8 simple ways to help your car start easily in winter
(Baonghean.vn) - Cold weather and low temperatures will make it difficult for cars to start early in the morning; sometimes drivers also have trouble when the car won't start after a period of "resting" on the road. However, if you understand the rules for taking care of your car during the cold winter days, this will no longer be an obstacle.
1. Turn on the power several times to heat the air.
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First, when the engine fails to start, you need to turn off all fuel-consuming devices such as fans, air conditioners, radios, lights, etc. Then turn on the ignition and leave it in the ON position, wait until the drying indicator light turns off.
Do this about 5-6 times and then start the engine, this will make it easier to start. After the engine has started, do not step on the gas immediately, but let it idle for a while and then slowly step on the gas and start.
2. Press the hand pump to circulate the oil better.
The hand pump is the round knob located right above the fuel filter. You need to press this hand pump continuously before starting to help push the oil into the high pressure pump and the oil can circulate better. You press until you feel your hand is tight and can not press anymore, then stop and try to start the engine.
3. Heat the fuel in the high pressure pump
If the weather is too cold and your car cannot start, you should use a heater or slowly pour boiling water into the fuel filter and high pressure pump area.
With this method of fixing a car that is difficult to start in winter, the fuel temperature is increased and makes it easier to circulate.
4. Keep the fuel tank full
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Low temperatures can cause water vapor in the fuel tank to condense into liquid and mix with the fuel, seriously affecting engine performance.
Keep the fuel tank full, there will be less moisture in the fuel tank and the risk of water contamination of the fuel will also be reduced.
5. Keep the engine running at idle
When you have to stop at a red light, or if the stop time is not too long, keep the engine running at idle; this does not use more fuel than turning it off and restarting it.
6. Choose the type of oilsuitable engine
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Engine oil has a very important index that needs attention, which is the fluidity index at 0 degrees Celsius. Usually, with Vietnam's climate, there is no need to use specialized oil for winter like in cold countries.
But if your car is very old or your regular oil change is coming up, choose a thinner winter oil to make starting the car in the morning easier.
7. Turn off unnecessary devices
Turn off unnecessary devices such as air conditioner, lighting system, radio… when starting the car, these devices will consume part of the electricity needed to start the engine.
8. Choose a warm place to park your car
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One cause of difficulty starting a car is due to a sharp drop in temperature, making it difficult for the battery to retain electrical energy, reducing the amount of energy supplied to the starter, leading to the inability to start the engine.
Our advice is to choose a place with warm temperature and cover, not only to protect the vehicle's mechanical parts but also to protect the vehicle's "coat" and interior from the negative effects of the weather.
