5 ways to quickly cool down your car when parked in the sun

1. Turn the air conditioner on full blast and wait.

This is the simplest method that almost everyone can use. Most cars today are equipped with a "MAX A/C" button to maximize the power of the air conditioner. However, the way this function works is not very pleasant: the wind blows strongly and is noisy.

Not to mention that forcing the system to work at full capacity right after starting up will cause many harmful effects, this method is also not really effective when it takes up to 10 minutes to reduce an average of about 10 degrees Celsius.

2. Roll down the windows and drive with the air conditioning on "MAX A/C" mode

This method combines rapid cooling with the expulsion of hot air by driving. Driving also increases the cooling effect as the engine runs at higher rpm, "fueling" the air conditioning compressor.

This method takes about 10 minutes to reduce the average temperature by 14 degrees Celsius.

3. Close the windows and drive with the air conditioning on "MAX A/C" mode

Although closing the doors reduces airflow, the car cools better. Opening the doors releases hot air, but it also releases cold air from the car’s air conditioning system.

With this cooling method, the temperature in the car drops by an average of 17 degrees Celsius in 10 minutes.

4. "Door fan" before turning on the air conditioner

Roll down one of the rear windows and repeatedly open and close the driver's door. This creates a pressure difference that sucks the hot air out of the car. After about 10 fan cycles, close the window, turn on the "MAX A/C" mode and start driving.

The results measured by Thrillist experts were much more positive: an average drop of 20 degrees Celsius in 10 minutes.

With the ability to cool down twice as fast as just standing still waiting for the air conditioning system to cool down, this is clearly the fastest way to help you reduce discomfort after parking your car in the sun. However, it should be noted that you should not use the "MAX A/C" mode for too long to avoid long-term damage to the car's air conditioning.

5. Use sunshades

This is a proactive way to reduce the direct heat from the sun shining directly into the cabin. Users only need about 6 - 8 sunshades to cover the windows and windshield.

Thanks to the sunshades, the good heat retention components inside the cabin will avoid direct sunlight and reduce heat.