Frozen door latches...easy remedy!

[LivinLoudX54.4]

Do you think this would work after a car wash? I am very leary this time of year to wash my car when it is consistantly below freezing for this very problem.

[butundo]

Originally Posted by LivinLoudX54.4

Do you think this would work after a car wash? I am very leary this time of year to wash my car when it is consistantly below freezing for this very problem.

Agreed. My car looks black with all of the road grime and salt building up on it. I wouldn't even wash it when it was up to 35 degrees when we were in DC over the weekend.

[sleepless]

I wonder if spraying the antifreeze inside the door could be corrosive ???? anyone ????

[skiboats]

I don't think so. To the contrary actually.

" The modern antifreeze, however, does much more. It provides year-round protection of the cooling system: It prevents freeze up in winter and boilover in summer (especially in cars with air conditioning). It provides protection from rust and corrosion and does not harm rubber hoses and plastics. A desirable antifreeze should not corrode metal parts, attack rubber, become viscous at low temperatures, or evaporate readily at the ordinary engine operating temperature. It should be chemically stable, a good conductor of heat, and a poor conductor of electricity (which causes electrolysis)."

Found here and others.

http://www.waynesgarage.com/docs/engine_coolant.htm

[sleepless]

Originally Posted by skiboats

I don't think so. To the contrary actually.

" The modern antifreeze, however, does much more. It provides year-round protection of the cooling system: It prevents freeze up in winter and boilover in summer (especially in cars with air conditioning). It provides protection from rust and corrosion and does not harm rubber hoses and plastics. A desirable antifreeze should not corrode metal parts, attack rubber, become viscous at low temperatures, or evaporate readily at the ordinary engine operating temperature. It should be chemically stable, a good conductor of heat, and a poor conductor of electricity (which causes electrolysis)."

Found here and others.

http://www.waynesgarage.com/docs/engine_coolant.htm

did you premix the antifreeze w/ water 50/50 or the full strength ?

[skiboats]

I might go for it. My car looks like ET when he is sick.
That's what my kids say.

It is supposed to be 1 out tomorrow.

[butundo]

Well, I just tried it on the drivers door. I couldn't get the plug out on the passenger side. I just was too cold to keep messing with it. I will update tomorrow morning if it worked. Currently -2 with wind chill of -7, according to www.Intellicast.com.

[mrbmwx5]

most of freezing things happen due to parking out side of the garage
parking in the garage help some but not when your car is wet.

[cbax5]

I'm sorry these may seen like dumb questions but where exactly are you supposed to spray? That protroding black piece?? And do you have to do this everyday or just once?

Thanks!

[butundo]

Well, it didn't work for me. It finally was warm enough to melt some snow, about 31 - 32 degrees. This evening, after watching the Steelers beat the ravens at the local club, we went out to the x. Drivers door handle was stuck, but not really bad. I did manage to open the door, but the door would not latch when I tried to close it. Also, the window was frozen and wouldn't go down. I guess I didn't have any problems over the last few days because it was so cold, there was no moisture. Since it did warm up a little, the moisture came back, and froze my door. It was worth a try. I ended up driving my x home while trying to hold the door from flying open. DO YOU HEAR THIS BMW? I am sure it won't make a difference, but I will be calling them tomorrow. Not the local dealer, but corporate.