A mechanic has alerted drivers about a hack that melts ice and can cause hundreds of dollars’ worth of damage.
Drivers should exercise extra caution when removing frost from their windshields as the temperatures continue to drop below freezing . This is because certain techniques can totally destroy your glass, according to auto mechanic Keith Edwards. It’s important to never put hot water on an ice-cold car, according to the Alabama-based expert.
The extreme temperature differential may cause the windshield to crack, necessitating an immediate repair. Edwards advised ABC affiliate WAAY that winter drivers should just use an ice scraper to break through the frost .
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Although scrapers are available at almost every supermarket, including Walmart and Target, drivers can actually purchase a $8 one from Amazon without ever leaving their homes. Zecval’s “dang near indestructible ice scraper” is a long 10-inch device with a large four-inch scraper that can quickly remove ice. It has received over 2,200 reviews, with an average rating of 4.4 stars.
Another auto expert, Ron Krauch, recommended purchasing a scraper with a brush attachment to remove more snow in an exclusive interview with The U.S. Sun . Edwards offered additional advice for drivers this winter, stating that crucial auto parts should be inspected during the colder months.
First and foremost, drivers must ensure that their antifreeze levels are optimal or else they run the risk of having to cope with a damaged radiator. Additionally, batteries need to be regularly checked because cold can have power-sucking effects that cause your automobile to stall.
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“Just like extreme heat will drain a battery, extreme cold will do the same thing as well,” Edwards said. “Take it to your local shop. They can test your battery. The older the battery, the quicker it will die on you.”
“Many contain alcohol or other chemicals that lower the freezing point of water, allowing you to clear the ice quickly,” he said. Additionally, there are regulations governing the amount of time drivers should spend warming up their vehicles throughout the winter.
The expert advises against wasting fuel because many individuals would rather dash to a warm automobile than brave the cold. Additionally, Krauch mentioned that drivers can use a $4 tire gauge that fits in your glove box from Walmart to save money on mechanic fees.
