{"id":50580,"date":"2023-10-20T18:19:42","date_gmt":"2023-10-20T18:19:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/myroadnews.com\/?p=50580"},"modified":"2023-10-20T18:19:42","modified_gmt":"2023-10-20T18:19:42","slug":"im-a-car-expert-an-easy-two-step-method-prevents-frozen-car-doors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/myroadnews.com\/car-reviews\/im-a-car-expert-an-easy-two-step-method-prevents-frozen-car-doors\/","title":{"rendered":"\u2018I’m a car expert – an easy two-step method prevents frozen car doors’"},"content":{"rendered":"

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A car expert has revealed how you can stop your vehicle\u2019s door handles and frames from being frozen shut during the upcoming winter season \u2014and his solution costs less than \u00a310. The auto enthusiast, Chris, detailed his strategy in a YouTube video which has amassed over 4million views.<\/p>\n

He along with other online mechanics, shares his clever tips, including a bad habit that is lowering your gas mileage and the durable wheels cost less than alloys. Chris\u2019s (@ChrisFix) video clip begins with a solution for frozen car door locks needing a mechanical key.\u00a0<\/p>\n

While many drivers have electronic key fobs, they may need to use the mechanical key hidden within their fob to make entry if the fob malfunctions.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Chris recommends drivers who can\u2019t insert a mechanical key into their driver door\u2019s lock spray water-resistant silicone lubricant into the key\u2019s slot.<\/p>\n

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A can of this spray typically costs roughly \u00a35.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Chris says: \u201cWhat silicone does is it\u2019s hydrophobic, meaning it displaces water [from winter snow or rain], so water won\u2019t be able to freeze if it\u2019s not there.\u201d<\/p>\n

The car expert clarifies you don\u2019t need to apply much spray inside the key\u2019s entry slot to complete his hack.\u00a0<\/p>\n

He added sliding your key into its slot a couple of times ensures the silicone thoroughly works its way inside the area.<\/p>\n

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Next, Chris provides a solution for when your vehicle\u2019s door frame is frozen shut.<\/p>\n

He notes this problem occurs when water enters the weather stripping around the door\u2019s inside edges and freezes.<\/p>\n

You can respond by spraying Chris\u2019 silicone spray on a rag and wiping it around the entire weather stripping area.\u00a0<\/p>\n

If this task seems like a lot of work, Chris emphasizes you only have to apply the spray on a door\u2019s weather stripping once for it to last all winter.\u00a0<\/p>\n

He adds: \u201cDon\u2019t forget to wipe down the [interior] weather stripping on the door itself, and don\u2019t forget to get any silicone on any of the interior trim.\u201d<\/p>\n