How to Deal with Fogging on the Outside of Car Side Windows?

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LeCorbin
07/30/25 12:49am
Open the windows for cross ventilation. If your car has a sunroof, you can also open it to balance the temperature inside and outside the car, and the fog will quickly disappear on its own. Using cold air to defog is fast and direct. Turn on the car's air conditioning cooling switch, activate the external circulation, and direct the air vents to blow cold air onto the glass. In addition to cold air, turning on the hot air from the air conditioning can also achieve a defogging effect by drying the fog on the windshield, allowing fresh air from outside to enter the car.
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