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1989 Dodge Colt with the 1.5 engine The car won't start when it's cold If you plug in the tank heater it will start Help?
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∙ 12y ago
It's the same for most cars. W/O the tank heater oil is thick so it takes more to turn the engine. When it's fairly cold gas doesn't vaporize as well, so may take more turns to start. Also, tank heater is bound to increase underhood temp and batteries are very sensitive to heat and cold.
At temps lower than freezing, you'll likely save money by plugging in with a timer to kick it off a couple hours before first use. Drive away with 70 degree coolant temps, choke faster to go off, less pollution and soon to get heat out of the heater.
But! all in....... you may well be ready for a new battery.
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