Any advice on defogging windshield?

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  1. retired4999

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    Oh! John 16 degrees today on way to work! I'm just not tuff enough to crack my windows, I do need a little heat. :) I don't wear snowmobile gear yet!
     
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    When it's that cold, I think nothing of using the heater.

    But for days in the 40's ...which is warm by our standards... the window is no big deal.
     
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    I am confused where the fog is (inside or out) but try Invisible Glass cleaner from Walmart is very good.
    After that it is moisture management: I try to keep window open a crack in my garage to air out moisture.
     
  4. Owning a Gen 2 Prius, it is difficult to relate to the PIP and where we are going.
     
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    ...sorry about that, I made an edit.
    But I am interested in window fog topics and a big supporter of PiP's.
     
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    and we love having you here.:)
     
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    I agree, just being a little flip!
     
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    For me, it's a no brainer, I haven't filled up since July 26, 2012. So time to use up some gas to beat/ meet the six month expiration date on the gas in my tank.:D
     
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    July Cool, mines in august, taking trip in a couple of weeks so I'll fill before I leave.:)
     
  10. That is amazing Kitty, but what is more amazing is that your engine never comes on in Michigan in Winter temps!
     
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    maybe b/c the lowest temperature I have encountered is today's 28 degrees, usually it's been 34 or so the last couple of weeks. still too warm to make a difference. The metro Detroit area is much warmer than the rest of the state.
     
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    Mid to low 20's when shopping the other day. Engine stayed of the entire time.
     
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    stayed off.;) took me a minute.:)
     
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    IS THAT YOUR FINAL ANSWER?
     
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    yes alex.
     
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    wrong show. it was Regis Philbin
     
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    right, squegis.