Why Does My Vehicle Always Break down When It’s Cold

This morning I sat in my car, with the hood up, the temperature was down to -7°F. I had to ask myself “why does my car only break down when it’s cold?” This is a question that I assume a lot of people ask themselves. When cold weather sets in, you might notice your car begins acting up more.

Understanding what is happening to your vehicle in extreme cold can save on wear and tear in your engine. Preventative maintenance is one of the most important benefits of saving money. By knowing these things, it can keep you out of emergency situations like breaking down in extreme cold.

As the temperatures drop, the fluids in your vehicle such as motor oil can become thicker. Metal parts can constrict and shrink while fluids can freeze, expand and contract. You might notice this when you start your engine, as well as general driving might feel sluggish.

Most engine wear occurs at startup due to the time it takes oil to coat all metal surfaces. Metal parts constrict and shrink, cold oil can block passageways and move slower. It can not get to the vital parts and give the protection that they need. REX X High-Performance Oil Treatment cleaning power keeps the passageways free from sludge and varnish allowing cold oil to flow easier.  Heat-activated group molecules create a film layer roughly 1200 times denser than oil alone. Keeping sludge and varnish from building up and protecting parts during cold starts.

Engines are comprised of dozens of moving parts. When these parts move against each other they create friction. Friction will then lead to heat. Engine oil as it heats up turns to sludge and varnish build-up. REV X High-Performance Oil Treatments complex organic mixture adds a friction reducer to reduce friction and temperature. This allows oil to flow smoother throughout the whole engine. This reduction in friction helps lower the thermal temperatures of treated parts.

The cleaning power in REV X High-Performance Oil Treatment deep cleans your engine’s oil system without the use of chemical strippers. Dissolving varnish and sludge while absorbing into the pores of the metal surface, providing a more efficient operation of lubricated parts. Thus, increasing performance and reliability.

Diesels with Hydraulic Electric Unit Injectors (HEUI) systems like the 6.0 and 7.3 Powerstrokes are prone to issues. Varnish and sludge build up over time in the injectors spool valve oil sides. Resulting in misfires, chugging, excessive black smoke, and hard cold starts. Using REV X High-Performance Oil Treatment, The Original Stiction Fix, with every oil change will not only clean the whole oil system. It also cleans the injector’s spool valve. Eliminating stiction.

Diesel fuel in cold can create a condition called gelling. Gelling is when cold temperatures cause the wax in diesel fuel to turn into a gel-like substance. Making is so fuel is no longer able to be pumped or filtered through the engine. REV X Distance+ Winter All-In-One diesel additive protects fuel down to -25°. This is the cold climate fuel solution. If you are having cold start issues, fuel gelling, or poor engine performance using REV X Distance+ Winter is your answer.

Your vehicle is not the only thing that you should be worried about during these cold conditions. Your mowers, snowblowers, and generators need preventative maintenance also. Using REV X products such as REV X High-Performance Oil Treatment and REV X Adrenaline works the same in small engines as it does in your vehicle. Nothing is worse than struggling to start your equipment in the bitter cold.

REV X Adrenaline increases the storage life of your fuel, up to one year.  You always know that your fuel is fresh and ready to use for any situation.

Is your vehicle ready for the cold weather? Preventive maintenance is the key to keeping your vehicle on the road and out of the garage. If you have any questions about our products offered, please give us a call. We can help prepare your vehicle for winter keeping you on the road and out of the garage.