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Old Jan 21, 2013 | 05:16 AM
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Default Cold Weather won't start

96 accord, 2.2 Non-vtech, 160k, manual, 1/4 tank of gas.

The air temp today is -10 and the Accord will not start. It turns over fine, but never 'catches'. It would sputter a few time every 3 or 4th crank, but never start up.

I had to push it into the street and drive my diesel, which started right up.
However, since it is only warming up to -4, how can i get the Accord started?
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Old Jan 21, 2013 | 04:03 PM
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I would suggest putting more gas in the tank and trying HEET. Hopefully that will get your car started.
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Old Jan 21, 2013 | 05:15 PM
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Got home today, still -5, and cranked on it some more. It sputtered,sputtered, and finally started. Probably damaged my started, but it is still under the 1 year warranty.

I did fill the tank and added a bottle of HEET. We will see what happens tomorrow morning.
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Old Jan 22, 2013 | 04:49 AM
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-9 this morning. I sputtered while trying to start, but caught quickly and started up.
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Old Jan 22, 2013 | 09:14 PM
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keep us updated if the problem comes back
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