The best thing you can do to avoid trouble driving in the snow is to fit your car with a great set of winter snow tires. But sometimes, when you live in a northern state, you wake up to 8-12 inches of the freshly fallen white stuff. And even with that fancy all-wheel-drive system and winter tires, you’ll have to dig your car out.
Here’s a guide on how to get your car out of the snow with some helpful products to aid the process.
Clear Your Exhaust Pipe
Before you even start the engine, the first thing to do is to make sure your exhaust pipe is clear. The exhaust pipe being clogged with snow can create a backup and cause deadly carbon monoxide — which you can’t detect by odor — to leak into the car. Don’t let that happen.
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Clear the Snow
Of all the items to keep in your car for winter, a small hand shovel is among the most important. Often, you can find one that is collapsible, foldable or separable for easy car storage. Clear the snow from your roof and windows (you probably want to be able to see once you get going). A tire iron or screwdriver can be handy for clearing ice and snow away from your tires. The chunks of ice you clear may even add a little traction.
One thing to remember here is to keep your hands warm. You’re only going to be as valuable as your fingers are pain-free and mobile. Stash some winter gloves in your aptly named glove box. Keep some extra backup with hand warmers.
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