Glossary / General

road salt

19 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

Road salt is salt spread on roads in winter to help melt ice, but it can rust and damage your car parts.

Technical Definition

Road salt is used to melt ice on roads during winter, but it can cause corrosion and damage to vehicle components, including wheels.

Hear It Discussed

"Paolo who asked, my question is, what's the best way to ensure road salt is eliminated during those winter months?"
Asking The Detailing Experts Anything! (Live Forum with Garage Therapy) 9WERKS Radio : The Porsche and Car Podcast 02:06

"And, you know, without the heavy snow that we see in the North with salt and rust and corrosion and things like that…"
Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor - Classic Car Doctor - August 22, 2015 - Hour 1 Ron Ananian The Car Doctor 12:54

"…improper manufacturing coatings, accelerating subprime corrosion in cold weather road salt states, which Michigan and the upper Midwest includes that situation and issue."
Law on Digital Dealer, Burnett on Sales, Ebin on Ads, Pister on Fixed | Daily Dealer Live Car Dealership Guy Podcast 07:55