Is It Okay If Snow Gets Inside the Car?
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It is okay if snow gets inside the car. Snow will not enter the car: Because cars have corresponding sealing measures, snow will not drift inside, and you can simply air it out on sunny days. Winter car maintenance tips: In winter, the engine system has higher lubrication requirements. If you live in an area with low winter temperatures, you need to switch to winter-grade engine oil to ensure smooth engine starts and driving performance. The role of antifreeze is to cool and prevent freezing. In cold regions, it is necessary to use low-temperature-resistant antifreeze to prevent the cooling system from freezing, which would otherwise fail to dissipate heat from the engine and damage the engine and radiator. It is important to note that when selecting the freezing point of antifreeze, you should refer to the lowest winter temperature in your actual living area and then choose a product with a freezing point 10 to 15 degrees lower than that. Additionally, do not mix different models or brands of products.
From my decades of driving experience, snow getting inside the car is absolutely not a trivial matter. When snow melts into water, it slowly seeps into the gaps of the interior, which can easily corrode the metal frame of the vehicle. When I was younger, an old car of mine developed rust holes due to water accumulation under the floor, making repairs both difficult and costly. Even worse, the electronic systems can malfunction—for example, water seeping under the dashboard can cause short circuits in the wiring, and issues like power window failures are common. Large temperature fluctuations can also cause water vapor to condense, increasing humidity inside the car and promoting mold growth. My advice is to pay attention to window seals when parking, avoid parking in windy areas, and immediately remove any accumulated snow and use a hairdryer to dry the area—prevention is key. Regular maintenance of door seals should not be overlooked either.
