In winter, engine start "the cold" sometimes becomes a daunting task for motorists.Sometimes it takes a lot of effort spent.But not every car owner has so much free time.But how to avoid such a situation?In today's article we will explain how to start a diesel in the winter.We also consider the advice, so that you will not so often fall into such unpleasant situations.
are looking for "common denominator»
As in the cold start of diesel?First, let's look at the reasons for poor engine starting at low temperatures.Just say that a lot of them.But most of them have a common denominator - the liquid.And the lower the ambient temperature, the worse the engines work.
In the case of diesel fuel the frost hits.With the rapid drop in temperature it starts to thicken, because of which the composition of the liquid changes.As a result, the fuel is difficult to ignite or does not pass through the fine filter.
with liquid and connected battery, which are constant chemical processes (generation of an electric current).And the lower the temperature, the slower they occur.
Another cause of poor run on diesel car can be the engine oil.It as fuel also has the ability to thicken.Thus, at low temperatures is complicated by the movement of rubbing parts crank.Even worse, if the oil film is torn or completely disappears.Then overhaul of the power plant is inevitable.
How to start a diesel in the winter?The first launch
If your vehicle does not start the first time, no need to panic.This process should last no longer than 15 seconds.After that, turn the key to the original position, and allow the battery to "rest" a minute or two.Ideally, the machine must create a maximum of 3 attempts.If your car still does not start, in any case, do not repeat this process many times.So you only worsen the performance and discharge the starter battery.
Start method "Booster»
In winter, always keep the "reserve" ready cables.Thanks to them, you can quickly start the car.Help you can have not only a friend, but any friendly driver passing by you.If the vehicle is able to start by the "Booster", he can safely go on.But it is worth noting that the turn off the engine immediately after ignition should not be.Allow the battery to fully "get enough" power, traveling at least 5 kilometers.And best of all, allow engine to run for about an hour.In this case the battery is clearly resume their charge, and the next will start the normal starting current.
use of additives and ANTIGEL
So we froze the machine.How to make it close if no suitable vehicle, which would be "a light"?In that case, welcome to the world of additives and ANTIGEL.Fortunately, finding them is not too difficult, even in small towns.Often motorists prefer such well-known producers as "liquidation Moth", "Hado" and "Castrol".Due to its composition, they do not allow the wax contained in the Local, reproduced in full.The fact is that at lower temperatures a fuel began to turn cloudy, special forming precipitate.Because a diesel fuel or into the combustion chamber, stuck to the walls of the filter.
Note also that the additives and Antigel not dissolved in paraffin liquids, they only delay its growth during the next lowering of the temperature.But, as practice shows, this is enough to start the diesel engine with the 40-degree frost.However, for this you need to know how to properly use antigel.And he poured into the tank at a temperature above 0 ... 1 degree Celsius.In this case, it is of benefit agent engine.
Nuances ANTIGEL
Modern automakers do not recommend the use of additives in the fuel.This applies to engines such as TDI, HDI and CDI.Explained the complexity of the design of the prohibition of the fuel equipment.But motorists say that with careful and moderate use of the additive does not cause any harm to diesel plant.
When using ANTIGEL important to pay attention not only to the ambient temperature, but also on the degree to which the proportion of liquid to be added to the tank.This information manufacturers indicate on the labels.
What if diesel fuel has frozen?
How to start the car in the winter, if the fuel has frozen?Of course, the diesel is already frozen, full of paraffin, it is impossible to "revive".The only way - to pour it into a can and heated to a temperature of 60-70 degrees Celsius.Then add a few milliliters ANTIGEL and pour the resulting substance in the tank.But before you start the car in the winter, motorists are advised to pre-install the new fuel filter.
detail about kerosene
drivers with experience do not trust the various novelties in the form ANTIGEL and additives, and usually prefer to dilute diesel fuel kerosene.In practice, the result is the same, and this method can be used not only on older engines.Kerosene has a high lubricity, damage to the fuel system, so it is not harmful.Experts recommend to dilute diesel fuel according to the proportion of no more than 30 percent, that is 100 liters of diesel a maximum of 30 liters of kerosene.
Gasoline
But this kind of oil should be completely deleted from the list used "heaters" for diesel engines.The fact that the petrol, unlike additives and kerosene has no lubricity.This means that during operation of the motor pump will pump liquid "dry."Therefore, before you start the diesel engine in the cold in this way, remember that the repair of fuel equipment can cost from 200 to 500 Euros.In extreme cases it is recommended to dilute the fuel oil.
glow plugs
Before you start a diesel in the winter, you need to thoroughly warm up the candle.How to do it?To begin, turn the ignition key, then wait until the instrument panel does not appear as a light spring.Most often it is yellow or red (you can see it in the photo below).After a couple of seconds, it disappears, informing that the fuel is warmed sufficiently.This is followed by the ignition key back to the original position.For a complete warm glow of candles need to repeat this procedure several times at intervals of 2-3 seconds.The fact that foreign manufacturers do not quite know what it is with the low temperatures encountered their cars in Russia, especially in the northern regions.Fuel mixture during this period simply can not warm up properly, so repeat this procedure with the key turns to be more than once.
Also, before you start the diesel engine in cold weather, it is recommended not to remove the car from the transmission, clutch and squeeze until it stops (applies to cars with manual gearbox).The fact is that in the winter gear oil tends to stagnate, that is, taking the car to transfer you force glide wheels and gears without lubrication.
frozen machine.How to start it with "pusher"?
Unfortunately, this method can not be used on cars with such engines.
reason is the timing belt, which can break, or jump ahead a few teeth.Therefore, any attempt to start the diesel engine with "pusher" in most cases turns out costly repairs.
Tips future
Of course, it is best to avoid these cases.To this end, we recommend:
- leave the car in the garage.Ideally, the most high and stable temperature underground is in the kinds of rooms.But if you do not have a garage, try to insulate the gate of the ordinary.The machine stored in a room, not only protected against freezing fuel, but not exposed to external factors (in the summer it rains and the direct rays of ultraviolet light).
- Always refuel quality fuel.Of course, the offer refills on cheap gas stations seem tempting, but in the winter it makes sense to search for stations only large networks.In the specific case of diesel fuel, all the petrol stations in the period from December to February should only sell winter grade diesel fuel, which does not freeze at a temperature of -20 degrees Celsius.
- If possible, store it at home.Even if your machine is kept in a garage, it still makes sense to remove the battery overnight.Warm battery will provide reliable engine start, even at very low temperatures.But before in the cold start of diesel, do not neglect to check the battery charge extra.If it was less than 12.5 volts, connect it to the charger for 1-2 hours.In cold weather the battery charge should be slightly higher than normal, that is, the order of 12.5-13.5 V.
So, we figured out how to start a diesel in the winter.Hopefully the above tips will be useful to you.Good luck on the road!
