2007-06-02 16:20:09 · 11 answers · asked by galax_gator 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Other - Science
True, sleeping with the engine running puts you at great risk of carbon monoxide poisoning.
True, most cars are not airtight.
That temperature is cool enough for your metabolism to slow, reducing the amount of carbon dioxide you generate.
However, the carbon dioxide concentration will increase, so it would be healthier to provide for some air exchange. If you must do this on a regular basis and don't feel safe leaving the windows open 1/3 inch or so, then invest in a small, battery powered exhaust fan. 2 or 3 air changes in 8 hours should be enough, and that's probably less than half a CFM (cubic foot per minute).
2007-06-02 20:15:28 · answer #1 · answered by Frank N 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-06 13:03:26 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope.
No vehicle is airtight. Carbon dioxide would not have a chance to build up to lethal levels. If, on the other hand, you sleep with the motor running, Carbon MONoxide has a real good shot at ending your life.
2007-06-02 16:31:29 · answer #3 · answered by d_cider1 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not for a few hours but without the engine running. Better to open the windows once in a while.
2007-06-02 16:31:01 · answer #4 · answered by Swamy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. But nothing is impossible! I've slept in my car before from temperatures in the 80s clean down to freezing... it's worked fine.
2007-06-02 16:26:11 · answer #5 · answered by jtoothman25 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No
I don't think so
Cause I used to have to sleep in a car
And I think you wake up before you suffocate
So you have time to open up a window if needed
2007-06-02 16:28:16 · answer #6 · answered by Widow C 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
no car is fully air tight... plus there's vents in car.. remember for heat and a/c... they go from the inside of car then all the way out (or to under the hood).
2007-06-02 17:42:55 · answer #7 · answered by xdragonx425 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no, it's not airtight. Unless maybe it's an old style VW bug. I think they were airtight.
2007-06-02 17:51:27 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not unless its vacuum sealed.
2007-06-02 16:27:44 · answer #9 · answered by Steph 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not likely .
2007-06-02 16:28:38 · answer #10 · answered by william w 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋