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For any motorist and his car, winter frosts are a serious test. At some point, you may encounter the fact that your car categorically refuses to start. A number of recommendations from the portal will help to solve the problem TSN.
Preparing the battery for cold weather
Today, the battery is the most vulnerable element in a car in the cold. If the car has been standing in the cold all night, then before starting the engine, it is recommended to turn on the headlights or the radio for a few seconds to “wake up” the battery. It is better to take an old or almost discharged battery to a warm place for the night. If frost is ahead, it is better to take care of charging the battery. You can plan a long trip out of town. If the battery is completely discharged, you can try to start the engine using the “cigarette lighter” from another car or using a jump starter.
Starting the engine in frost
Turn off all electrical appliances, reducing the load on the battery. If the engine does not start immediately, do not continue to turn the starter so as not to overload the system. Wait 10 seconds and try again. If the car is in manual mode, squeeze the clutch to disconnect the engine and gearbox. Otherwise, the starter will also turn the crankshaft, which is stuck in cold, thick oil.
Oil and spark plugs
In cold weather, it is better to use synthetic oil, which thickens less than organic oil. In addition, in winter you should have good and high-quality spark plugs that will do a good job of igniting the fuel-air mixture.
Do I need to warm up the engine?
In winter, it is recommended to spend at least 3-5 minutes warming up the engine and transmission. Only after that can you smoothly start driving, avoiding sudden acceleration and braking for the first few kilometers.
