The weather is changing. Its getting colder. I drive an old ford truck that takes about 10 mins to warm up the heater. Is there a better way to clear the windshield?
2007-10-07 15:36:00 · 7 answers · asked by Mike B 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
A sheet of visqueen cut out to a few inches larger than the windshield. It doesn't have the tendency to freeze to the glass. There is one available in auto stores that has magnets on it to hold it in place.
If your engine is taking too long to heat up, is your thermostat working properly?
2007-10-07 15:50:42 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
electric Interior car warmers that have been approved to be used for this application by the appropriate agencys and Personal , have been used for this purpose ,installed in a SAFE location inside the vehicle . This not only keeps the frost off of the windshield , it also maintains the inside of the vehicle quite warm , thereby enjoying a cosy warm interior during cold weather startups. These can be purchased for around 20 bucks and the saving would be unnecessary engine idling until the vehicle engine warms up.
remember ---safety is number one
2007-10-07 16:13:13 · answer #2 · answered by trapper1_CA T 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The best solution is to park it in a garage. Otherwise, cover the windshield with a sheet of Visqueen (plastic) when you put it up for the night, or an old blanket or bedsheet. Stretch it as tight as you can and secure it by tucking it in the door frame and closing the door on it. That way it won't blow away.
2007-10-07 15:50:39 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cut out a piece of cardboard and put on windshield at night. Use the wipers to clamp it on.
2007-10-07 15:43:25 · answer #4 · answered by matt c 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We use Hot water then quickly dose it with salt. It should defrost it and keep it from frosting over again. Also when driving keep the wind shilled wipers on.
2007-10-08 05:38:31 · answer #5 · answered by Tanner L 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Throw an old blanket over it.
2007-10-07 15:38:41 · answer #6 · answered by Mr. KnowItAll 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My Dad always used one of those little cloth bags of tobacco, he just rubbed it all over the windows.
Thanks for making me remember that! I'm gonna go to the smoke shop and get me one! :-)
2007-10-07 15:41:35 · answer #7 · answered by JK 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋