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2. Heater core - Wikipedia

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   Since the heater core relies on the coolant's heat to warm the cabin air up, it will not begin working until the engine's coolant warms up enough. This problem can be resolved by equipping the vehicle with an auxiliary heating system , which can either use electricity or burn the vehicle's fuel in order to rapidly bring the engine's coolant to ...

3. Is your heater making you sick? How to avoid cold-like ...

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   As the temperatures start to dip, you may be thinking about turning on the heat for the first time this season. But before you fire it up, be prepared that feeling nice and toasty may also come ...

4. Here's what to do when a car won't start in cold weather

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   Also, let your car run for at least 20 minutes after it's been jump-started to let the battery recharge or you could face the whole problem again when you try to restart it. Avoiding problems ...

5. Should I warm up my car before driving on frigid winter days ...

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   Batteries tend to perform best at about 70 degrees, according to Car and Driver. When temperatures fall, battery performance degrades, with some owners reporting a 10% to 20% reduced range when ...

6. Radiator (engine cooling) - Wikipedia

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   A system of valves or baffles, or both, is usually incorporated to simultaneously operate a small radiator inside the vehicle. This small radiator, and the associated blower fan, is called the heater core, and serves to warm the cabin interior. Like the radiator, the heater core acts by removing heat from the engine.

7. Weather Eye - Wikipedia

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   In 1938, Nash Motors developed the first automobile heater warmed by hot engine cooling water and using fresh air. [4] This "Conditioned Air System" is characterized by a cowl-mounted outside air receiver that passes fresh air through a heater core utilizing hot engine coolant for a heat source. [5]

8. Cold start (automotive) - Wikipedia

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   A cold start is an attempt to start a vehicle's engine when ambient temperatures are much lower than its normal operating temperature. [1] A cold start can be difficult for an engine due to higher viscosity of oil and fuel in cold temperatures.

9. Block heater - Wikipedia

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   The energy used to heat the engine adds a cost. However, the savings in fuel generally outweigh this cost, especially if a timer is used to limit the heating period to about 4 hours before the expected start time. Taking the needed precautions, a kerosene jet-heater can also be used to pre-heat the engine. [2]