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Bossnass · 02-02-2008, 08:59 AM

It has recently been cold here in Edmonton, Alberta. Many cars throughout the city did not start, including a friend of mine who had me give him a boost.

I noticed that he was pumping the fuel pedal trying to get the car to fire. We then had a discussion on if or if not you 'give it gas' when it is cold and won't start. We both learned to drive on old carburettor vehicles. All modern cars have fuel injection.

I'm of the opinion that you don't give a fuel injected engine gas when you're trying to start it on a very cold (or very hot) day. He disagrees. The tow truck driver that eventually showed up said that he had been told both, but usually tries it anyway.

Whats the verdict, mechanical tfpers?

02-02-2008, 08:59 AM	#1 (permalink)
Bossnass Détente Location: AWOL in Edmonton	Stupid question: fuel injection, the accelerator, and starting. It has recently been cold here in Edmonton, Alberta. Many cars throughout the city did not start, including a friend of mine who had me give him a boost. I noticed that he was pumping the fuel pedal trying to get the car to fire. We then had a discussion on if or if not you 'give it gas' when it is cold and won't start. We both learned to drive on old carburettor vehicles. All modern cars have fuel injection. I'm of the opinion that you don't give a fuel injected engine gas when you're trying to start it on a very cold (or very hot) day. He disagrees. The tow truck driver that eventually showed up said that he had been told both, but usually tries it anyway. Whats the verdict, mechanical tfpers?