If you have a car, then you know that its windows fog up in the cold season. It is clear that fogging the windows of the car does not lead to anything good. In addition to creating discomfort when moving, it is also dangerous, and very dangerous. I have to stop the car every now and then and wipe the windows. Attention is regularly drawn to them almost constantly, and this can eventually lead to the creation of an emergency situation.
According to experienced motorists, the main reason for fogging windows is the appearance of condensation on a cold surface. As soon as the air temperature outside decreases, the windows also get colder. The driver is breathing in the cabin, and this is a source of humidity. And if three or five people are sitting in the cabin, the windows fog up even more.
However, this is not the only reason for the high humidity in the cabin. If the sealing seals are broken in the cabin, condensation will also appear. In winter, snow gets on the mat, melts, and the air in the cabin becomes humid. If the car has weak and worn door seals and rubber on the windshield, moisture from the street also penetrates into the interior and also causes water condensation. If this is the reason, replace all seals as soon as possible.
In addition, the appearance of condensation in the cabin can also be caused by a dirty grille on the hood. Snow or rainwater may accumulate on it. The engine will start working, the snow will melt, and water in the form of vapor gets inside the car very quickly. Before starting the engine, sweep away snow and moisture from the grill. Dry and ventilate the interior. To do this, turn on the circulation. Clean the ice on the top of the machine as often as possible.
Another reason why excess liquid penetrates into the car is the radiator of the heater. It is covered by the dashboard, and as it wears out, it leaks and covers the glass with a film. Getting rid of this problem is not easy. To remove the film, you will have to resort to strong chemicals.
According to the experience of motorists, when detecting “foggy” glass, it is necessary to direct warm air at it. If antifreeze leaks into the heater, the glass will fog up even more. This way you will be able to find out the reason. If you find drops or even a puddle of liquid on the front mat, it means that coolant has leaked from the radiator. You will have to go to the car service to repair the heater and change the radiator. Check how tight the seams and tubes are.
And the main reason when the windows are sweating is that the cabin filter is clogged or a substandard one has been installed. For some time, road dust, plant pollen and other types of pollution accumulate in the filter. The air through the filter begins to pass with difficulty into the car. In rainy weather, the filter gets wet and is no longer able to work efficiently. Humid air begins to enter the car and the windows fog up. There is a regulation that the filter should be changed every 15 thousand km. To keep the air inside the car clean, use a carbon filter.
If you want the cabin to always have clean air, and the windows do not fog up, follow certain rules.
First, before getting into the car, shake off snow or moisture from yourself, from your clothes. Do not open the windows during rain or snow.
Secondly, ventilate the car regularly, vacuum the seats and dry the carpets more often.
Thirdly, replace the textile mats with rubber ones. The experience of motorists suggests that it is much more convenient to clean such mats. In addition, the rubber has bumpers, and the water from the mats will not drain into the cabin. They will only need to be taken out of the car and wiped with a dry cloth.
In winter, get a non-freezing liquid to wash off the glasses with it. The liquid contains alcohol, this substance will not allow moisture to freeze and adheres to the glass in the form of ice crystals. Before setting off, warm up and ventilate the car. First, the windows warm up, then change the mode of air intake into the cabin and continue to warm up the entire cabin further.
The air conditioners, stove and air filters must be in good condition. If an air conditioner is installed in the car, then the glass in the cabin will sweat much less. And condensate will not settle on the walls, seats and accumulate on the floor of the cabin.
You can upgrade the air duct in the trunk. Cut the side trim in the trunk a little and install plastic grilles. The air outflow from the cabin will be increased. The windows in the cabin will fog up less, and the cabin itself will be ventilated much better.
Today, special anti-fogging devices are sold in car shops. They can be in a liquid state or in the form of mastic. When applying this product, a water-repellent film is formed on the glasses.
If possible, clean and ventilate the entire interior in a dry place, such as a warm garage. Open all the windows, doors, trunk, hood and leave it like that for a few hours. Be sure to take out the mats, vacuum the entire cabin.
If you sometimes have to carry passengers under the influence of alcohol, put them in the back. Ask passengers to shake off snow or raindrops so that they do not get into the interior of the car when boarding.
Taking into account all these rules and implementing all the recommendations given, you will be able to get rid of the problem of glass fogging, if not completely, then very significantly.
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