Autoexpert Sokolov: In order for a car to start in cold weather, you need to fill in the right oil
To start the car in cold weather, you need to charge the battery from the network or fill the engine with oil corresponding to the temperature regime. Auto expert Maxim Sokolov shared these tips.
According to him, one of the most common reasons a car won’t start is a dead battery. “The best solution would be to remove the battery and charge it from the network,” the expert said in an interview with RT. He added that the engine may not start due to problems with the starter due to the fact that the contacts on it are oxidized. In this case, it is necessary to clean the threads from plaque and treat them with a special lubricant.
Also, oil can thicken in a car engine if it does not match the temperature regime. “You also won’t be able to change the oil on the go, you will have to wait for it to warm up,” the expert noted. Also, spark plugs and the ignition system can be to blame. If these items do not produce a spark, they will need to be replaced.
The car may also not start due to a malfunctioning alternator. The flickering of the dashboard and headlights will tell about the breakdown. The problem must be fixed in a car service.
Sokolov also said that if there is nothing at hand, you can try to start the vehicle “from the pusher”. However, he clarified that the advice only applies to cars with manual transmissions. “To do this, the car is removed from the handbrake, the ignition is turned on and the lever is shifted to third gear. The engine is accelerated to 30km/h and the clutch is released quickly. Then they turn on neutral and refuel, ”the specialist shared. According to him, the battery will have to be charged at a minimum.
If the car lock is frozen, you should use a special antifreeze spray, heat the metal key with a lighter flame and insert it into the lock. You can also moisten the key with antifreeze, attach a hot water bottle to the keyhole and wait for the lock to thaw.
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To start the car in cold weather, you need to charge the battery from the network or fill the engine with oil corresponding to the temperature regime. Auto expert Maxim Sokolov shared these tips. According to him, one of the most common reasons a car won’t start is a dead battery. “The best solution would be to remove the battery and charge it from the network,” the expert said in an interview with RT. He added that the engine may not start due to problems with the starter due to the fact that the contacts on it are oxidized. In this case, it is necessary to clean the threads from plaque and treat them with a special lubricant. Also, oil can thicken in a car engine if it does not match the temperature regime. “You also won’t be able to change the oil on the go, you will have to wait for it to warm up,” the expert noted. Also, spark plugs and the ignition system can be to blame. If these items do not produce a spark, they will need to be replaced. The car may also not start due to a malfunctioning alternator. The flickering of the dashboard and headlights will tell about the breakdown. The problem must be fixed in a car service. Sokolov also said that if there is nothing at hand, you can try to start the vehicle “from the pusher”. However, he clarified that the advice only applies to cars with manual transmissions. “To do this, the car is removed from the handbrake, the ignition is turned on and the lever is shifted to third gear. The engine is accelerated to 30km/h and the clutch is released quickly. Then they turn on neutral and refuel, ”the specialist shared. According to him, the battery will need to be charged at idle. If the car lock is frozen, you need to use a special antifreeze spray, heat the metal key with a flame lighter and insert it into the lock.You can also moisten the key with antifreeze, attach a hot water bottle to the keyhole and wait for the lock to thaw.
