Brian Doennebrink wrote:
> I have 2 Hondas with the same problem (an Odyssey and a Civic): the windows
> regularly fog up in the fall/winter. When one puts on the defroster, it's
> "AC On." If it's like regular air conditioning, this means the gas mileage
> drops. I've even tried the "anti-fog" solution, but that doesn't work well.
> Any ideas? Please feel free to email me directly.
>
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Brian,

Think of it this way. In winter the air outside is bone dry. The air
inside your vehicle is dripping wet by comparison because of wet floor
mats, breathing, etc. If you recycle the inside air, you have a steam
bath condensing on the cold windows. Turn off the recirculator and pump
dry, heated air into the cabin to clear the windows.

When it's really cold, the AC compressor won't run until it's nice and
warm under your hood anyhow, but using the AC is better suited for
Malaysia, where it's HOT and humid, not cold outside and humid inside.

If I'd have had an owner's manual for my old Volvo, maybe I would have
figured out the part about the RECIRC button a few winters sooner . . :-(

++++ Most of the original Hyundai cars had a BAD condensation problem
too +++

'Curly'

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