Performance DIY by DIY Guru

Cold weather is hard on almost everything, and the engine in your car is no exception to this rule. The most common problem with why your car will not start in cold weather is that batteries literally freeze up, causing the electrical charge in them to do the same. There is also air/fuel ratios that need to be addressed here. It takes more fuel to ignite cold air than it takes to ignite warm air. Then there is just the plain fact that the fluids in the engine can be frozen, seizing it from the inside. We are going address each of these situations and find out what can be done to prevent them from happening. Engine Cold Start Problems caused due to Battery: Lets discuss the battery first, battery acid loses its ability to hold charge when subjected to below freezing temperatures. Sometimes it discharges completely, in which case you will require a jump start. Also remember that when the charge drops below 10 volts it may cause permanent damage to your cars battery. This can be easil...