bruised_reed
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- Apr 1, 2026
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I've decided to use the CO method using charcoal in my car. I'll be purchasing two chimney starters that can light a total of 2.7kg of charcoal, two 14.5 inch portable grills, and oak lump charcoal.
I'll be lighting the charcoal and waiting about 90 minutes to transfer it to my car.
Questions:
- I read that it's better to use lump charcoal rather than briquets. Is that true?
- Is it important to tape up my car vents or can I just close them?
- About how long will it take the car to fill with CO?
- If I wait to get into the car, I'm worried about letting out too much CO when I open the door even if I try to be fast. Should I just get in when I place the grills in?
I'll be lighting the charcoal and waiting about 90 minutes to transfer it to my car.
Questions:
- I read that it's better to use lump charcoal rather than briquets. Is that true?
- Is it important to tape up my car vents or can I just close them?
- About how long will it take the car to fill with CO?
- If I wait to get into the car, I'm worried about letting out too much CO when I open the door even if I try to be fast. Should I just get in when I place the grills in?
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