How to start the car in the cold? Doing it right

The climate in our country is far from southern, so drivers often face a problem when the battery does not start in the cold. The media talks about global warming, but it didn’t exactly reach our regions. So for a modern driver, the skill to start a car in a hard frost is not a whim, but a necessity.

We will not break the car into categories: with automatic transmission, VAZ, diesel, carburetor, etc. After all, all these machines combine some problems.

Why the car does not start?

With the advent of the first frost, the first blow usually falls on the battery. If the mark on the thermometer has passed for 0, then the power of any battery falls. We emphasize the word “any”, since it doesn’t matter how cool your device is. Unfortunately, they have not yet invented batteries, which even at -10 would not lose their indicators.

And if your battery is already old and suffers from a constant lack of charge, then it is likely that some morning your car just won't start. Such a problem can also occur during long trips, when a lot of energy is already consumed.

Another reason, though not so frequent, is the thickening of the oil. In such a mating, the starter simply cannot spin the engine at the speed required to start.

What to do? How to get?

The fact that the car does not start, we are often to blame. After all, we knew about the cold, but the car was not prepared in advance. Therefore, we are reaping the benefits. But you can fix the situation.

First we solve all the problems with the electrician. Systematically inspect the plugs and plugs. If you notice that there is carbon, even if small, we clean it or buy new mechanisms. You can also remove the battery and take it at night with you. In the morning, of course, you will have to spend time installing it back, but this is not more than 5 minutes.

Pay attention to the oil. Synthetic fluid is best. Old oil or mineral loses its properties during frosts and quickly thickens. You will have many problems with such liquids.

In cold weather, battery power drops dramatically. One way to reanimate it is to turn on the headlights for a few seconds. If you have a mechanic, first squeeze the clutch, and then turn the key.

Keep an eye on the fill level of the tank. And do not be lazy in the evening to call in at the gas station, if you see that there is little fuel left. Starter twist no more than 15 seconds and only 3 sets, no more.

What other ways are there?

With the help of special devices that heat the motor before it starts. They are of the following types:

• Electrical-power is supplied from the network.
• Autonomous-powered by gasoline or diesel.
• Heat accumulators work in the same way as a thermos bottle.

Autonomous heaters are the most popular among drivers. After all, they work on conventional fuel and are easy to manage. They have a pump that pumps fuel from the tank. When the liquid enters the combustion chamber, it is converted into a hot mixture in it and it ignites under the action of a ceramic pin. So, the stove heats the fluid in the cooling system: antifreeze is passed through its own heat exchanger.

You can set a timer for the device: it will start when certain conditions are reached. It is possible to control the structure remotely: range up to 1 km.

We recommend that you do not start the cold engine without prior preparation. After all, the engine and the battery itself wear out a lot. Therefore, it is important to prepare cars for frost in advance. At 130.com.ua you can buy engine heating in Kharkov, Odessa, Kiev with delivery in Ukraine.

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