What to Do When the Car Won't Start in Winter?
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Solutions for a car that won't start in winter include: 1. Push-start method: One person pushes the car from behind while another inside presses the clutch and engages the gear. When reaching a certain speed, ignite the engine while giving it gas, suitable for manual transmission cars; 2. Jump-start method: Find a car that can start normally, position the two cars facing each other, open the hoods, take out the jumper cables, connect positive to positive and negative to negative for ignition. Reasons why a car won't start in winter are: 1. Dead battery; 2. Incorrect gear position; 3. Spark plug failure; 4. Circuit malfunction; 5. Fuel filter failure; 6. Mechanical failure; 7. Engine carbon buildup; 8. Steering wheel lock; 9. Water in the engine.
Hey, I've encountered the issue of a car not starting in winter several times, and it's really frustrating. Generally, the main reason is that the battery gets too cold and loses power, as low temperatures cause the battery to discharge faster, making it hard for the starter to turn over. Don't panic—try getting someone to help you jump-start the car using jumper cables connected to another vehicle to give the battery a little charge before starting. If that doesn't work, it might be because the engine oil is too thick and has poor flow in cold weather; switching to winter-grade oil can help. Also, check the spark plugs and fuel system, as sometimes water freezes and blocks the fuel lines. For prevention, try parking in a garage during winter, regularly check the battery's health, and don’t let its charge drop below 40%. If the car fails to start after multiple attempts, don’t force it to avoid damaging components. Keeping an emergency kit in the car is also a good idea.
