I drive a rear-wheel standard 6 speed. It's stuck in the snow while parked on the curb. Any suggestions in getting it out when i'm done with work? It spins out quite a bit.
2007-02-13 02:55:42 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Safety
Yeah, it's as stick...
I'm in Pittsburgh PA, darn snow storm.
I'll try pulling out in 2nd gear in a bit, tell ya'll if it worked
2007-02-13 03:25:29 · update #1
Get a buddy with a truck and a tow strap to pull you out.
2007-02-13 02:58:41 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Shovel in front and the rear of each tire a path of three feet. If handy sprinkle calcium chloride on the ground in the paths you shoveled. It's available in Lowe's, Home Depot, hardware, Wal Mart. If your a lady a long handled flat shovel is best. It's tough to dig out compressed snow with a snow shovel. They're too big, short handled and weak for the job. Do you live in upstate NY.? I could be in Oswego in two hrs. to get it out for you with my four wheel driver!
2007-02-13 11:12:57 · answer #2 · answered by Country Boy 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
clear space around the front and rear wheels witha shovel, lay down some sand or cat litter in front of and under the drive wheel. A push or pull wouldnt hurt either. Dont accelerate hard.
2007-02-13 10:59:21 · answer #3 · answered by David B 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
carry a shovel in your trunk ,some sand bage or heavy item . extra cash in pocket ! get the first healthy looking strong youn lad walking by and ask if he wants to make 5 bucks .
it was 5 when i was young er . i lived for snow storms back then . and made a lot of people happy too , being not stuck till spring .
2007-02-13 11:37:37 · answer #4 · answered by martinmm 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Almost all of the above answers are good.. (sand, shovel, digging, 2nd gear which only works if you have a stick).. but one other thing that often will REALLY help is to load up the back.
We used to call it poor-mans-positraction.
Simply put a lot of weight on or behind the drive wheels so that they have more bite on the ground. That plus the shoveled ground and sand would usually get us started.
Once Started, however, make sure you have cleared a path for the car to move in or you will simply get stuck a few feet further on.
(or.. the SURE, guaranteed, double your money back method that ALWAYS works..........................
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(sorry.. couldn't resist).
good luck
2007-02-13 11:20:17 · answer #5 · answered by ca_surveyor 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
try starting out in 2nd gear along with the other answers
2007-02-13 11:10:48 · answer #6 · answered by mega18_200321 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you are getting good help . be careful not to burn the clutch and try rocking the car back and forth it may help if you clear some of the snowin frontof you
2007-02-15 21:24:47 · answer #7 · answered by lake d 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can call a tow truck if it's stuck badly, or take the advice to get a buddy with a tow rope. But if you do, click here first and watch please: http://www.funny-videos.co.uk/downloads/smalltobig.wmv
2007-02-13 11:25:53 · answer #8 · answered by oklatom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋