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The solution, get in the car and drive it quickly. The more friction you on the car the faster the car warms up and heater works better.
Remote start and burning "rich" is the most expensive way to heat the car and your mileage suffers. Hey gas is only $1.60 these days so it's not a big deal but wait til it goes back to $4.
The solution, get in the car and drive it quickly. The more friction you on the car the faster the car warms up and heater works better.
Remote start and burning "rich" is the most expensive way to heat the car and your mileage suffers. Hey gas is only $1.60 these days so it's not a big deal but wait til it goes back to $4.
When we lived in NW Wyoming, we had block heaters. it was a heated pump inserted inline in the heater lines, and plugged into a power outlet. Circulates the coolant overnight, when you come out in the morning, unplug, hop in and start 'er up. Nice and toasty, and the windshield is all but clear of frost.
I assume they still make them. We tend to live where we don't need such things, anymore.
Now a 400 watt freeze plug heater is the norm. Or an oil pan heater. Those 750, 1000 and 1500 watt circulating heaters have gone the way of the dinosaur.
Good question, OP. To those who suggest warm clothing: I live in Saskatoon, Canada. We get temperatures as low as 40 below zero. The moisture left behind in exhaled breath coats the windshield with frost crystals within minutes of turning off the vehicle. If you dress warm enough to be comfortable inside (including insulated pants - a cold seat can drain you of heat through your ass faster than the speed of light), you'll never be able to venture into any heated building.
My car's heating once broke down. The windows were all frosted over inside and my breath kept adding to it, so my only option was to roll down the windows to let the dry outside air take all the moisture away. It was -20 degrees F and I was comfortable driving at 40 mph. But, I was dressed like the Michelin Man.
Why can't we use modern battery technology for a dedicated instant heat system? Batteries are pushing 2 ton cars around and can power a house for a short time. Surely a smaller version could provide heat for 5 minutes.
Good question, OP. To those who suggest warm clothing: I live in Saskatoon, Canada. We get temperatures as low as 40 below zero. The moisture left behind in exhaled breath coats the windshield with frost crystals within minutes of turning off the vehicle. If you dress warm enough to be comfortable inside (including insulated pants - a cold seat can drain you of heat through your ass faster than the speed of light), you'll never be able to venture into any heated building.
My car's heating once broke down. The windows were all frosted over inside and my breath kept adding to it, so my only option was to roll down the windows to let the dry outside air take all the moisture away. It was -20 degrees F and I was comfortable driving at 40 mph. But, I was dressed like the Michelin Man.
Considering where you live, have you considered Aerogel jackets? They're expensive ($300 or more) but they are very thin and yet very warm. Early prototype clothing made with aerogel insulation was tested on high mountains and the results were too good. The climbers overheated and had to take the clothing off. Since then they've worked on making the clothing more easily able to breath while still providing good insulation.
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