Question regarding Cars and carbon monoxide poisoning?

Question

Tonight my son was looking for his CD in my car that just so happened to be parked in my attached garage. In order for the CD Eject button to work, you'll to turn the ignition but not necessarily start the engine. He didn't turn it off when he discovered the CD wasn't in there and we later found out that he started the engine. Couple of minutes later, he and his friend left for roller skating using another car (another parent driving).

My car was running in a closed garage (attached to the house) for 2 hours before my husband discovered it. Is my family in danger of carbon monoxide poisoning. I'm willing to leave the garage door open all night but what needs to be done to keep us safe. Serious answers only please.

Answer 1

would not take long to clean the air it would be like if you burn something on the stove just open the door for a few minute should clear it up find and no harm done.... just be glad you found it before going to bed

Answer 2

Carbon monoxide is heavier than air so it settles in low areas.I would suggest you open the garage door for a couple of hours. Overnight is not necessary. Unless the door from the house to the garage was open I doubt any exhaust got into the house. But if you want to be on the safe side open the doors for a couple of hours too.If you have a fan you can turn that on too.

Answer 3

Open all the windows and the garage doors and air it out.

Put as many fans in there as you can and blow it out the door.

Open all the car windows and air it out as well.

Should be ok after that,but maybe buy a carbon monoxide detector and use it to be sure.

Answer 4

Symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning range from mild flu-like symptoms (such as a headache or stomachache without fever) to severe signs of heart and brain damage. Prolonged exposure to low levels of carbon monoxide over many days may result in death.

People respond differently to the same level of carbon monoxide. Because of this, carbon monoxide poisoning can range from mild to severe in different people with the same level of exposure.

A person who has mild symptoms usually does not even suspect carbon monoxide poisoning. Early symptoms can mimic the flu or a number of other conditions with similar symptoms, which can make it difficult for a doctor to diagnose.

Answer 5

Leave garage doo open and put a fan in, running forcing the air out the door.

You should be fine.

If in doubt open a window in the bedroom to let in fresh air.

It should be cleared out by morning.

Answer 6

open the doors for awhile if you don't feel funny you are ok

Answer 7

If you haven't gotten sick by now, there is no need to worry.. turn off the car, and open the garage door for fifteen minutes.....