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In both cases, it's the batteries in the cars that died. The ICE engines work just fine once you warm them up and jump them.
by gamblor956 3y ago
In both cases, it's the batteries in the cars that died. The ICE engines work just fine once you warm them up and jump them.
- goalieca 3y agoThis! I’ve boosted cars in -30 and it takes a bit of extra crank because the fluids are all thick in the cold. But it works. It’s not a bad idea in really cold weather (-40) to start your car every 4 hours or so to keep it warm. Edit: the gas cars failing to start are almost always having old batteries that need replacing. In a really cold climate you don’t want to push 7 beyond years. Some batteries are in rough shape after 5.
- lunarimiso 3y agoWould removing your car battery and taking it in over night help? (Gas car)
- gamblor956 3y agoIf you have a garage, your best bet is a battery tender, which keeps the battery charged overnight and warm enough not to freeze. A lot of people also use engine block heaters. There's different types and they all work a bit differently. Usually you would start the engine warmer a few hours before you use the car instead of overnight.