More and more vehicles are going green by reducing the carbon monoxide fumes that are emitted from them.  While this is a step in the right direction, there is still a chance that you can become very ill or die from toxic pollution.  Don’t become a statistic and read through these warnings from your Ardmore Toyota dealer on the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning in your car.

 

Beware of Where Your Car is Running

 

Never start a car or leave one running in a garage with the door closed, or in any other enclosed space for that matter.  The CO2 can build up and once you breath it in, you can become sick.  If your garage is attached to your house, the fumes can travel inside and affect you even if you’re not near the car.  Never leave a car running here, even with the door open.

Make sure you have a carbon monoxide detector installed in your garage and home.

 

Check your Exhaust

 

During the cold months, be more cautious because when the temperature drops, it takes more fuel, and therefore emissions, to get the vehicle going.  Make sure if you are in a frigid area that your tailpipe is not blocked by snow because it can back up into the car.  This goes for mud or any other possible obstruction. Routine inspections will include an emissions test to make sure everything is running smoothly and that there are no leaks.

 

Symptoms of carbon Monoxide Poisoning

 

If you’ve been exposed to too much CO2, this is what you may experience:

 

• Light-headedness
• Dizziness
• Nausea
• Headaches
• Weakness

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