Is it good to have a sunroof on your car?
So you’re paying nearly $1,200 for a hole in your roof, filled with a heavy glass panel, that makes the car worse when it’s open, and screws up the aerodynamics. There is nothing good about sunroofs. And I will not stop shouting about this until they are banished.
Why did Honda delete the sunroof from their car?
They weigh too much. Honda occasionally deletes the sunroofs from a car if the additional weight of that roof screws up EPA fuel mileage testing on the dyno. That’s right, sunroofs are so heavy they can affect fuel mileage. Think somewhere between an additional 50- and 80-pounds for a normal sedan’s glass panel sunroof.
How much weight does a sunroof need to be?
Think somewhere between an additional 50- and 80-pounds for a normal sedan’s glass panel sunroof. Or between 120- and 200-pounds for those insane “panoramic” sunroofs you can find on luxury SUVs. 6. All that weight is in exactly the wrong place—at the top of the car, where it raises the center of gravity.
Why is my sunroof leaking in my car?
A faulty seal or a clog in the drainage system are the likely reasons that you might notice your car’s sunroof leaking, and in many cases, the repair is relatively simple and straightforward. O’Reilly Auto Parts has the tools, equipment, and knowledge to help you perform a leaky sunroof repair and stop a sunroof leak on most vehicles.
So you’re paying nearly $1,200 for a hole in your roof, filled with a heavy glass panel, that makes the car worse when it’s open, and screws up the aerodynamics. There is nothing good about sunroofs. And I will not stop shouting about this until they are banished.
They weigh too much. Honda occasionally deletes the sunroofs from a car if the additional weight of that roof screws up EPA fuel mileage testing on the dyno. That’s right, sunroofs are so heavy they can affect fuel mileage. Think somewhere between an additional 50- and 80-pounds for a normal sedan’s glass panel sunroof.
What should I do if my sunroof is leaking?
If no cracks are visible, use a wet cloth to thoroughly clean the sunroof’s track of debris that could eventually find its way into the drain. You should also wipe down the seals to make sure there isn’t anything stuck to them that could create an opening when the sunroof is closed.