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batteries are rated for cranking amps and cold cranking amps.. in warm or hot conditions your engine oil is also warm and not thick so your batteries do just fine.. now in cold weather conditions your engine oil is thick so your battery doesnt have the potential to crank the engine
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What would happen if you put 15w40 oil in a car that needs 5w-30?
in warm weather nothing in cold weather it could be hard to start
Car won't start in cold weather?
If a car won't start in cold weather it is possible that the valve guides have been worn. This often happens in cars that have been using ethanol as a primary fuel.
Does it matter how many cold cranking amps a car battery has?
Yes, that is how you know that the battery is "strong" enough to start your car in cold weather. A battery in warm weather may have enough amps to start the car fine, but in cold weather, it wouldn't be able to crank it fast enough. A car battery efficiency drops off the colder it gets.
What wont 2002 Nissan sentra start in cold weather?
You need to warm the car up with hot water.
Why does the car stall when cold?
There are a few reasons why a car might stall when cold. The car might just be stiff from the cold weather.
Will a bad starter cause your car to not start in cold weather?
Yes. I have a difficult time starting my car in cold weather. I took the car to the mechanic and he said that frost can cover the bad spots on the starter and this makes it hard to fire. While you attempt starting the vehicle multiple times a good spot is finally found on the starter and this is why you are finally able to start the car. On really cold days it has taken my car 15 to 20 minutes before I am finally able to start it. I hope this information is helpful.
Do you need to warm your car?
if you are in cold weather you do.
When i start my car when its cold outside I always smell gas?
Smelling a gasoline smell when the weather is cold could mean that the gas is set too rich. It would also be possible that the carburetor needs to be checked for a fuel leak.
Why does car needs jump to start in cold weather?
Take your battery to Napa and have them test the cold cranking amps, they'll tell you whether or not you need a new battery
Would a car overheat in extreme cold weather?
IT JUST DID SABLE WAGON -6 DEGREES no it wouldn't
Is a car starter affected by cold weather?
Cold weather can affect a car starter if you overwork by holding it in the on position too long and repeatedly. The starter motor can wear out.
What would cause your car to not start in cold weather It turns over just fine but will not start up?
possibly the timing belt is broken. thats not a good thing. however, there are endless possibilities like frozen fuel lines etc...
