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Old 02-21-2008, 10:04 AM
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Washed Car in 5 Degree Weather

Whooops...Now the thing is creaking like a 2005 G6 (my old vehicle). I just took me back to the days when I drove pottycrack cars. Someone please tell me I just have to let the car thaw out I know it was boneheaded but she does look pretty now
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I wouldn't of thought water could still flow out of a hose at 5 degrees.
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It was a car wash.
Edit: Must be nice never worrying about water freezing. I hate Michigan.
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Originally Posted by icecold0027
Whooops...Now the thing is creaking like a 2005 G6 (my old vehicle). I just took me back to the days when I drove pottycrack cars. Someone please tell me I just have to let the car thaw out I know it was boneheaded but she does look pretty now
What's the problem? I wash mine all the time in the winter when it's below freezing. I don't think it hurts anything. Maybe the bushings are creaking? In any case the water/ice will eventually be gone. Remember water can go from ice to vapor directly given the right conditions (sublimation).

My only concern would be your exterior door locks/trunk release. I used to spray de-icer into them, but that was before the days of keyless entry. Not really necessary anymore.
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