What to know
- The heater only works after the engine warms up.
- The blower must be switched on for air to move.
- Two levers control airflow direction and temperature.
- Cold engines and open doors prevent cabin heating.
In My Winter Car, staying warm isn’t automatic. The game simulates a realistic car heater system, meaning heat depends on engine temperature, airflow, and correct control settings. If any one of those is wrong, you’ll get cold air no matter what you do.
How the heater system generates heat
The heater system is tied directly to the engine’s cooling loop. Heat only becomes available once the engine warms up and hot coolant flows through the heater core. Until then, the system behaves exactly like a real car: the fan can blow air, but that air will remain cold.
Heating = Window Heater (heat) + Blower (circulation)
If you start driving immediately after ignition in winter, expect several in-game minutes before the cabin begins to warm. This delay is normal and unavoidable.
How the blower fan affects heating
The blower is responsible for moving air through the heater core and into the cabin. Without airflow, heat never reaches you—even if the engine is fully warm and the levers are correctly set.
The blower button cycles through:
- Off
- Low speed
- High speed
If it’s off, the heater effectively does nothing. This is one of the most commonly missed steps, especially for new players.
How to use the blower in My Winter Car
Step 1: Start the car
Switch up the ignition and start the engine of the car. Without starting the car, blower cannot be run.
Step 2: Set the temperature
After the car is started, and you can hear the engine, set the temperature of the car.
Top lever controls air direction
This lever decides where the air goes:
- Fully right sends air into the cabin and toward windows.
- Other positions may prioritize defogging or restrict airflow.
If this lever isn’t positioned correctly, warm air may never reach the cabin space.
Bottom lever controls temperature
This lever regulates how much heat is mixed into the airflow:
- Fully left delivers maximum heat once the engine is warm.
- Moving it away from this position reduces temperature.
Even with a hot engine, incorrect temperature settings result in lukewarm or cold air.
Step 3: Turn on the Blower
Once temperature and airflow are set, turn on the blower. If you switch the blower on without setting the temperature, it is ineffective. And setting just the temperature is also ineffective if the blower is not switched on. Without the blower, the heat will not circulate in the car; therefore, defrosting the car becomes difficult.
Step 4: Turn on the Window Heater
If you have to scrape the windows of your car, this step is important. The Window Heater thaws the ice upon your windows and windshield, making it melt.
You can rely on this method of scraping, but you can also quickly scrape the windows manually. Scraping windows is important before driving.
Common reasons the heater feels weak in My Winter Car
- Engine is still cold, so no hot coolant is available
- Blower (fan) is turned off or set too low
- Top lever is not directing air into the cabin
- Bottom lever is not set to maximum heat
- Doors are open, letting heat escape
- Engine hasn’t been running long enough in winter conditions
- Heater settings adjusted before engine reaches operating temperature
If even one of these is off, the cabin will stay cold despite the heater being “on.”
Practical player tips that make a difference
Many players overlook the blower entirely, assuming heat should flow automatically. It won’t. Turning on the blower is mandatory.
Another useful habit is warming the engine before adjusting heater settings. Doing both together reduces wasted fuel and shortens the time before warmth becomes noticeable.
Staying warm in My Winter Car
The heater in My Winter Car is simple but unforgiving. Once you understand that heat depends on engine temperature, airflow, and correct lever placement, it becomes reliable even in harsh winter conditions. Treat it like a real car heater, and it will behave like one.
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