{"id":31232,"date":"2025-11-25T11:58:08","date_gmt":"2025-11-25T08:58:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/diagnozabam.ro\/sfaturi\/?p=31232"},"modified":"2025-11-25T11:58:08","modified_gmt":"2025-11-25T08:58:08","slug":"common-winter-car-starting-mistakes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/diagnozabam.ro\/sfaturi\/blog\/common-winter-car-starting-mistakes\/","title":{"rendered":"Common winter car starting mistakes"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_31230\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-31230\" style=\"width: 1536px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"longdesc-return-31230\" class=\"size-full wp-image-31230\" tabindex=\"-1\" title=\"Winter Car Starting Mistakes\" src=\"https:\/\/diagnozabam.ro\/sfaturi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/winter-car-starting-mistakes.webp\" alt=\"Winter Car Starting Mistakes\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1024\" longdesc=\"https:\/\/diagnozabam.ro\/sfaturi?longdesc=31230&amp;referrer=31232\" srcset=\"https:\/\/diagnozabam.ro\/sfaturi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/winter-car-starting-mistakes.webp 1536w, https:\/\/diagnozabam.ro\/sfaturi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/winter-car-starting-mistakes-768x512.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-31230\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">\u00a9 Bejenaru Alexandru Ionut \u2013 diagnozabam.ro<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p data-start=\"9667\" data-end=\"9958\">\nCold weather is the perfect stress test for any vehicle. Oil thickens, batteries lose capacity and fuel behaves differently. That is exactly when many <strong data-start=\"9818\" data-end=\"9857\">common <a href=\"https:\/\/diagnozabam.ro\/sfaturi\/blog\/obd2-winter-codes-what-they-mean-and-why-they-appear\/\">winter<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/diagnozabam.ro\/sfaturi\/blog\/electric-car-range-2026-real-conditions-explained\/\">car<\/a> starting mistakes<\/strong> appear: <a href=\"https:\/\/diagnozabam.ro\/sfaturi\/blog\/pc-freezes-randomly-causes-and-fix\/\">drivers<\/a> rush, over-crank the starter, press the gas pedal, or forget about electrical loads.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"9960\" data-end=\"10299\">Individually, each mistake looks harmless. Together, repeated every morning for months, they lead to worn starters, tired batteries and engines that become noisy and inefficient long before their time. In this guide, we go through the most typical errors <a href=\"https:\/\/diagnozabam.ro\/sfaturi\/blog\/pc-freezes-randomly-causes-and-fix\/\">drivers<\/a> make on <a href=\"https:\/\/diagnozabam.ro\/sfaturi\/blog\/obd2-winter-codes-what-they-mean-and-why-they-appear\/\">winter<\/a> mornings \u2013 and how to fix them with simple, practical habits.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"10301\" data-end=\"10304\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"10306\" data-end=\"10345\">What makes cold starts so demanding?<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"10347\" data-end=\"10438\">Before we talk about specific mistakes, it helps to understand what happens inside the <a href=\"https:\/\/diagnozabam.ro\/sfaturi\/blog\/electric-car-range-2026-real-conditions-explained\/\">car<\/a>:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"10440\" data-end=\"10743\">\n<li data-start=\"10440\" data-end=\"10482\">\n<p data-start=\"10442\" data-end=\"10482\"><a href=\"https:\/\/diagnozabam.ro\/sfaturi\/blog\/winter-engine-oil-0w20-vs-5w30-guide\/\">engine oil<\/a> is thicker and flows slower<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"10483\" data-end=\"10580\">\n<p data-start=\"10485\" data-end=\"10580\"><a href=\"https:\/\/diagnozabam.ro\/sfaturi\/blog\/cmos-battery-dead-symptoms-causes-and-fix-guide\/\">battery<\/a> output can drop by half in freezing temperature<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"10581\" data-end=\"10645\">\n<p data-start=\"10583\" data-end=\"10645\">metal parts are fully contracted and need a moment to expand<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"10646\" data-end=\"10743\">\n<p data-start=\"10648\" data-end=\"10743\">diesel fuel can gel or form wax crystals in extreme cold<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"10745\" data-end=\"10832\">In short, the engine needs help \u2013 smooth, correct procedure \u2013 not aggressive behaviour.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"10834\" data-end=\"10837\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"10839\" data-end=\"10878\">Mistakes made BEFORE turning the key<\/h2>\n<h3 data-start=\"10880\" data-end=\"10910\">Leaving all accessories on<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"10912\" data-end=\"11128\">Headlights, heated rear window, seat heaters, blower at max, phone chargers \u2013 everything pulls energy from the <a href=\"https:\/\/diagnozabam.ro\/sfaturi\/blog\/cmos-battery-dead-symptoms-causes-and-fix-guide\/\">battery<\/a>. When you try to start the engine in this state, the starter receives less voltage and struggles.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"11130\" data-end=\"11145\"><strong data-start=\"11130\" data-end=\"11145\">Do instead:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol data-start=\"11147\" data-end=\"11293\">\n<li data-start=\"11147\" data-end=\"11173\">\n<p data-start=\"11150\" data-end=\"11173\">Turn the ignition on.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"11174\" data-end=\"11216\">\n<p data-start=\"11177\" data-end=\"11216\">Switch off all unnecessary consumers.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"11217\" data-end=\"11239\">\n<p data-start=\"11220\" data-end=\"11239\">Start the engine.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"11240\" data-end=\"11293\">\n<p data-start=\"11243\" data-end=\"11293\">Reactivate accessories slowly once idle is stable.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr data-start=\"11295\" data-end=\"11298\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"11300\" data-end=\"11353\">Using the parking brake overnight in severe frost<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"11355\" data-end=\"11556\">In sub-zero temperatures, brake pads or shoes can freeze to the discs or drums, and the cable can seize. In the morning, the lever may move, but the brakes remain partially on, causing drag and damage.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"11558\" data-end=\"11580\"><strong data-start=\"11558\" data-end=\"11580\">Safer alternative:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"11582\" data-end=\"11690\">\n<li data-start=\"11582\" data-end=\"11631\">\n<p data-start=\"11584\" data-end=\"11631\">manual gearbox \u2013 park in gear on level ground<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"11632\" data-end=\"11690\">\n<p data-start=\"11634\" data-end=\"11690\"><a href=\"https:\/\/diagnozabam.ro\/sfaturi\/blog\/automatic-transmission-winter-problems-explained\/\">automatic<\/a> \u2013 use P, avoid the parking brake if possible<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"11692\" data-end=\"11695\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"11697\" data-end=\"11728\">Mistakes made WHILE starting<\/h2>\n<h3 data-start=\"11730\" data-end=\"11756\">Pressing the gas pedal<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"11758\" data-end=\"11921\">One of the classic <strong data-start=\"11777\" data-end=\"11816\">common <a href=\"https:\/\/diagnozabam.ro\/sfaturi\/blog\/obd2-winter-codes-what-they-mean-and-why-they-appear\/\">winter<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/diagnozabam.ro\/sfaturi\/blog\/electric-car-range-2026-real-conditions-explained\/\">car<\/a> starting mistakes<\/strong> is pushing the accelerator while turning the key. On modern fuel-injected engines, this is not required.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"11923\" data-end=\"11942\"><strong data-start=\"11923\" data-end=\"11942\">Why it\u2019s wrong:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"11944\" data-end=\"12062\">\n<li data-start=\"11944\" data-end=\"11968\">\n<p data-start=\"11946\" data-end=\"11968\">can flood the engine<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"11969\" data-end=\"12009\">\n<p data-start=\"11971\" data-end=\"12009\">may cause misfires and rough running<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"12010\" data-end=\"12062\">\n<p data-start=\"12012\" data-end=\"12062\">unburned fuel can damage the catalytic converter<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"12064\" data-end=\"12178\">Let the <a href=\"https:\/\/diagnozabam.ro\/sfaturi\/blog\/p0209-code-injector-circuit-cylinder-9-fault\/\">engine management system<\/a> handle the mixture. Your job is simply to turn the key or press the Start button.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"12180\" data-end=\"12183\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"12185\" data-end=\"12234\">Ignoring the glow plug light (diesel engines)<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"12236\" data-end=\"12393\">On a diesel, glow plugs are crucial in cold weather. They heat the combustion chamber so the fuel can ignite properly.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"12395\" data-end=\"12415\"><strong data-start=\"12395\" data-end=\"12415\">Typical mistake:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"12417\" data-end=\"12560\">\n<li data-start=\"12417\" data-end=\"12459\">\n<p data-start=\"12419\" data-end=\"12459\"><a href=\"https:\/\/diagnozabam.ro\/sfaturi\/blog\/hdd-clicking-noise-causes-and-data-recovery-guide\/\">driver<\/a> turns the key straight to start<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"12460\" data-end=\"12505\">\n<p data-start=\"12462\" data-end=\"12505\"><a href=\"https:\/\/diagnozabam.ro\/sfaturi\/blog\/glow-plug-relay-burned-fast-signs-test\/\">glow plug<\/a> lamp barely has time to come on<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"12506\" data-end=\"12560\">\n<p data-start=\"12508\" data-end=\"12560\">the engine cranks endlessly, billowing <a href=\"https:\/\/diagnozabam.ro\/sfaturi\/blog\/exhaust-smoke-colors\/\">white smoke<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"12562\" data-end=\"12584\"><strong data-start=\"12562\" data-end=\"12584\">Correct behaviour:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol data-start=\"12586\" data-end=\"12700\">\n<li data-start=\"12586\" data-end=\"12616\">\n<p data-start=\"12589\" data-end=\"12616\">Turn the key to ignition.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"12617\" data-end=\"12665\">\n<p data-start=\"12620\" data-end=\"12665\">Wait for the <a href=\"https:\/\/diagnozabam.ro\/sfaturi\/blog\/glow-plug-relay-burned-fast-signs-test\/\">glow plug<\/a> indicator to go out.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"12666\" data-end=\"12700\">\n<p data-start=\"12669\" data-end=\"12700\">Only then engage the starter.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p data-start=\"12702\" data-end=\"12802\">If it is extremely cold, one extra glow cycle may help, but constant cycling will drain the <a href=\"https:\/\/diagnozabam.ro\/sfaturi\/blog\/cmos-battery-dead-symptoms-causes-and-fix-guide\/\">battery<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"12804\" data-end=\"12807\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"12809\" data-end=\"12844\">Over-cranking the starter motor<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"12846\" data-end=\"13006\">Panicking and holding the key for 10\u201315 seconds is another of those <strong data-start=\"12914\" data-end=\"12953\">common <a href=\"https:\/\/diagnozabam.ro\/sfaturi\/blog\/obd2-winter-codes-what-they-mean-and-why-they-appear\/\">winter<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/diagnozabam.ro\/sfaturi\/blog\/electric-car-range-2026-real-conditions-explained\/\">car<\/a> starting mistakes<\/strong>. Starters are not designed for continuous operation.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"13008\" data-end=\"13110\"><strong data-start=\"13008\" data-end=\"13071\">Good practice (also recommended by motoring organisations):<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"13112\" data-end=\"13316\">\n<li data-start=\"13112\" data-end=\"13162\">\n<p data-start=\"13114\" data-end=\"13162\">crank for no more than 5\u20138 seconds per attempt<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"13163\" data-end=\"13203\">\n<p data-start=\"13165\" data-end=\"13203\">pause 20\u201330 seconds between attempts<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"13204\" data-end=\"13316\">\n<p data-start=\"13206\" data-end=\"13316\">if the engine still refuses to start after 3\u20134 tries, stop and investigate (<a href=\"https:\/\/diagnozabam.ro\/sfaturi\/blog\/cmos-battery-dead-symptoms-causes-and-fix-guide\/\">battery<\/a>, fuel, spark \/ glow plugs)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"13318\" data-end=\"13321\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"13323\" data-end=\"13360\">Mistakes made RIGHT AFTER starting<\/h2>\n<h3 data-start=\"13362\" data-end=\"13405\">Revving the engine hard to \u201ewarm it up\u201d<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"13407\" data-end=\"13581\">Many <a href=\"https:\/\/diagnozabam.ro\/sfaturi\/blog\/pc-freezes-randomly-causes-and-fix\/\">drivers<\/a> immediately raise the revs to 3,000\u20134,000 rpm, believing this warms the engine faster. In reality, oil has not yet reached every bearing at the correct pressure.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"13583\" data-end=\"13735\">Experts point out that the best routine is a short idle followed by gentle driving, not static high-rev idling.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"13737\" data-end=\"13759\"><strong data-start=\"13737\" data-end=\"13759\">Balanced approach:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"13761\" data-end=\"13965\">\n<li data-start=\"13761\" data-end=\"13802\">\n<p data-start=\"13763\" data-end=\"13802\">let the engine idle for 30\u201360 seconds<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"13803\" data-end=\"13889\">\n<p data-start=\"13805\" data-end=\"13889\"><a href=\"https:\/\/diagnozabam.ro\/sfaturi\/blog\/%f0%9f%94%a7-car-drive-shafts-everything-you-need-to-know\/\">drive<\/a> away, but avoid full <a href=\"https:\/\/diagnozabam.ro\/sfaturi\/blog\/throttle-body-problems-symptoms-that-can-destroy\/\">throttle<\/a> and high RPM until the temperature gauge rises<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"13890\" data-end=\"13965\">\n<p data-start=\"13892\" data-end=\"13965\">remember that the <a href=\"https:\/\/diagnozabam.ro\/sfaturi\/blog\/automatic-transmission-winter-problems-explained\/\">transmission<\/a> and differential also need time to warm up<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"13967\" data-end=\"13970\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"13972\" data-end=\"14018\">Blasting the heater to maximum immediately<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"14020\" data-end=\"14234\">A roaring heater fan set to full hot feels great, but it slows down engine warm-up. The cabin heater takes heat from the coolant; if you steal too much heat too soon, the coolant temperature will climb very slowly.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"14236\" data-end=\"14243\">Better:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"14245\" data-end=\"14420\">\n<li data-start=\"14245\" data-end=\"14335\">\n<p data-start=\"14247\" data-end=\"14335\">first minutes: fan on a low or medium setting, temperature not at the absolute maximum<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"14336\" data-end=\"14420\">\n<p data-start=\"14338\" data-end=\"14420\">once the needle starts moving towards normal, increase temperature and fan speed<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"14422\" data-end=\"14485\">This keeps visibility and comfort without punishing the engine.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"14487\" data-end=\"14490\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"14492\" data-end=\"14547\">Preparation mistakes that show up at the first frost<\/h2>\n<h3 data-start=\"14549\" data-end=\"14583\">Wrong oil viscosity for winter<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"14585\" data-end=\"14870\">Thick mineral oils make the starter work much harder and can delay lubrication at cold start. Manufacturers usually recommend lower-viscosity synthetic oils (0W-20, 0W-30, 5W-30) for cold climates, because they flow quickly at low temperatures.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"14872\" data-end=\"14977\">Always follow the specification in the owner\u2019s manual and choose the winter-friendly option listed there.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"14979\" data-end=\"14982\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"14984\" data-end=\"15010\">Neglecting the battery<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"15012\" data-end=\"15197\">Batteries have a hard life in <a href=\"https:\/\/diagnozabam.ro\/sfaturi\/blog\/obd2-winter-codes-what-they-mean-and-why-they-appear\/\">winter<\/a>. At freezing temperatures they can deliver far less power, while the starter demands more torque from them.<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"15215\" data-end=\"15364\">\n<li data-start=\"15215\" data-end=\"15246\">\n<p data-start=\"15217\" data-end=\"15246\">test the <a href=\"https:\/\/diagnozabam.ro\/sfaturi\/blog\/cmos-battery-dead-symptoms-causes-and-fix-guide\/\">battery<\/a> under load<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"15247\" data-end=\"15282\">\n<p data-start=\"15249\" data-end=\"15282\">clean and tighten the terminals<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"15283\" data-end=\"15364\">\n<p data-start=\"15285\" data-end=\"15364\">replace aged, weak batteries instead of \u201cnursing\u201d them through another season<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"15366\" data-end=\"15369\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"15371\" data-end=\"15405\">Running on a nearly empty tank<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"15407\" data-end=\"15653\">With a <a href=\"https:\/\/diagnozabam.ro\/sfaturi\/blog\/low-fuel-consumption-cars-2026\/\">low fuel<\/a> level, condensation can form inside the tank. The resulting water may freeze in lines or filters, especially on diesels. Keeping the tank at least half full is a simple way to prevent this.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"15655\" data-end=\"15735\">For very harsh climates, consider winter-grade fuel and approved fuel additives.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"15737\" data-end=\"15740\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"15742\" data-end=\"15775\">Quick winter morning checklist<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"15777\" data-end=\"15881\">To avoid the <strong data-start=\"15790\" data-end=\"15829\">common <a href=\"https:\/\/diagnozabam.ro\/sfaturi\/blog\/obd2-winter-codes-what-they-mean-and-why-they-appear\/\">winter<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/diagnozabam.ro\/sfaturi\/blog\/electric-car-range-2026-real-conditions-explained\/\">car<\/a> starting mistakes<\/strong> we\u2019ve covered, run through this simple mental list:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"15883\" data-end=\"16280\">\n<li data-start=\"15883\" data-end=\"15934\">\n<p data-start=\"15885\" data-end=\"15934\">correct oil grade and a healthy, tested <a href=\"https:\/\/diagnozabam.ro\/sfaturi\/blog\/cmos-battery-dead-symptoms-causes-and-fix-guide\/\">battery<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"15935\" data-end=\"15985\">\n<p data-start=\"15937\" data-end=\"15985\">tank at least half full, especially on diesels<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"15986\" data-end=\"16041\">\n<p data-start=\"15988\" data-end=\"16041\">parking brake used with care in freezing conditions<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"16042\" data-end=\"16081\">\n<p data-start=\"16044\" data-end=\"16081\">all accessories off before starting<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"16082\" data-end=\"16121\">\n<p data-start=\"16084\" data-end=\"16121\"><a href=\"https:\/\/diagnozabam.ro\/sfaturi\/blog\/glow-plug-relay-burned-fast-signs-test\/\">glow plug<\/a> light respected on diesel<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"16122\" data-end=\"16164\">\n<p data-start=\"16124\" data-end=\"16164\">no use of the gas pedal while starting<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"16165\" data-end=\"16212\">\n<p data-start=\"16167\" data-end=\"16212\">short starter bursts with pauses in between<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"16213\" data-end=\"16280\">\n<p data-start=\"16215\" data-end=\"16280\">gentle driving and moderate heater use until the engine is warm<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"16282\" data-end=\"16285\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"16287\" data-end=\"16305\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"16307\" data-end=\"16693\">Most <strong data-start=\"16312\" data-end=\"16351\">common <a href=\"https:\/\/diagnozabam.ro\/sfaturi\/blog\/obd2-winter-codes-what-they-mean-and-why-they-appear\/\">winter<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/diagnozabam.ro\/sfaturi\/blog\/electric-car-range-2026-real-conditions-explained\/\">car<\/a> starting mistakes<\/strong> come from habits that were once useful on old carbureted cars \u2013 or from impatience on cold mornings. <a href=\"https:\/\/diagnozabam.ro\/sfaturi\/blog\/wet-vs-dry-timing-belt-what-drivers-must-know\/\">Modern engines<\/a> reward <a href=\"https:\/\/diagnozabam.ro\/sfaturi\/blog\/pc-freezes-randomly-causes-and-fix\/\">drivers<\/a> who are calm, methodical and well-prepared. With the right oil, a strong <a href=\"https:\/\/diagnozabam.ro\/sfaturi\/blog\/cmos-battery-dead-symptoms-causes-and-fix-guide\/\">battery<\/a> and a disciplined starting routine, your <a href=\"https:\/\/diagnozabam.ro\/sfaturi\/blog\/electric-car-range-2026-real-conditions-explained\/\">car<\/a> will fire up reliably, use less fuel and suffer far less wear throughout the <a href=\"https:\/\/diagnozabam.ro\/sfaturi\/blog\/obd2-winter-codes-what-they-mean-and-why-they-appear\/\">winter<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"16695\" data-end=\"16698\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"16804\" data-end=\"16826\">External link<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.caaquebec.com\/en\/advices\/maintaining-a-vehicle\/starting-your-car-in-cold-weather\">Starting your car in cold weather: Tips and best methods | CAA-Quebec<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cold weather is the perfect stress test for any vehicle. Oil thickens, batteries lose capacity and fuel behaves differently. That is exactly when many common winter car starting mistakes appear: drivers rush, over-crank the starter, press the gas pedal, or forget about electrical loads. Individually, each mistake looks harmless. 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