15 winter life hacks and tips that will help the driver in the cold season

In winter, the requirements for vehicle maintenance and operation become more stringent. Due to snow, ice and frost, driving becomes more difficult and other problems arise. The following life hacks will help you avoid many troubles.

Never buy antifreeze in bulk in large containers


Antifreeze liquid in large containers or in bulk is cheaper, but if it turns out to be of poor quality and freezes, then there will be no savings. Take one jar. If the liquid in it turns out to be bad, it won’t be so offensive.
15 winter life hacks and tips that will help the driver in the cold season

Lubricate rubber seals and locks


Before frost, lubricate door locks and rubber seals with silicone. This will eliminate the problem of the door freezing. If you missed this moment and freezing happened, then try opening the other doors to get into the salon. At least one of them will definitely give in.
15 winter life hacks and tips that will help the driver in the cold season

Store a snow brush in the trunk


If you store the brush in the cabin, then when you open the door, snow from the roof will fall onto the carpet and seat. When you put it in the trunk, then you can sweep the car, and snow will no longer get into the cabin.
15 winter life hacks and tips that will help the driver in the cold season

Cool down the interior before parking


If you need to park your car for a long time in cold weather, open the interior doors for a couple of minutes. When it cools down, the snow on the windshield will not melt and then turn into an ice crust.
15 winter life hacks and tips that will help the driver in the cold season

Don't leave your wipers on


When you turn off the ignition, turn off the wipers. If they freeze, then in the morning when you start the car, their drive may fail, since they will be fixed. If possible, install frameless wipers; they resist icing better.
15 winter life hacks and tips that will help the driver in the cold season

Do not apply the parking brake if the brake pads are hot.


If, when the weather changes, you apply the handbrake while the pads are hot, there is a possibility that they will freeze. You need to wait a couple of minutes for them to cool down and then use the parking brake. When there is no time, it is better to simply engage first gear, but only if the car does not have auto start.
15 winter life hacks and tips that will help the driver in the cold season

Keep your car away from moisture


When it snows, brush snow off your shoes before getting into the car. If this is not done, moisture will cause the glass to fog up. Wet carpets cause corrosion of the underbody; in addition, due to moisture in the spring, an unpleasant odor will appear in the cabin. To combat fogging, you can use toilet paper. It very quickly absorbs condensation from glass and mirrors.
15 winter life hacks and tips that will help the driver in the cold season

In snow and ice, it is better to start in second gear


If you have to start in fresh snow or on ice, it is better to do it in second gear. This makes it easier to control wheel slip. When starting to drive in deep snow or downhill, you can use first gear, and once moving, immediately switch to second. If you have an automatic transmission, then choose manual mode.
15 winter life hacks and tips that will help the driver in the cold season

Don't let off the gas on ice


On a slippery section of the road, you should not let off the gas so as not to skid.In winter, try not to drive in neutral at all. On slippery roads you should brake using impulse movements. If you simply hold down the brake, the car will skid. It is also safe to slow down the engine by shifting to lower gears.
15 winter life hacks and tips that will help the driver in the cold season

Be doubly careful when turning right


You need to turn smoothly, and the main thing is not to change gears when cornering. Keep your distance from other cars, and do everything smoothly. A right turn is more dangerous than a left turn, because if something happens, the car is thrown not onto the side of the road, but into the oncoming traffic. Turn very carefully.
15 winter life hacks and tips that will help the driver in the cold season

Warn about maneuvers in advance


On a slippery road, it is difficult for drivers to stop the car in a timely manner, so warn them about this in advance before any maneuvers. If you need to turn and the car behind you is too close, it is better to turn into the next driveway. You'll spend an extra couple of minutes, but you'll avoid a collision.
15 winter life hacks and tips that will help the driver in the cold season

Carry a shovel


If you cannot move in deep snow, clear it from under the wheels with a shovel. You can also carry cat litter with you. He will help you out if you can't get going. The filler absorbs moisture and hardens quickly, giving the wheels the necessary grip.
15 winter life hacks and tips that will help the driver in the cold season

Lighting fixtures must be clean


All light bulbs, especially turn signals and stop lights, must be cleared of snow. Otherwise, the risk of getting into an accident increases.
15 winter life hacks and tips that will help the driver in the cold season

Keep mudguards clean


Remove accumulated snow from mudguards in the evening. If it freezes, it will catch the wheels when turning in the morning. This often breaks the fender liner, and ice can even damage the bumper.
15 winter life hacks and tips that will help the driver in the cold season

Monitor your tire pressure


The tire pressure should be the same. If road grip is poor, then you can lower the tires to 1.6-1.8 atm.This will help out on ice and deep snow. When driving onto asphalt, the pressure must be raised to normal.

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Comments (5)
  1. Yura Razborkin
    #1 Yura Razborkin Guests December 31, 2020 20:06
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    Simple and clear, but for some reason not everyone knows this.
    1. Valery Ratnikov
      #2 Valery Ratnikov Guests January 13, 2021 11:41
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      Although, only the grave will correct the hunchback.
  2. Valery Ratnikov
    #3 Valery Ratnikov Guests January 13, 2021 11:43
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    Nobody puts it in the garage anymore, they’re too lazy to go, everyone is at the entrance.
  3. Igor
    #4 Igor Guests 13 January 2021 16:36
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    Old as time
  4. Nemo
    #5 Nemo Guests 13 January 2021 16:50
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    Mister banality