{"id":812,"date":"2022-07-25T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-07-25T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.carbar.com.au\/blog\/?p=812"},"modified":"2022-12-07T05:48:57","modified_gmt":"2022-12-07T05:48:57","slug":"keeping-your-car-running-in-winter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/carbar.com.au\/blog\/keeping-your-car-running-in-winter","title":{"rendered":"Keeping Your Car Running in Winter"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Winter brings more than a few challenges. Pitch black mornings, freezing cold walks to the car, definitely no trips to the beach \u2013 it\u2019s a rough time of year for a lot of people.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What doesn\u2019t make it better is some car trouble. When the mercury drops, you\u2019re not the only one who\u2019s feeling sluggish. Cold weather can have a major impact on how your car runs, making even a simple thing like getting the engine started a pain.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On those frosty mornings when the car won\u2019t start, the culprit is most likely your battery. The last thing you need is to be stuck in your driveway trying to get your commute started, so let\u2019s take a look at why your battery might be failing you when all you want to do is get on the road. We\u2019ll also share a few tips you can follow to minimise how long you\u2019re struggling to get the engine running.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">On this page:<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/carbar.com.au\/blog\/keeping-your-car-running-in-winter\/#How_does_cold_weather_affect_your_car_battery\" >How does cold weather affect your car battery?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/carbar.com.au\/blog\/keeping-your-car-running-in-winter\/#What_can_you_do\" >What can you do?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/carbar.com.au\/blog\/keeping-your-car-running-in-winter\/#Help_when_you_need_it\" >Help when you need it<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_does_cold_weather_affect_your_car_battery\"><\/span><b>How does cold weather affect your car battery?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just like how temperature affects how smoothly your engine oil flows and how effective a lubricant it is, a cold battery performs very differently to a hot battery. The reason why is because of the way a car battery is designed \u2013 nearly all diesel and petrol cars use what\u2019s called a wet cell battery, which relies on an electrolyte liquid to help generate power.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Below a certain temperature, this electrolyte liquid suffers a dip in performance. Low temperatures slow the chemical reaction that the battery relies on to generate power, making it less effective and taking longer to start your car.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These problems can be worsened by Australia\u2019s hot summers. High temperatures reduce the lifespan and total capacity of a battery, so those sporadic heatwaves six months ago combined with some infrequent use during lockdown could mean that the battery has a very low level of charge.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_can_you_do\"><\/span><b>What can you do?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a rule, storing your car in a covered, locked garage is going to protect your car much better than parking it on the street or in an exposed carport. An insulated, preferably climate-controlled garage will mean your car isn\u2019t exposed to the absolute depths of winter, helping you get a faster start to your mornings on even the chilliest days.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even if you can&#8217;t help the weather, you can help what condition your battery is in. Dirty terminals or corrosion can further affect your battery\u2019s ability to start your car. Regular maintenance can minimise corrosion and ensures a better contact between the terminal and the battery, giving you the best chance of a quick, reliable start every time even in cold weather.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Help_when_you_need_it\"><\/span><b>Help when you need it<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gone shopping on a frosty morning and the car won\u2019t start? Carbar is there to help. As part of your weekly <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carbar.com.au\/car-subscription\">Carbar subscription<\/a>, you get 24 hour roadside assistance anywhere in Australia, ensuring that you\u2019re never stuck with a flat tyre, a flat battery or some other problem that\u2019s put a crimp in your travel plans.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep your life moving the flexible way with Carbar. Sign up today and enjoy exclusive use of the car of your choice, bundled with insurance, registration, all servicing and \u2013 of course \u2013 roadside assistance.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To learn more about car subscription, browse our range of vehicles or join for free, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carbar.com.au\/\">carbar.com.au<\/a> today.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Winter brings more than a few challenges. 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