De-Icing your car

[Napper]

I start the engine 5mins before I am ready to leave, turn the heaters on full blast.
No need to scrap the windscreen and the car is nice and warm !!

Isnt that really bad for the car to start it and leave it idle though

 

[Eggmundo]

My point is proved, could of had a lay in and made sweet love to the wife

Very kind offer Dougal, I'm sure she'll be pleased.

 

[The Wookiee]

Isnt that really bad for the car to start it and leave it idle though

Have no idea

 

[Woodchip]

Why not just cover your windscreen with a blanket, or old bath towel the night before?

 

[Nibble]

Why not just cover your windscreen ....old bath towel the night before?

Because a German will be lying on it first thing in the morning.

 

[Il Duce]

Heated front screens are a joy. Sit back, listen to the radio and let the car do it for you!

Exactly. Takes about 20 seconds to clear my windscreen. All you peasants need to buy a proper car. Scraping the windscreen is soooo school car run in the 1980s.

 

[beorhthelm]

Isnt that really bad for the car to start it and leave it idle though

:thud:
no, its the absolute best thing you can do. starting and driving off striaght away means theres no/little oil in the top of the engine where all the valves are, engine parts haven't expanded so leak oil and the cool oil doesnt do its job as specified anyway.

 

[Mrs Coach]

Because a German will be lying on it first thing in the morning.

 

[Cian]

I start the engine 5mins before I am ready to leave, turn the heaters on full blast.
No need to scrap the windscreen and the car is nice and warm !!

My car would likely be stolen if I left it outside with the engine running for five minutes. And its not even posh.

 

[csider]

I finf pissing over it does the trick. Luke warm and you do not have to back in to the house (antibacterial hand wash in the car)

 

[BensGrandad]

I start the engine 5mins before I am ready to leave, turn the heaters on full blast.
No need to scrap the windscreen and the car is nice and warm !!

Then go back indoors to finish your cup of tea and somebody nicks the car.

 

[Bad Ash]

I have a big problem with the inside of my windscreen getting icy / condensation. Anyone know any way to prevent this?

 

[Eggmundo]

Leave the window open just slightly to allow air to circulate.

 

[Franks Wild Years]

I used a scrapper this morning didnt take long. However my windscreen has developed a crack.

 

[tedebear]

I have a big problem with the inside of my windscreen getting icy / condensation. Anyone know any way to prevent this?

You've got water in your car - either dry all your shoes boots before you get in - or you've got a leak somewhere - rubber seal? cloth convertible? old classic (like me) with holes in the floors?

 

[Bad Ash]

You've got water in your car - either dry all your shoes boots before you get in - or you've got a leak somewhere - rubber seal? cloth convertible? old classic (like me) with holes in the floors?

It's a 03 plate, isn't convertable and I haven't noticed any leaks or dampness. I did have the windscreen replaced and I think I've only really noticed it after then, so I'm guessing that it might be something to do with that.

It's doesn;t help that the rag I have just smears the screen

 

[tedebear]

It's a 03 plate, isn't convertable and I haven't noticed any leaks or dampness. I did have the windscreen replaced and I think I've only really noticed it after then, so I'm guessing that it might be something to do with that.

It's doesn;t help that the rag I have just smears the screen

Maybe the windscreen seal hasn't been put in properly. If you get some Rainex for the windscreen that should help - but it'll only help - not cure - till you find the leak.

(Edited to add the rainex for the inside of your window not the outside - although thats good too)

 

[The Wookiee]

Then go back indoors to finish your cup of tea and somebody nicks the car.

The car is on my driveway, and i live down a nice quiet country lane.

 

[WATFORD zero]

Exactly. Takes about 20 seconds to clear my windscreen. All you peasants need to buy a proper car. Scraping the windscreen is soooo school car run in the 1980s.

Agree completely, but make sure you get heated seats, they are seriously in this weather

 

[Brovion]

I don't bother. I know where the road goes - roughly, so I just beep my horn and flash my lights to let people know I'm coming. Eventually the window clears itself and I can see where I am.