It has been so cold lately that even though I can still open the doors to the car, I have a lot of trouble closing them from the inside. Is there a way to prevent this? I don't have a garage.
2006-11-29 04:42:11 · 7 answers · asked by Diane G 6 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Other - Cars & Transportation
As a Southerner that has lived in the Great White North I had to learn a few things.
WD-40!
LIGHTLY...and I mean VERY LIGHTLY spray your hinges with WD-40.
Also, I suggest you get some of those plastic strippings, door guards, and slide over the door edges.
I used to put a thin film of Vaseline on the inside door of those strips.
I recommend you purchase Key/Lock de-thawer at the auto parts store and de-icer for your windshield.
Don't bother with the car covers... they'll only blow off.
2006-11-29 04:55:20 · answer #1 · answered by Muinghan Life During Wartime 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh heck, thats no fun in the morning is it!!? There are all sorts of products on the market that can be of use but I have always found covering it over at night is the best.... It only needs to be an old blanket, although there are complete car coveralls that one can buy.... Probably not a bad investment when you think of how much your car cost all in all, plus the annoyance and inconvenience when all is frozen over. Apparently, if you smear vaseline around the door seals, it will help prevent your doors freezing shut. One other little tip,,, carry a cigarette lighter with you,,,,, by heating up your key with it , you should be able to gain access to your car a little more quickly. Go well....
2016-05-23 02:11:26 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-11-29 04:49:57 · answer #3 · answered by . 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Luckily I dont have that problem. It was 65 degrees this morning when I went outside, ha....however I have seen car covers at auto zone for about 50 bucks just use one of them
2006-11-29 04:50:51 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Keep your hinges lubed really well and if it is that cold, try covering your car at night. You can pick up a car cover fairly reasonably on eBay and JC Whitney.
2006-11-29 04:46:57 · answer #5 · answered by Hawk996 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you must be getting moisture in between you door, make sure you have a good seal, if notice any cracks replace the rubber trim
2006-11-29 04:50:00 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
spray wd 40 in latch area and rub some on rubber seals this should help ..nate
2006-11-29 05:06:25 · answer #7 · answered by jrdiz100 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋