Gross mistakes made when using the car can lead to unpleasant consequences. This even applies to such a familiar action for drivers as starting the engine. You should be especially careful when starting the car in cold weather: mistakes in such cases can lead to serious damage.
Instructions
Step 1
Make sure the vehicle is ready to start. The gear lever must be in neutral, the clutch is disengaged, and the parking brake is applied. Step on the clutch pedal and engage the starter. As a rule, in the warm season, the engine starts in 2-4 seconds. Do not release the clutch pedal immediately after the engine starts, especially if it is very cold outside. Turn off the starter the moment you hear the sound of the engine running.
Step 2
If you have a car with a carburetor engine, use a choke to start the engine during the cold season. It is not recommended to remove it until the machine has warmed up. If you turn off the choke too early, the engine may stall and will have to be tried again.
Step 3
Do not turn on the starter for more than 9-10 seconds. Sometimes drivers neglect this rule and the starter motor simply overheats. If the engine does not start, you do not need to immediately turn the ignition back on. Wait at least 20-30 seconds and try again. Take your time or be nervous if the engine does not start right away. Sometimes the car can be started only after 4-5 attempts, especially if the temperature outside is very low.
Step 4
If you have tried to start the engine 6-7 times already, but have not achieved the result, try to determine the problem. There can be many reasons. If you do not understand the device of the car and do not know the main problems of starting the engine, contact auto mechanics. In some cases, it is necessary to evacuate the car from the parking lot to the service station.
Step 5
Determine if the engine is spinning or not by the characteristic sound. If the engine does not respond when the starter is turned on, the cause may be a power outage, battery, starter, or ignition failure. If the crankshaft is spinning, but the car does not start, it may be due to the absence of a spark in the combustion chamber, flooded or faulty spark plugs, breakdowns in the fuel system, etc.
