Winterize Your Mustang: Storing/Driving Through Winter
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In this CJ's Resource Center video, Freddy & the crew at CJ's demonstrate how to winterize your Mustang. Whether you're planning to store or drive your pony, we've got you covered.
Depending on where you live, there are many ways that you can prepare for winter. Freddy goes over some excellent tips and tricks for winterizing your Mustang, but we'd like to hear from you too! Let us know how you prepare for winter.
It's always a good idea to prepare for the worst, you never want to get stuck in a harsh blizzard with nothing but an ice scraper. Creating a "blizzard bag" can really lend a hand if you're in a pickle. When the weather doesn't permit safe driving conditions and you're already out on the road, the first thing you want to do is pull over. Here's where your blizzard bag really comes in handy. Having an extra battery or charger for your cell phone so you can call for assistance is a smart choice. Having a roadside assistance service, such as AAA is also a very helpful in a pinch. Even having some extra cash squirreled away, in case you have to spend the night at a hotel is helpful.
What would you add to your own blizzard bag?
So, grab a tune-up, freshen up your coolant, test your battery, swap in some rubber-booted wipers, get all your maintenance done and get ready, because winter is coming!
Stay tuned for some great new installments. Also, if you have any tips, tricks or recommendations, don't hesitate to shout out to us. Post in the comments below, we look forward to hearing your thoughts!
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love my winters in las vegas best time of the year here to drive .....
12:10-12:20 he enjoyed it
😂😂😂😂😂
If I know it's gonna snow and get icy, I lift up my wipers so they aren't stuck to the windshield. And never use hot water on glass to get ice off lol... crack!
Yes thats another good idea, thanks for watching!
Video is about storage not parking at work
Another good thing is to raise your windshield wipers up so they don't get frozen on the windshield from the ice!
Oh yeah! Thanks for watching!
My 2002 Mustang's driver side window fell off the track because I was in a rush and pulled the door as hard as I could. Ice formed on the weather stripping and it was awful. I will definitely try the WD-40 this year
Hopefully the WD-40 works for you this year! Thanks for watching!
I recommend silicon spray like from 3M for rubber weatherstripping instead of wd40.
ok got it! now i need a mustang
This really helps! I just got an 07 mustang.
Sweeet!
It is also important to ensure the battery itself is clean as dirt on the top surface will conduct electricity like a high ohm resistor and add an unnecessary drain to the battery. This leakage can actually be measured with a digital voltmeter if the battery is real dirty! We charge forklift batteries at work and ensure the batteries are clean for this reason.
Yes yes, very true, thank you very much for sharing.
@7:42 "You can't open the door because its frozen so lemme help you out... just open the door..." haha WHAT
First snow of the snow and I fishtailed. I have Michelin Energy Saver 215/65/17 on my Mustang. What tire/wheel size would you recommend for moderate snow weather in Missouri?
I live in Illinois and I drive a classic if the road is clean I drive it and if there’s little snow but you can see the road I’ll drive the classic but I don’t drive it in heavy snow or rain
Can you really daily drive a mustang Gt in winter climate
right on bro
Good idea with the floor mat to get unstuck!
What's the best advice for snow removal in general? Brushes and ice scrapers are not nice to paint.
Great video! Just a couple things I want to mention. I hear some of you mentioning lifting your windshield wipers to avoid freezing. This is a good idea, however if it is windy, do not lift them! I’ve seen wind make the wipers snap back and crack windshields left and right. Also I don’t hear a mention of summer tires possibly cracking in cold weather, do you have any info on the NT555 g2’s? I think they say under 40 degrees they might crack.
lol using a funnel to top up the washer fluid. I never do that.
Haha if I didn't most of the fluid would have ended up elsewhere lolol.
Can you use the rain cutter fluid on a soft top convertible? I'm afraid of damaging it. Tks
what's winter I live in cali.
Haha you're very lucky.
Cali? That place it lit. Literally.
Freddy CJPP I wouldn't call living in California lucky...
Great video but honestly you should tell viewers to ONLY drive in the winter with snow tires with a mustang. I would never ever bother with all seasons, tires are the most important winter tip, why risk your baby and your life?
Kara G true but I survived my first winter with all seasons. I just drove like a grandma in the slow lane 😂
So do snow tires make it work way better or will you still slide a little?
kara G : Halo , please what type of winter tire do you have ?
Have you mustang 15+ ? I ve problem , becouse summer tire are 255/40 r19 and 275 40 r19 , it is possible install winter tire on thiss wheel ? Thank you for your response
Idk i drive my 5.0 without snow tires and honestly i wouldnt ever drive another car lol its too much fun
Really awesome video! Liked!
thank you!
Good info 👍🏻
But would the same methods apply to a fox body?
Vaseline works perfect for your door seals
Good video Freddy polyethylene can work on the windshield.
Thanks for watching!
Good video but I’d use silicone spray instead of wd40 on rubber seals.
is it okay to pull your battery out of the car an put a battery tender on it while it sits on shelf in the house
Yes absolutely, just don't let the battery sit on concrete.
This is extra
if the rims on my mustang have alot of space between the spokes should I change them?
Oh yeah, better pick up a nice set of Niches.
cat litter adding weight? pfft doesn't add much. Just put a body in the trunk!
What paint color is on the right Mustang?
Competition Orange
What rims are on the black Mustang in this video
Here ya go! www.cjponyparts.com/classic-design-concepts-outlaw-wheel-20-x10-flow-forged-bandit-black-gloss-set-v6-ecoboost-gt-2015-2017/p/W5828/
Is it safe to drive mustang ecoboost perfomance 2018 in snow with winter tires, looking to buy it but just worried about it
Yes and no. I haven't tried it but I'm analyzing that option myself.
It was not made with winter driving in mind so it's very easy to spin your tires, removing studs, if you're not in wet/snow mode. You should drive it like it was made of crystal.
You should consider your ground clearance. Mustang by default ride 137mm from the ground, which is almost as good as any normal sedan/wagon, so you'll have plenty room for terrain. But you can't lower or bodykit it for those nice looks. If you often see great buildup of ice and packed snow in the middle of the road you'll have a bad time scratching your bottom. If you drive in a rural area or city with lots of hills even more so. You can get stuck in a sudden snowstorm.
If you often drive up and down hills that may get covered in ice you may have a hard time getting up considering your weight.
If you drive in flat city-like areas you'll be fine. I'd be nervous taking it out on the highway and get up to speed for the first time but it's probably okay doing so.
Make sure to try braking hard in a curve on snow/ice to see how your ABS and ESC reacts.
Underside rust-protection is another concern. I haven't figured out yet what protection each year model has out of the factory.
Yes. I have a 2017 and it drove fine in Washington D.C.
I owned a 2016 mustang ecoboost over last winter, and have since upgraded to a 2015 GT. I invested in a set of 17 inch rims, plus GT radial champiro studdable snow tires.
The car handled absolutely amazing with a proper set of wheels on them. If you buy a decent set of PROPER tires, it is very safe to drive these things in the winter time. safety is also relative to risk. If your expecting to floor it in the snow and not lose traction at all, your not being reasonable. but I can tell you that, while driving on unplowed roads, I was motoring at 40-45 very comfortably driving past people going 15-20 trying to make it safely to where they were going....
at 1:56
What's winter?
It's that awful time of year when the sun tries to go away, the roads get icy and salt gets put on the road to destroy your car.
Great video. Should have thrown some old school porn music in there at 12:10, though. Haha
WD40 on rubber? Oil attacks rubber.
According to WD-40 "WD-40® Multi-Use Product can be used on just about everything. It is safe to use on metal, rubber, wood and plastic. It can also be applied to painted metal surfaces without harming the paint. Polycarbonate and clear polystyrene plastic are among the few surfaces on which to avoid using a petroleum-based product like WD-40® Multi-Use Product."
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