{"id":104664,"date":"2023-11-23T22:21:00","date_gmt":"2023-11-24T06:21:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogv2prod.wpenginepowered.com\/blog\/?p=104664"},"modified":"2024-05-14T18:49:28","modified_gmt":"2024-05-15T01:49:28","slug":"warning-dont-leave-these-things-inside-your-car-this-winter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/warning-dont-leave-these-things-inside-your-car-this-winter\/","title":{"rendered":"WARNING: Don\u2019t Leave These Things Inside Your Car This Winter"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 4<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><style>.kadence-column_76d2c5-40 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;}.kadence-column_76d2c5-40 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_76d2c5-40 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_76d2c5-40 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_76d2c5-40 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_76d2c5-40 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_76d2c5-40 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_76d2c5-40{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_76d2c5-40 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_76d2c5-40 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column inner-column-1 kadence-column_76d2c5-40 qk-look-widget\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-row ultp-block-29ee23  qk-main-wrap\"><div class=\"ultp-row-wrapper\"><div class=\"ultp-row-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-column ultp-block-f1c42b\"><div class=\"ultp-column-wrapper\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_29c159-5b, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_29c159-5b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_29c159-5b\"]{text-align:center;font-size:20px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_29c159-5b mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_29c159-5b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_29c159-5b\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-family:Inter;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_29c159-5b img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_29c159-5b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_29c159-5b\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"kt-adv-heading_29c159-5b summary-title wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_29c159-5b\"><span>Summary<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Don&rsquo;t let pets and people stay in your vehicle in the winter for long because it&rsquo;s not safe for them.<\/li><li>Avoid leaving soda, canned goods, and eggs in your daily driver as well to keep them from spoiling or creating a mess.<\/li><li>Other things that you shouldn&rsquo;t keep in your ride during the cold season include electronics, medicine, glasses, paint, and cleaning products, among others.<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>Storing some things in your car during the winter is often a smart move. For example, an extra jacket will help you stay warm when the weather takes a turn for the worst, while an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/scraper\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"ice scraper\">ice scraper<\/a> is handy for removing frost from your windows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, there are things that you should never leave in your vehicle for long when the temperature drops because they can&rsquo;t withstand the cold. Here are some of them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Loved Ones<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Unless you&rsquo;re leaving them in your car with the heater on and for only a short period, you should never leave your pets and loved ones in your vehicle when it&rsquo;s cold outside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pets<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Most vehicles have little to no insulation against extreme weather conditions. Dogs or cats might have fur, but it&rsquo;s not enough protection when the temperature drastically drops and your car heater isn&rsquo;t working.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/pets-inside-car-during-winter-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"pets inside car during winter\" class=\"wp-image-96978\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/pets-inside-car-during-winter-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/pets-inside-car-during-winter-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/pets-inside-car-during-winter-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/pets-inside-car-during-winter-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/pets-inside-car-during-winter-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/pets-inside-car-during-winter-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/pets-inside-car-during-winter-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/pets-inside-car-during-winter.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption>Dogs or cats might have fur, but it&rsquo;s not enough protection when the temperature drastically drops and your car heater isn&rsquo;t working.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In extreme cases, pets can suffer from hypothermia, which could result in cardiac or respiratory failure, brain damage, coma, or even death.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">People<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>People are also prone to hypothermia, so never let anyone stay in your car in the winter when the heater can&rsquo;t provide much-needed warmth. Children and the elderly are especially vulnerable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Food<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While food usually lasts longer when somewhere cold like the refrigerator, leaving the following in your vehicle for a long time can cause problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Soda<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Soda could explode when it&rsquo;s frozen because the water expands and pushes carbon dioxide outward. So if you don&rsquo;t want to clean up messy carbonated drinks, don&rsquo;t leave any in your car.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Canned Goods<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>According to the Food and Drug Administration, frozen canned foods are unsafe to eat because they tend to swell, indicating that they&rsquo;re spoiled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you accidentally left some in your trunk from a camping trick or a recent grocery run, it might smell bad or have mold when you open it. It&rsquo;s best to discard frozen canned food to ensure you&rsquo;re not eating anything unsafe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Eggs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When eggs freeze, they can develop cracks that germs and bacteria can take advantage of. Think twice about cooking eggs that you&rsquo;ve accidentally left in your car in the winter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Electronics<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Mobile phones, tablets, laptops, and other electrical devices don&rsquo;t react well to cold weather, especially if left for prolonged periods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, cold batteries discharge at a rapid rate and lessen their charging potential when charged. They have to work harder during cold temperatures to get the device going.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, LCD screens have fluids called twisted nematic liquid crystals that can freeze at extreme temperatures, which could cause permanent damage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Essentials<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Keeping spare meds and glasses in your glove compartment might seem like a smart move, but experts don&rsquo;t recommend it. Here&rsquo;s why.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"article-search-widget\">\n<div class=\"cp-search\">\n<div align=\"center\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/w_auto,dpr_auto\/carparts\/logos\/badge_wordmark\/full_color\/CP_LOGO_COLOUR_RGB\" alt=\"CarParts.com\" width=\"300\" height=\"56\">\n<\/div>\n<form id=\"cpsearchform\" name=\"cpsearchform\" action=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/search\" method=\"get\" target=\"_blank\" accept-charset=\"character_set\" aria-label=\"search CarParts.com\">\n    <input type=\"text\" class=\"keyword\" name=\"q\" placeholder=\"Search for parts on CarParts.com\" value=\"\" aria-label=\"Search CarParts.com\"><input type=\"submit\" class=\"btn-search\" value=\"Search\" aria-label=\"Search\">\n<\/form>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Medicine<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The cold can affect the effectiveness of certain <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/first-aid-kit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"medicines\">medicines<\/a>. For example, insulin is a small globular protein, meaning it becomes stable when frozen. It&rsquo;s why it must be stored at room temperature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keeping extra meds in your vehicle is still a good idea as long as you ensure extreme temperatures don&rsquo;t affect them. When in doubt, consult your doctor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Glasses<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Extreme temperatures could cause the materials on your glasses to become brittle. This could result in cracks and chips, which are dangerous for your eye.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Others<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&rsquo;re storing any of these items in your trunk or someplace else in your ride, make sure to remove them before the season takes off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Household Cleaning Products<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Cold temperatures could ruin household cleaning products, especially water-based ones. The water can freeze, destroying the chemical bond that makes the cleanser effective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some products might still work, but they likely won&rsquo;t work as well as ones stored at room temperature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Paint<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The cold weather can ruin the quality of water-based paint. It could make the chemicals in paint freeze, expand, separate, and clump. The temperature can also damage the paint&rsquo;s emulsion, leading to an undesirable consistency and a drop in quality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Aerosol Cans<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Aerosol cans are pressured containers, so they can explode in extreme temperatures because of the increased pressure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If an aerosol can cracks and explodes in your vehicle during winter, it could damage your car&rsquo;s interior and even break the windows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Musical Instruments<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The cold messes with the sound quality of certain instruments because they shrink when it&rsquo;s cold. This can cause the strings to unravel or the wood to crack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The larger or deeper the instrument, the more sluggish its sounds will be. Additionally, cold temperatures can cause some wooden instruments to shrink or crank.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Empty Gas Tank<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The cold weather could freeze your car&rsquo;s fuel line. As such, it&rsquo;s best to keep the tank more than half full during winter or to use fuel-line antifreeze. A frozen line could lead to ignition issues and stuttering.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 4<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span>Storing some things in your car during the winter is often a smart move. 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