enthusiastic and the overall tone become more energetic
Yes!! I love when he started saying "And that wouldn't be good."
It's all the ad revenue 😆
Us northerns: "We already got this down"
All southern states right now: "PLEASE REPEATE STEP 1!"
Hey!
That’s messed up bro lol
California: "What's that white stuff on the ground!? Looks scary!"
That was funny.
@@mida8261 snow is known to the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects, and choking
I was waiting for Chris to break out his flamethrower to clear the snow
I bought a SubZero canvas windshield cover that has mirror covers attached by elastic bands, and clamps in the door. It works great and I highly recommend. I keep my fuel topped off in case I'm stuck in snow traffic somewhere, but didn't even consider the benefit of the extra weight!
Do you happen to have a link or brand/product name? I have a windshield cover that has 'magnetic' plates along the edges, but they don't hold well. BUT it does have flaps that hang INSIDE the driver/passenger doors to hold the shield in place. That way, no one can remove elastic bands from around the outside mirrors.
@@RetireAbroadInvesting I got mine from O'Reilly's Auto parts. Part number 17545
I got my whole set (front, back, mirrors & storage) from QVC. Variety of colors & patterns as well. Canvas on top, waterproof "rubber" next to glass. Oh yeah, 3 sizes too.
Awesome tips . I'm embarrassed to say that I have driven for 43 years and these tips are so simple and easy I wish I'd have known them years ago. Maybe I would not been hating winter so much when I had to go to work before the break of dawn.. But I am so glad to know them now. Thank you for sharing. This will relieve alot of frustration even if I don't have to get to work before the break of dawn. Thanks again.
Great ideas!
I, personally, use walmart bags on the mirrors and just tie the handles...and i use a polyester throw blanket on the windshield...you can close the doors on it so it prevents the doors from freezing shut amd that keeps the blanket tight against the windshield, and also i like to wrap the bottom around the wipers so they can't get showed on at all. Then all you gotta do is get the major snow off the car while its running, then remove the blanket and bags and you're ready to leave :) works every time :)
U can use a car cover to
12:45 chills went down my spine when I saw this and I started tingling when he stared talking about scratching paint
Another useful tip I've found - keep the gift cards to (carefully) run between the glass and the weatherstrip on the outside door sill. People going to drive throughs will try to roll them down and if there's ice there, they'll either rip the strip off or ruin the window mechanism.
Great tip! Thank you for sharing!
I keep expired gift cards to use as ice scrapers, they're better than traditional scrapers.
About that. my side window popped out twice (January and December 2021) from doing the same thing. Learnt my lesson after the second time. Only broke the plastic slide blocks (15 usd fix) but the drive through guy's face when the window dropped down all the way down in the door was priceless xD
I've since then used an old gift card or a window tint squeegee to crack the ice :) Top tip :D
@@cynthiaromero2658 Keeps them out of the landfills! I used my Costco card, once. Depending on how Christmas goes, I might get a few cards to keep in the glove box once depleted. 😄
Live in Florida but I’m still interested
I'm glad you're still interested!
@@chrisfix hey Chris but did you say in one of your old videos that you live in Orlando?
@@8timex from what I hear, he lives in New Jersey
@@8timex "wudder"
Meeeeee TOOOOOOOOOOOOO
Great tips Chris ! Another great tip, which applies to other weather conditions as well. Make sure your radiator and antifreeze is fresh and clean, and ensure your heat and all of ts functions are working properly. Fresh wiper blades, and all glass is coated with Rain-X or equivalent. Also have your battery tested, and clean terminals.
Good tips!
Thank Goodness for YOU TUBE, good ideas here & great video!!!!!
I live in Alberta. We are having a particularly early and brutal cold, snowy winter quite this winter.
I just bought a $100, 400 amp, 12 volt REACTOR, POWER BANK (portable battery charger - used it 3 hours ago - -33°C - to start my truck. This tool is very handy. It's on a trickle charger now 2 amps. It may be an old battery, 7 years old.
But, I think it's an important tool to have.
2. Plug in car. No sense in going cheap. Plug in "Little Buddy interior car warmer, a battery blanket, and block heater. It draws nearly the max amp (I think 12 amps is NA standard for outlets). So far, it's holding. My back outlet has the battery charger, 2 block heaters and 2 battery blankets plugged in (I guess I'll have to check that).
3. Gas. High end gas plus MMO to lubricate fuel lines.
4. Alcohol bottles for key locks & wiper fluid
(I just learned that from Chris).
5. If your not using vehicle take in battery, charge it occasionally, put on wooden surface (2x4s not cement).
In these conditions you must pay attention to all you vehicles....daily drivers and others. Batteries do freeze in -35°F weather.
that's not a tip
those are pre cautions
@@davidweum if you think you have a bad battery just replace it
unless you bought that unit for emergency
As someone born in Florida who has NEVER woken up to snow on the car.. and is planning to move north in the next few years, this was incredibly helpful
"Wudder" - ChrisFix
*wooder :p
Alright I wasn’t the only one who heard that
@@chrisfix widder