each morning i have ice on car i turn engine on and pust heater son full s and i have found that this melts the ice on front and rear windscreens and i just have 2 scrape the side windows. the ca ris also being ehated so when im ready 2 take kids 2 schoo, its not freezing in the car, it son for about 10 mins before we r ready to make a move. is this good or bad?
2007-12-16 08:06:06 · 10 answers · asked by azil_jesani 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
10 minutes is a little long. You CAN scrape the ice off the front and rear windows. You'll be ready to move as soon as the engine is warmed up (if the heater is blowing warm air, the engine is warmed up)
2007-12-16 08:30:50 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most of the tips and techniques on here seem to be proven methods that work. All i can add is if you can prevent it and tyo do have an Iced up window, Scrapping is best. De-icer is good if you are in a hurry but the downside is it will cause misting on the windows very quickly ( something to do with thermal transference or the likes or so i was told). If you do buy de-icer, make sure its a plastic, hand pump bottled type. Avoid the canned aerosols, The cans get really cold during use. Not a big downside but hey I dont like using them. Also you can always tell if there is enough left in a clear bottle as opposed to a can
2016-05-24 05:55:09 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wash the ice off with a jug of warm (not hot) water. This will heat the glass a bit and prevent re-freezing. Start up, let the engine settle for a few seconds to get the oil moving then drive off gently. That's kindest to the environment and gets the car warm soonest. If the kids are cold suggest they put a coat on and walk.
2007-12-16 20:13:55 · answer #3 · answered by The original Peter G 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is good from the point of view that you will be able to see out of the windows when you drive.
Just make sure you don't leave the car unattended while it's running, some criminals prowl in the early morning waiting for such an opportunity.
2007-12-16 08:15:30 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not bad for the car, better than using de icer which eventually corrodes the rubber seals around the windows.
And much better than a kettle full of boiling water which can shatter the windscreen
2007-12-16 08:11:05 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well, it does create more pollution!!!
and takes a long time.
all you need is a kettle of tap water and pour over the windows.
do not use boiling water, it will crack windscreen.
and if the kids are cold, get them a hot water bottle each. much kinder to the enviroment!!!
2007-12-16 08:10:37 · answer #6 · answered by kimandellie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
From your spelling it looks like you need to go to school not your kids
2007-12-17 03:08:30 · answer #7 · answered by wurzelanne 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it probably does the car good, u should always wait for the car (engine) to heat up before you drive it
2007-12-16 08:11:14 · answer #8 · answered by alex 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
just make sure no body decides to rob it while you have it running and your inside finishing your brekkie!!
2007-12-16 08:09:46 · answer #9 · answered by angela n 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its fine.
Ja.
2007-12-16 09:33:45 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋