How to get a car in frost

How to get a car in frost: secrets for engines and automatic transmission

In winter, especially at low temperatures, the car can be a real problem. In this article, we will look at several methods that will help you get the car in the frost, even if it has a diesel engine or automatic transmission.

Some people are almost not preparing for winter - all but tires, motorists consider "all -season". This approach is quite acceptable if the air temperature does not drop below -10 degrees Celsius. But in Ukraine there is -20 ℃ and even reaches -30 ℃, and thousands, seemingly good cars, refuse to start.

How to get a car in frost without heating?

• Check oil and antifreeze as they affect the engine starting in cold weather.
• Turn over the battery and make sure it maintains the desired voltage.
• Use quality engine oil designed for cold conditions.
• Spend a candle of incandescent.
• Replace antifreeze for winter before frost.
• Carefully put the car avoiding starter overheating.

How to get a diesel engine in frost?

To get a diesel engine in frost requires special attention to several aspects:

• Use high quality winter diesel or add anti -gel to prevent hardening.
• Check the operation of the pre -heating system if it is in your car.
• Make a preliminary start of the engine, if possible for fuel and engine heating.

How to get a car in a frost with an automatic transmission?

If your car has an automatic transmission, you can also get it in cold weather:

• Turn on the key in "Start" or "ON" and wait for the system to prepare the engine for running.
• Carefully start the engine by avoiding starter overheating.
• After starting the machine, wait a few minutes until the engine is warmed up and the oil in the gearbox.
• Go from Parking mode to "Drive", and gently start moving gradually by pushing the gas pedal.

If still after unsuccessful attempts, when the motor does not get into the frost and the starter turns, check the exhaust pipe. It happens that the freezing condensate becomes an obstacle to launch. The pipe can be simply cleaned of ice crumbs, warm in a warm box or starting the engine will help purge.

With these simple tips and methods you can successfully start your car in frosty weather, regardless of the type of engine or gearbox. Do not forget about regular maintenance and care for the car so that it always remains reliable in all weather.

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