A Reluctant Car start is a problem you have had since the weather turned colder.
So it was no surprise when your car was hard to start on your way to the Lake Tobias Animal Park safari this morning.
Generally speaking, the battery is to blame when a car is hard to start in the cold. But that doesn't seem to be your problem. Familyhandyman.com says several other reasons could cause the starting delay.
Possible Culprits
One possible problem could be thick motor oil. Not only could the cold be causing the oil to thicken, it could be contaminated by sludge or other items. Both are factors in making the oil harder to shove through and lubricate the engine.
Another possible problem is that ice has gotten into your fuel line. This can happen if condensation builds up in the gas line and freezes, blocking the fuel line or jamming the fuel pump, according to familyhandyman.com.
Other potential problems can arise from a defective alternator, starter, or engine sensors.
You can find out what's causing your car to be cranky when starting by taking it to the Meineke Car Care Center on Rodney Road in York.
If Meineke in York is inconvenient, you can get the same reliable car care service at one of Meineke's other 12 car care centers in south central Pennsylvania.
- Meineke Car Care Center - Pleasant View Road
331 Pleasant View Rd, New Cumberland, PA 17070 - Meineke Car Care Center - Rodney Road
1775 Rodney Road, York, PA 17408 - Meineke Car Care Center - South Queen Street
855 South Queen Street, York, PA 17403 - Meineke Car Care Center - 2nd Street
201 N. 2nd Street, New Freedom, PA 17349 - Meineke Car Care Center - Baltimore Street
871 Baltimore Street, Hanover, PA 17331 - Meineke Car Care Center - Carlisle Pike
6510 Carlisle Pike, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050 - Meineke Car Care Center - Carlisle Street
1125 Carlisle Street, Hanover, PA 17331 - Meineke Car Care Center - East Chocolate Ave
1401 East Chocolate Avenue, Hershey, PA 17033 - Meineke Car Care Center - Gettysburg Road
2236 Gettysburg Rd, Camp Hill, PA 17011 - Meineke Car Care Center - Jonestown Road
4509 Jonestown Road, Harrisburg, PA 17109 - Meineke Car Care Center - Manheim Pike
1220 Manheim Pike, Lancaster, PA 17601 - Meineke Car Care Center - Market Street
2301 E Market Street, York, PA 17402 - Meineke Car Care Center - Paxton Street
3098 Paxton Street, Harrisburg, PA 17111
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