How to keep your car's air cool all summer long!

How to avoid the blistering heat in your car after it's been parked:

Sunshade-These have been around for quite awhile and can be found in most stores. It keeps the dash and front seats pretty cool after a long day in the sun.






Covering the seats- You can use towels (wet pool towels work well to cool the seats and dry the towels!) or blankets to cover your seats after being away from the car for a while. The covers will take all the sun's heat and leave your seats cooler.



Park in the shade/garage/car port- Any one of these (and those similar) will eliminate any hot seats, steering wheels or buckles. This can also help with the stuffy hot feeling if you have left the car in the sun for a while.



Use cloth seats covers and/or cloth steering wheel covers- This will avoid burning yourself on the hot seats (and sticking to them) and steering wheel. It may not look pretty over your nice leather seats, but it will save you a lot of frustration in the warmer months.








Use window shades-like the ones from baby stores, they sell bigger ones too!


Remote start- Yes, it is good for summer too! Your car can be sitting with the air running for a few minutes before you even get in. This can be really handy with small children, elderly people and people that have health issues.

Tinted windows- This keeps the sun's heat and UV rays to a minimum in the car.


Use the car's air conditioner- This is great for the groups of people prone to heat injuries (young and older people). It is also just a bit better for gas mileage than having the windows open on highways.


Leave the windows cracked while running into stores.

Tips for dealing with a hot car!

• Open the windows right away when you enter the car- It is very stuffy and sauna like in the car after it has been sitting in the sun for a while. It may feel like you can't breath when you get in, so let some fresh air in for a bit.
• Try not to let children and elderly people use the seat belt buckles after it's been sitting in the sun; they can actually burn their hands/body parts on them. It can burn anyone, but their delicate skin is more at risk.
• Obviously, don't leave perishable food items in the car or anything else that might melt or get ruined.
  
  
• If your steering wheel, etc. do end up being too hot to handle, take a cool rag (you can pour cool water on one) and wipe them down until they are a bit cooler to touch.
• If your car's air isn't running as cool as you think it should, take it to your local repair shop and ask them to take a look at it. The frion might need to be "charged" or added to your car. This can mean a world of difference on a hot summer day!
  
• Keep a good amount of coolant in the tank, it will help the engine not overheat. It's a good tip to keep some extra in the trunk just in case; but remember to never open the coolant tank cap while the engine it hot! It can burst open and cause serious injuries. In fact, make sure all of your fluids are maintained at all times.