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Automobile Enthusiasts

Old Crank

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3. An aside comment

Reply to littlemissmartypants (Original post)

Sat Aug 30, 2025, 04:42 AM

Aug 30

I read recently on Car Talk, that many makers have a function on their key fobs that will let you roll down all your windows at once and maybe open your sunroof. This will allow you to drop the interior car temp before you get into it. They say hold the unlock button down for 3-5 seconds.

That could also save some gas during the time your AC has to cool the car.

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I've lived Florida my whole life and always have a white car. Phoenix61 Aug 29 #1

In the 70s Old Crank Aug 30 #2

An aside comment Old Crank Aug 30 #3

Interesting! I'm going to have to try that! ... littlemissmartypants Aug 30 #4

Have your seat belt on Old Crank Aug 30 #5

Snort! Roger that! 🤭 littlemissmartypants Aug 30 #6