A SIMPLE trick can go a long way to helping cool down your hot car in the summer with just two simple steps to follow.
Better yet, the viral hack doesn’t require air conditioning and is easy, effective and practical in combating the heat.
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According to Kiss El Paso, a radio station based in El Paso, Texas, where the summer months can be brutally hot, a top tip for beating the heat simply involves using the car’s windows.
The hack works by rolling down the passenger side window, which creates an opening for air to exit and allows cooler outside air to circulate in.
Then, while standing by the driver’s side of the car, repeatedly open and close the door some four or five times.
This motion acts like a fan, brilliantly pushing hot air trapped inside the car out through the passenger window and pulling cooler air in from outside.
This works by creating airflow, effectively fanning out the stagnant hot air and replacing it with cooler outdoor air.
The hack, which has been tested, shows that it can drop the interior temperature of a car by up to 20°F in just seconds.
Best of all, there’s no need to wait for the air conditioning to kick in or endure the initial blast of hot air.
This trick has even been validated by a math professor, when the Thrillist ran an experiment proving it actually works.
This comes as top mechanic, Scotty Kilmer, shared a simple three-step hack to eliminate bad smells in your car’s air conditioning system.
The top costs less than $3, merely using a disinfectant spray like Lysol To Go Spray.
You start by turning the A/C on full blast and spraying the disinfectant into the air intake, allowing it to circulate through the system and exit through the vents.
If you’re sensitive to strong smells, roll down the windows and avoid sitting in the car during the process.
Let the car air dry for an hour afterward.
Kilmer recommends doing this twice a week during summer to kill bacteria and mold causing unpleasant odors.
Elsewhere, a new ’50-hour’ law will see certain drivers banned from the road if they fail to meet strict requirements.
The tough new law forces under-21s to log 50 training hours or risk being banned from the road.
Young drivers in Ohio will soon face stricter rules behind the wheel with new laws demanding far more hours of tuition.
From September, anyone aged 18 to 20 will be required to complete the same driver training as teenagers, including 50 hours of driving with an adult.
The change scraps the current fast-track route for adults under 21 and could cost hundreds of dollars more worth of lessons.
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Expert advice on prepping your car for summer
Dustin Piggot, the Service Manager at a Subaru Dealership with years of technincal experience, told The U.S. Sun in an exclusive interview which items drivers should have checked before temperatures rise:
- Have a multi-point inspection performed. A paid inspection will prompt a technician to check vital systems like braking, power steering, and front and rear suspension for any leaks or malfunctions. They will also test the condition of the battery and check vital fluid levels and conditions.
- Cooling system. Before things heat up, drivers must have their cooling system inspected for proper coolant levels and condition, have radiator hoses evaluated, and have the radiator checked.
- Have your A/C system checked. If freon is low and needs charging or parts need to be replaced, it’s essential to address the issue before temperatures rise.
- Make sure your tires are appropriate for warmer weather. If you live in a climate that necessitates a dedicated winter tire, swap them with all-season or summer tires if possible to extend the life of the winter tire. Winter tires are softer and will wear out much quicker in warmer weather.
- Look at tread depth. Tires with low tread depth will make it more difficult to stop your car if you need to avoid an accident.
- Give your car some TLC. Before it gets too hot, Piggott says it’s important to give your car a good cleaning to wash away winter grime and dirt and treat your paint to a nice coat of wax to protect it from harsh UV rays and high heat. Many dealerships like his offer detailing and washing services.
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