Automotive experts say that one engine start in severe frost is equivalent to a mileage of 300-500 km. And if you can get there on business by public transport, then it is better to do so, so as not to torment the car.
Starting the engine in severe frost
Theoretically, any gasoline engine is capable of starting in frost -30, but only on condition that it is fully functional. The ignition and fuel supply systems must function properly. Also, the engine must be filled with technical fluids corresponding to climatic conditions. In addition, the vehicle must have a fully charged battery.
If you really have to start the engine in severe frost, then you need to listen to the advice of experienced motorists.
Ideally, the car should be warm, then there will be no problems with starting. But not all car owners have such a room.
If the car has to spend the night in severe frost, it is advisable to warm it up at least a couple of times, then in the morning the engine will start without problems. You can, of course, take the battery to a warm room at night, but not everyone has this opportunity. In addition, this causes great inconvenience to the car owner.
Correct engine start
When starting the engine, standing in the cold, you need:
- … To do this, turn on the main beam headlights for 10-15 seconds. Next, it is imperative to squeeze the clutch so that the load from the gearbox is not transferred to the engine. After that, without turning on the power consumers, try to start the engine. Do not turn the starter for more than 20 seconds, the battery can quickly drain.
- If the starter motor turns the engine normally, but it does not start for a long time, you should try; to do this, you need to fully press the gas pedal and turn with the starter.
- If blowing out does not help,. Most likely, they were flooded with cold fuel and this prevents starting. In this case, you need to unscrew the candles and wipe them or put a new set. A more effective option would be to light the candles on the gas stove. Hot plugs will help the engine start quickly.
- In addition to the techniques described above, sold in car dealerships. They are added to the fuel intake system and help revive the engine.
If, after all the methods for starting a cold engine, nothing has happened, you should not torment the car. It is easier to tow it to a warm room for warming up.
Experienced motorists advise pouring 100-150 grams of gasoline into the oil in severe frosts. After that, start the engine and let it run a little so that the gasoline and oil are mixed. This will make the engine oil thinner and give an easy start after idle time.
To forget once and for all about the problem of starting the engine in subzero temperatures, you can install special devices that heat the engine:
