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Attempting to resolve cold start issues...

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B-lackGSX99

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Nov 9, 2006
Edmonton,
Given my set up (as seen in my profile), what do you guys think I could do to make my car start up better in the cold?

As of yet, I am definitely going to throw a block heater in next week...but would going to smaller fuel injectors / fuel pump help?? I have winter oil in there...any other ideas??
 
The block heater is a great idea. If you're looking for other options (which you said you are) then check the health of your battery. Also make sure that the battery terminals are clean.
 
I'd highly recommend a engline block heater. If those are a little expensive, try going for an oil pan heater. My car wouldn't start when it was hovering around 10 F. It'd just stutter, and die. *sigh*

Howie~
 
The block heater should definately help. Maybe a battery with higher CCA's. Good, clean connections between battery and starter, esp. the ground wires, is also important.
 
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