In article <XG7Qc.10564$Jp6.7055@newsread3.news.atl.earthlink .net>, "Joan"
<rosskat@pipeline.com> wrote:

>We only had our Honda crv for a year now. The front windshield was replaced
>when a crack caused by a stone that hit the window. That has happened with
>other vehicles before.
>
>Now yesterday it was high 80's and very humid heat -----after work I
>went to the car ( sitting in employee parking lot from 6 am to 4 p.m. ) to
>find the 2nd side passenger window ( tinted dark glass ) completely busted
>and in splinters. I did call the cops prior to the insurance co. Nothing
>taken out of the car and the officer felt the window just busted from the
>heat.
>
>I was wondering how often that happens.? I have other cars ( not Honda's )
>in the past with never a window busted from the heat.
>
>Any similar experience? And should one keep windows open a crack in extreme
>heat. ? Or would turning on the AC in a hot car cause the window to crack??
>Just wondering
>
>thanks
>
>Joan

I've only seen 2 windshields that broke from heat. They were both
"crystallized" appearing vs "cracks. Not sure how side windows would
appear however.
I always leave my windows cracked a little bit open when the car is
sitting in the sun. I feel extreme heat is detrimental to the plastic etc.
interior parts.