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Monthly Archives: February 2023

The Correct Way to Start Your Car in the Cold

The Correct Way to Start Your Car in the Cold

One of the most common mistakes car owners make is driving their vehicle in the cold immediately after starting it. This can damage vital systems and components, leading to frustrating problems - shortening the car's lifespan. If you want to know more about why it's bad and how to start it properly, read along to find out. What Can It Cause? When the engine is cold due to the temperatures outside, the fluid becomes viscous, metal is more brittle, and the gaskets and seals are stiff, just to name a few. While the vehicle is stationary, it starts to warm up and get all these things going and working. If you cold start the car and immediately after that drive it, parts are more prone to damage or even stopping to operate. This can also cause problems with sensors which are vital for your car's ability to run. To put it in short, continuous driving with a cold engine can damage parts and systems all over the vehicle - resulting in a shorter lifespan. How To Properly Do It ... read more

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