hi, i have a 98 civic ex coupe, its like -16degrees outside, i left my car outside for like more than 12 hours. when i tried to start it this morning, the battery seems weak, it cracked for couple seconds, then it started, but if i let the key ignition go, it will die, but if i hold it on for littlebit longer after it had been started, it will not stall. it starts find when its warm.

also is it not good for the engine and the starter if i keep cracking on the ignition after it has been started?

thanks you!!!

 

prolly need a new battery...

 

oil freeze?

 

so if i plug in the block heater, it should be ok, rite?

 

if you turn the key once it's running, you're burning up the gear on your starter! :doh:

 

you mean when it grinds?

 

at what temperature should you get a "cold weather package" i don't know the freezing point of anything ..... so -16... i've never had to start my car in that cold of weather

 

I wouldn't be cranking after it's started. Not good for the starter.

The way I see it, you have a couple options. One is to invest in a block heater. Great for cold winters (I assume you're in Canada too, my car had a little trouble starting in -16 the other day too).

The other option is to get yourself a bit of a winter tune-up. They'll do plugs, timing, maybe distributor, depending on how long it's been since your last tune, etc. etc.. You'll find it helps a lot with smoothness in the cold weather.

 

thx, but i dun that already

 

I'm with Tirod, my car doesn't have a problem starting. Maybe a new battery?