Q: It is going to get very cold here and I was wondering if I could use disposable handwarmers to keep my engine warm at nite..
Can I use disposable handwarmers to keep my engine warm at nite of course the warmer would not be directly on the engine because I dont want a fire. The temps are going to be 12 degrees at nite and not above 30 degrees in the daytime for about 2 weeks.
Please answer as soon as possible as its imperative I keep it warm. I have no garage or shelter to park it in.
Thank you so much for your help Alice Gordon/
My email is:paintingpallett@gmail.com
My car has 121000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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