window fog up real quick

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Old Dec 11, 2010 | 04:43 PM
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window fog up real quick

i find this annoying since it doesnt happen to any other cars i drive, my windows tend to fog up real quick. I do put the blower on by the windshield with a/c on. After it clears up i either turn the fan off or just put it on low with a/c off. Within couple of minutes it fogs up again?
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Old Dec 11, 2010 | 05:48 PM
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clean your windows real good.
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Old Dec 12, 2010 | 03:38 AM
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I agree-- clean windows and apply anti fog !

Ck radiator pressure- if you are leaking coolant at the heater core it will fog the windows constantly
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Old Dec 12, 2010 | 03:38 AM
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If you bring coffee or have wet hair,,that will fog them too~
Need a fan running to move the air
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Old Dec 12, 2010 | 08:46 AM
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Clean the windows, and know hat any moisture source in the car will eventually evaporate and condense on cool glass.
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Old Dec 12, 2010 | 11:14 AM
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with winter upon us its important to make sure no leaks are in the heater core-
a mini radiator itself- located in the cabin with the blower motor and filters.
that can happen when coolant sits in there uncirculated for the summer.
I had one go and the windows were coated in glycol from it--not good for seeing thru

its easy to pressure test the system to ck for leaks--
IF the rad or res bottle are low at all- then test for leaks

While you are there- clean the battery terminals and test electrical system
winter calls for more drain on batt at one time, all the time!
seat heat, lights, heater, stereo etc will tax a weak battery ,,to death!

average battery life now for normal battery brands is 3- 4 years--they go fast!
optima and interstate brands seem to last longer.. for more money
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Old Dec 12, 2010 | 01:34 PM
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Originally Posted by 01tl4tl
with winter upon us its important to make sure no leaks are in the heater core-
a mini radiator itself- located in the cabin with the blower motor and filters.
If your heater core is leaking, it WILL fog the glass. But you would definitely notice the sweet smell of coolant.

If you don't know what coolant smells like, stick your finger into a COLD radiator, and give it a sniff...
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Old Dec 12, 2010 | 05:21 PM
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its a sickly sweet smell
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