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hey there car enthusiasts welcome back
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to our Channel where we dive deep into
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Everything Automotive today I'm going to
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talk about something that many drivers
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Overlook cold starts these are crucial
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moments for your engine especially
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during those Frosty mornings that's
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right those chilly mornings when you
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start your car can actually be
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detrimental to your engine if you're not
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careful the cold can be harsh not just
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on you but on your vehicle too so here
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are five cold start mistakes that can
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destroy your engine fast pay close
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attention because avoiding these can
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save you a lot of trouble in money and
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trust me most drivers don't know these
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but after today you'll be ahead of the
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curve first up revving the engine
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immediately after starting this is a
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common mistake that many people make
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thinking it will warm up the car faster
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why is this a problem well cold oil is
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thicker and doesn't flow as easily this
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means it takes longer to reach all the
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critical parts of your engine when you
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rev the engine right away You're
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increasing friction and wear on
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components before proper lubrication
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occurs this can lead to premature engine
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wear and costly repairs the simple fix
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let the engine idle for about 30 seconds
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to a minute to allow oil circulation
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before you drive off gently the small
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step can make a big difference in the
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longevity of your engine next skipping
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regular oil changes this is a
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maintenance task that should never be
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overlooked especially in colder climates
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over time oil degrades and becomes less
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effective at protecting your engine
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during cold starts dirty oil can cause
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more harm than good old oil can also
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thicken excess mely in cold weather
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making it even harder for your engine to
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get the lubrication it needs stick to
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the manufacturer recommended oil change
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schedule and use the correct oil
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viscosity for your climate this ensures
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your engine is always protected your
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engine will thank you and you'll notice
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smoother performance and fewer issues
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third ignoring the batter's condition
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your battery is crucial for those cold
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starts a weak battery struggles to
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provide sufficient power for starting
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the engine in cold conditions this can
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leave you stranded on a cold morning
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repeatedly forcing it can damage both
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the battery and the starter motor this
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can lead to expensive repairs and
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Replacements check your battery health
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regularly especially before winter and
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replace it if it's weak or aging a
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strong battery is essential for Reliable
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starts number four driving hard
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immediately after starting this is a big
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no no pushing the engine hard before it
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reaches its optimal operating
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temperature can strain components and
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increase wear on Parts like the Pistons
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and cylinder walls this can lead to
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Serious engine damage over time Drive
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gently for the first five 10 minutes to
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let the engine warm up gradually this
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helps all the components reach their
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ideal operating conditions and finally
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using the wrong fuel or oil this is a
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mistake that can have serious
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consequences using fuel with too low an
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octane rating or oil not designed for
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cold weather can result in poor
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performance and potential engine damage
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during cold starts always check your
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vehicle's requirements make sure you're
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using Fuel and and oil that meet your
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vehicle specifications and are suitable
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for the season this ensures Optimal
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Performance and protection so there you
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have it folks these tips are simple but
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can make a huge difference avoiding
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these five common mistakes can save your
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engine and keep your car running
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smoothly for years to come it's all
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about taking care of your vehicle
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remember taking a few extra minutes to
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let your engine warm up and staying on
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top of Maintenance can make a huge
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difference your car will thank you with
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better performance and Longevity thank
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thanks for watching and don't forget to
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subscribe for more car tips and tricks
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see you next time drive safe and take
