I'm stuck in snow!?

Question

I live in the north eastern part of the U.S. We've experienced a snow storm two days ago and I can't move my car. I've tried shoveling my car out but the snow is pretty much ice now. I've been told that Kitty Litter can give the tires traction and get the car out. is this true? If so is the litter applied to the snow or to the tire or both? I thank you in advanced for your help!

Answer 1

Kitty litter works very well on ice. Just spread it out over the ice where you want to drive - it's the same as when salt trucks spread cinder or sand over hard-packed snow or ice.

I keep a bag of litter in my car every winter - it works very well.

Answer 2

Kitty litter works pretty well as do sand and especially rock salt. Just put a few shovels full in front of the wheel that's spinning forward and behind the one that spins when the car is in reverse. Gently shift from low to reverse to rock the car (you may need some willing hands to help push you forward; just make sure they aren't behind the car when you put it in reverse). When the tires grip the litter or sand, they should propel the vehicle in the direction desired. Or you could just wait for the Spring thaw! Good luck!

Answer 3

It really depends on how level your way out is. If there are bumps, you have to level them first as much as possible using whatever tools you have.

Pure sand would be your best bet, but if you have only kitty litter, it might help, too. You can use any kind of salt, including kitchen salt, to try and melt some ice. You can use help from relatives/neighbors in pushing your car.

Answer 4

cat litter, gritt and sand, rock salt or ice melt and saw dust work well. you need to shovel all around the car, especially in front and behind.
sprinkel some thing down on the ground, in the tire tracks. if you can get the car to move ahead some, sprinkel more stuff down, try and ruck your self out

Answer 5

Use sand.....And a hairdryer