What to Do When Car Doors Won't Open in Winter?

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If car doors are frozen shut in winter, you can use a hairdryer set to low heat mode and blow along the door seams for one full rotation. Then switch the hairdryer to high heat mode and repeat the process to thaw the doors. Immediately wipe away melted snow water with a dry cloth to prevent refreezing. Below are precautions for winter car use: 1. Low winter temperatures affect various vehicle components. Tires become harder as rubber stiffens in cold weather, making them more brittle with reduced friction coefficients. Winter tire maintenance is crucial - consider switching to better winter tires; monitor tire pressure; maintain tire sidewalls with regular inspections to ensure they remain undamaged. 2. To prevent door freezing, apply a small amount of lubricating oil into door lock cylinders and spread a thin layer of grease on weatherstripping around doors.