Mainly in the morning hours, when the temperature is low, the main cause of the inability to start the engine is the battery, but it is not the only one
In winter it is quite common for the car not to start. Mainly in the morning when the temperature is low. The main cause of the engine not starting is the battery, but it is not the only cause.
It is known that on very cold days the battery loses much of its energy. The chemical reactions carried out in it are minimized, as a result of which little electricity is given to the poles. After all, this is a major problem in electric mobility. Electric cars can lose up to 30% of their range in temperatures close to 0 degrees Celsius.
On the other hand, the immobility of the vehicle for several days burdens the whole situation. This is also the reason that at least once a week we should start the engine. What the driver needs to do is to have his battery checked by an automotive electrician. In addition, the oil in the engine due to the low temperatures is thicker and the battery needs more power.
In the event that it does not work, a first solution to the problem is to start the engine with starter cables, with electricity that we will get from another car. There should be good wiring here as the positive pole of one car should be connected to the positive pole of the other car. And correspondingly for the negative. We should switch off all the car’s electrical devices (eg radio, air-conditioner) and let the charged battery charge the discharged one for a while. Many cars have a special cover on the battery that protects it from low temperatures and keeps it in good condition.
One reason why the engine cannot start is that it is not working properly fuel pump or the fuel filter is clogged. The filter petrol needs changing after 15,000 – 20,000 kilometers. For the fuel pump, we need to fill our tank to at least half of its capacity.
A problem can also be created by starter. When you hear a clicking sound when starting and the engine does not start, then it is probably the starter. If at the same time the lights and devices work normally then it is not due to the battery. A visit to a nearby workshop is essential.
During low temperatures condensation may form or water into the gas tank and into the fuel lines. If the temperature drops below 0 degrees Celsius it can freeze the fuel pump or fuel lines. If the car is old and still has a carburetor, it may also be frozen and obstruct the flow of gasoline. In this case there are special anti-freeze chemicals that a driver pours into the car’s tank when he knows it will be freezing in the coming days. This mainly happens in diesel vehicles, as the oil freezes very easily.
There is also the case that the car does not move forward because of it frozen oil. This usually happens in winter when it is very cold. In this case, it is important to know that we have the right lubricant. At low temperatures the engine oil becomes more viscous and as a result the engine is not lubricated as it should be.
The appropriate oil should be marked “W”. This means it is suitable for winter. The numbers before and after the “W” indicate how thin the oil is and the lowest temperature the oil pump can operate without problems. The best solution is for the driver to choose the oil specified by the manufacturer.
Source: Skai
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