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I'm not really qualified to go into the whys; there are a number of possibles. Try using a winter oil (5W-xx or 10W-xx) and run a tank of super unleaded through it. run gas line antifreeze in tank if it's really cold, also if you have fuel injection it may be a faulty temp. sensor, if it's a carburated vehicle it could be the atomatic choke not working as it should, but yeah 5w30 oil is good for the cold season :)
What else can I help you with?
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.
How many meanings for the word stall like the cold weather made the car stall at the traffic lights?
It means the engine stopped running.
Why does a 1985 mercury marquis stall when shifted into gear with cold engine in cold weather but not in warm weather?
Faulty ECT (engine coolant temperature) sensor. Replace it.
Do you become more tired playing sports in cold weather?
Yes you do, your muscles are not properly warmed up compared to hot weather and your breathing becomes shorter.
What can cause a 95 caravan to stall out when its cold out sometimes and when the van is warmed up?
1st try checking the EGR valve. If the EGR valve is sticking or leaking it can force too much air into the air/fuel mixture causing the motor to stall out.
What would cause a 1994 grand Cherokee limited to stall during cold weather?
bad fuel filter
What would cause a 1986 Chevy s10 to bog down when shifted into drive in cold weather even after its warmed upthe more gas i give it bogs more then soundslike back firing andeventually goes or stall?
It could have fallen out of time, could need new spark plugs and wires.
What are the signs of a bad iat on a 1992 Geo Metro convertible?
it'll run very badly in cold weather, and may stall due to excess fuel in warm weather
What weather fronts is produced when a cold air mass and a warm air mass stall next to each other?
A stationary front is produced when a cold air mass and a warm air mass stall next to each other. This can result in a prolonged period of unsettled weather, with the potential for precipitation and varying temperatures along the front's boundary.
Would a battery temperature sensor cause your vehicle to stall?
No, it would not. There are many things that could cause a stall at idle. The throttle plate could be dirty as well as the mass air flow sensor. You did not mention the kind of car or engine size. Is the check engine light on, is it when the engine is warmed up or cold?
When a warm air mass and cold air mass stall next to each other it's called a what?
When a warm air mass and a cold air mass stall next to each other, it is called a stationary front. This can lead to prolonged periods of unsettled weather and precipitation.
When it's cold the car will start but when I put it into gear it often stalls Why?
Because when the engine is sitting there not warmed up with any fluids running through the components, and suddenly it gets put into gear, it stalls to send a warning that the engine is still cold..always warm up a vehicle when the weather is cold! ALWAYS! even a new car, if its cold you must let the car work itself into driving conditions....try running a mile with absolutely no liquid running through you, see how many times YOU stall..
