Every time I get out of my car, I get a shock when I touch the door. It has happened with 2 different type of cars as well so I know it's just not this specific car. I'm afraid I'm going to blow up when I stop for fuel!
2007-01-22 00:47:59 · 9 answers · asked by Dave 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Other - Cars & Transportation
It is when the synthetic materials that is used in the seat covers rub against the synthetic materials in your clothes...when you slide across getting in and then slide across the material getting out...you get static electricity in your body (like when you fiercely rub a balloon on your hair...your hair stands up)...then when you touch your car it is released (your little shock). This phenomenon occurs more when the air (as in winter)...is dryer with less moisture in it. It is good always to touch your car to release this BEFORE you start pumping gas. There really has been fires started from this...you are right to be concerned. Just make sure you touch your car before coming in contact with the gas pump and you will be fine. Good luck.
2007-01-22 00:52:12 · answer #1 · answered by ticklemeblue 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Static electricity, worse in the winter when the air is dry (it won't happen during a rain storm). Hold on to the door handle as you slide across the seat, and the charge will be dissipated into the vehicle instead of making the big spark when you reach for the metal door.
When fueling, don't EVER get back into the car and slide out again, or you will indeed spark as you reach for the nozzle.
2007-01-22 00:59:18 · answer #2 · answered by oklatom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If there are any screw heads seen someplace on the arm relax of the door, or everywhere else on the door on the interior the vehicle, you ought to objective touching your finger tip to a minimum of one in each and every of them mutually as you get out. i've got discovered that this keeps you grounded and forestalls you from getting a static electrical energy zap once you go out. There are additionally strips of rubber for you to purchase on the vehicle areas shop that are fairly for this difficulty. They connect on your vehicle's bumper if it relatively is steel or to the physique if it is not and drag alongside the floor in the back of the vehicle, conserving the vehicle from build up a static charge. they don't seem to be precisely stylish, yet they could artwork.
2016-10-31 23:45:31 · answer #3 · answered by englin 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dont blow up. do, touch your car befor gassing up. Iv had luck spraying my seats and self with anti static spray..get it at washing soaps and spray starch section of supermarket.
2007-01-22 01:00:35 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have the same problem when i drag my foot across my front porch and then touch the doorknob.one time i walked across the porch and touched someone and it shocked them that was funny.you could hear the pop.
2007-01-22 01:00:35 · answer #5 · answered by mack j 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Static charge due to low humidity.
2007-01-22 00:56:51 · answer #6 · answered by TexasRose 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because you trap a fuffy little animal in it and you hate to see anything suffer.
2007-01-22 00:56:45 · answer #7 · answered by malcolmg 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Haha yea it happens to me too but only when it's hot outside!
2007-01-22 01:08:54 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your hand is still in the door when you slam it. Move your hand out quicker.
2007-01-22 00:55:28 · answer #9 · answered by Skeezix 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋