Car hacks
Things your car can already do that most drivers miss.
Car hacks every driver should know: which side your gas tank is on, how to defog a windshield fast, garage parking and winter wiper tips.
9 hacks. Tap any hack to see how it's done.
Know which side your gas tank is on
The little arrow next to the pump icon on your fuel gauge points to it.
Defog your windshield in seconds
Heat on, A/C on, recirculation off.
Park perfectly with a tennis ball
Hang a ball from the ceiling so it touches the windshield when you've pulled in far enough.
Keep your wipers from freezing to the windshield
Before a snowstorm, lift the wipers or cover the blades so they don't freeze to the glass.
Find the right tire pressure on your driver's door
The correct number is on a sticker inside the driver's door, not on the tire.
Check your tire tread with a penny
If you can see all of Lincoln's head, it's time for new tires.
Cool down a hot car faster
Push the hot air out first, then let the A/C cool the car.
Save where you parked on your phone
Mark your parking spot in your map app so you can walk straight back to it.
Use the 3-second rule to keep a safe distance
Count three seconds between the car ahead passing a landmark and you passing it.