Sunday News (Zimbabwe)

With Lovert Mafukure

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MY CAR is a problem to start in the cold. I sometimes have to jump start because it cranks for a long time . . .

Cold start problems are common in winter but it should not be as bad as to the point of jump-starting. There are things you need to do to prepare your car for winter. You need to prepare your car as well because cars just like people get cold.

The type of oil used in your engine, the condition of your battery, spark issues and or fuel delivery problems can make your car hard to start on a cold morning. The general condition of the engine as well can cause problems if the engine has seen better days.

A car battery works harder in winter. Engine oil gets thicker as the temperatur­es drop, consequent­ly making it harder for the engine to turn. If the battery is weak then it may discharge before the engine starts. Sometimes we may not know that our batteries are weak until the winter comes. Before winter always get your battery checked to make sure it’s in tip top condition. Most battery shops offer this service free. Generally batteries tend to work at their worst in

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