Should You Use Internal or External Air Circulation on Rainy Days?

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DeLukas
07/29/25 10:02pm
It is recommended to use external air circulation in the car on rainy days. When the weather is cold during rainy days, both side windows can fog up, obstructing the driver's vision. Therefore, first use the external air circulation to adjust the airflow towards the windshield, then switch to external circulation to expel the steam exhaled by passengers out of the car. Introduction to External Circulation: External circulation mode uses a fan to draw outside air into the car, meaning the airflow between the outside and inside of the car is connected. The air blown by the fan comes from outside the car, and even if the fan is turned off, airflow is still drawn into the car while driving, replenishing fresh air inside. Sometimes, you may feel airflow even when the fan is off, which is because the external circulation is set. When driving in the city and encountering traffic congestion, the car may fill with exhaust fumes, which is caused by using external circulation. When to Use External Circulation: When using internal circulation for an extended period and it's inconvenient to open the windows, you can periodically switch to external circulation to bring fresh air into the car. When there are many passengers in the car, using external circulation can maintain fresh air and prevent excessive humidity inside the car from causing window fogging.
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