Frozen windows? Ice in the rearview mirror? Don t worry about it!

Mondo Cars Updated on 2024-02-03

At 6 p.m. on February 2, the ** Meteorological Observatory issued an orange warning for blizard and an orange warning for freezing. The scope of emergency response to low-temperature, rain, snow and freezing disasters was also expanded from 7 provinces to 11 provinces on February 1.

Low temperatures, blizzards, freezing rain, on the way home for the Spring Festival.

Facing rain and snow and freezing.

What should I do if my car is "frozen"?

Don't worry about it.

The windows are icy

First of all, let's find out.

How is ice formed on car windows?

In fact. The simplest and most effective de-icing "artifact".

That's itWarm air

Start the vehicle

When the engine water temperature rises

Blow the windshield with a warm air

Until the ice melts

But this method also has certain drawbacks.

It's time-consuming, labor-intensive, and fuel-intensive.

Rigid plastic scrapers

orDedicated glass frost shovel

It's also a great choice.

But in order to prevent the glass from scratching.

When using a plastic scraper or glass frost spatula.

Remember to push in the same direction

Tip: Wipe down the windshield after collecting the car, and then cover the windshield with a layer of newspaper. This way, you can tear off the newspaper when you get out of the car, and you don't have to worry about the windshield getting icy.

The doors were frozen

Although warm air can blow the ice on the car windows.

But there is another possibility.

You're stuck ...... first step

The doors are frozen!

This situation is really not easy to solve.

Only pour warm water over the frozen area.

Or wipe with warm water.

until the ice melts.

However, as soon as the door is opened, wipe all the residual water dry

Right away! Right away! Right away!

Otherwise, thicker ice will form in the cracks of the door

The rearview mirror is frozen

If your car has heated mirrors.

Then this problem is easy to solve.

If you don't have this feature.

If you're lucky, you can have it.

A 3D printed rearview mirror. It's like this.

Unfortunately ......

You may come across a pair of "silver mirrors" that you can't pick off

Don't panic! These two little things at your fingertips.

I can help you get it done.

The wipers are frozen

If the wipers are also frozen.

Don't break it with too much force.

Or pour with hot water.

Otherwise, the wipers will be deformed.

Glass is prone to cracking.

Tip: Alcohol prevents the wipers from freezing on the glass, which works even in the coldest days of the year.

The tires are frozen

Don't get your tires frozen.

Try the following method.

But if that doesn't work......

You can turn on your phone.

While learning all kinds of emergency tips.

While waiting for the ice and snow to melt and the "frozen car" to thaw.

Travel in snow, safety first

Remember to clear the snow and check the condition of the car before you go

* National Emergency Broadcasting Editor-in-charge: Li Jiaxin.

February** Dynamic Incentive Program

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