What should I do if my car freezes? A must have thaw method

Mondo Cars Updated on 2024-02-23

Recently, Hubei has been affected by strong cold air, ushering in a new round of cold wave weather, with strong winds, low temperatures, rain and snow, and freezing phenomena coming one after another. In such a weather environment, many car owners find that their cars are frozen and cannot travel normally, which has become a headache. In order to help the majority of car owners solve this problem, this article will share several practical methods to thaw windows, rearview mirrors and other parts, so that the car can quickly "thaw" and return to normal travel in the cold winter.

Start the vehicle, wait for the engine water temperature to rise, turn on the heater, and align the windshield to allow the ice to melt naturally. Although this method is commonly used, it is time-consuming, laborious, and labor-intensive. There may be a more convenient way to deal with this problem.

In addition to using warm air, there are other ways that are faster and more effective, such as using a special de-icing agent. This snow agent also has a good de-icing effect below minus 30 degrees Celsius, and does not damage the surface of the body, which is a more convenient, time-saving and labor-saving de-icing method.

Considering the low temperature in winter, ordinary glass water is easy to freeze and cannot meet the driving demand. Therefore, under different ambient temperatures, suitable glass water should be selected to ensure that the window ice can be quickly removed to ensure safe and smooth driving.

If the vehicle is not equipped with mirror heating, you can prepare warm water, slowly water the surface of the mirror, and wipe it with a dry cloth to thaw the mirror. In addition, a plastic bag can be placed on the mirror at night and fixed with clips, so that the mirror can be frozen the next morning.

When you find that the wiper is frozen, do not use too much force to pull or pour hot water to irrigate, so as not to cause the wiper to deform or the glass to crack. The correct way is to start the vehicle, turn on the air conditioner heater, adjust the wind direction to the windshield position, and then use a soft rag dipped in a small amount of alcohol to gently wipe the wipers to effectively thaw.

If the door lock is frozen, first observe which door is lighter, as usually, the side facing the most sunlight is the easiest to thaw. If all doors are frozen, try pouring a small amount of hot water along the cracks of the doors, wait for the doors to thaw, and then wipe off the water traces in time to prevent secondary freezing.

When the tires are frozen, never force them to avoid damaging the tires. You can use a shovel to gently de-ice first, and then after confirming that the front and rear are unobstructed, hang into first gear or reverse, gently press the accelerator to move the vehicle back and forth, and wait for the tires to thaw slowly before driving normally.

On a cold winter day, it is not uncommon for your car to be frozen. In order to solve this problem, this article introduces the defrosting method for windows, mirrors, wipers, door locks, tires and other parts to help car owners quickly respond to vehicle freezing problems from the perspective of safety and efficiency. In daily driving, you should also pay attention to preventive measures, such as choosing suitable glass water and regular car wash maintenance, to ensure safe and smooth driving. I hope the above content can help the majority of car owners to survive the cold winter and enjoy a pleasant driving experience.

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