Starting in winter
 

Last few days (as the temps here in Boston have dropped to single
digits) my Accord 2000 has been taking a good 1-2 seconds to start.
Fuel tank has been near full all three days and last evening it was
well topped off. But it took its own sweet time starting this
morning. Not a problem right now, but it has me worried. All the more
because, it is parked in a covered parking lot overnight. Last winter
it never displayed any signs like these.

Any pointers will be appreciated.

Re: Starting in winter
 

How many miles on the car and the tune-up?

Bryan Canter wrote:
>
> Last few days (as the temps here in Boston have dropped to single
> digits) my Accord 2000 has been taking a good 1-2 seconds to start.
> Fuel tank has been near full all three days and last evening it was
> well topped off. But it took its own sweet time starting this
> morning. Not a problem right now, but it has me worried. All the more
> because, it is parked in a covered parking lot overnight. Last winter
> it never displayed any signs like these.
>
> Any pointers will be appreciated.

Re: Starting in winter
 

How many miles on the car and the tune-up?

Bryan Canter wrote:
>
> Last few days (as the temps here in Boston have dropped to single
> digits) my Accord 2000 has been taking a good 1-2 seconds to start.
> Fuel tank has been near full all three days and last evening it was
> well topped off. But it took its own sweet time starting this
> morning. Not a problem right now, but it has me worried. All the more
> because, it is parked in a covered parking lot overnight. Last winter
> it never displayed any signs like these.
>
> Any pointers will be appreciated.

Re: Starting in winter
 

How many miles on the car and the tune-up?

Bryan Canter wrote:
>
> Last few days (as the temps here in Boston have dropped to single
> digits) my Accord 2000 has been taking a good 1-2 seconds to start.
> Fuel tank has been near full all three days and last evening it was
> well topped off. But it took its own sweet time starting this
> morning. Not a problem right now, but it has me worried. All the more
> because, it is parked in a covered parking lot overnight. Last winter
> it never displayed any signs like these.
>
> Any pointers will be appreciated.

Re: Starting in winter
 

How many miles on the car and the tune-up?

Bryan Canter wrote:
>
> Last few days (as the temps here in Boston have dropped to single
> digits) my Accord 2000 has been taking a good 1-2 seconds to start.
> Fuel tank has been near full all three days and last evening it was
> well topped off. But it took its own sweet time starting this
> morning. Not a problem right now, but it has me worried. All the more
> because, it is parked in a covered parking lot overnight. Last winter
> it never displayed any signs like these.
>
> Any pointers will be appreciated.

Re: Starting in winter
 

That's perfectly normal when it gets really cold. I live in Nova Scotia and
this morning it was
-22 C (-7 F) and my 2003 Accord cranked fairly slow and took about 3-4
seconds to start. As long as it starts, you're laughing. When it's cold
the oil gets thick and it's harder for the starter to turn the engine. A
cold battery doesn't help either. Like I said, as long as it starts, don't
worry about it. Besides, what do you care about 1-2 seconds? The thing
won't fire up the instant you turn the key. Most cars take 1-2 seconds to
start in the middle of summer. If your car started in 1-2 seconds in the
temperatures you mentioned, that's damn good.

"Bryan Canter" <bcnewsgroups@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:614be1fb.0401081030.4ded7e11@posting.google.c om...
> Last few days (as the temps here in Boston have dropped to single
> digits) my Accord 2000 has been taking a good 1-2 seconds to start.
> Fuel tank has been near full all three days and last evening it was
> well topped off. But it took its own sweet time starting this
> morning. Not a problem right now, but it has me worried. All the more
> because, it is parked in a covered parking lot overnight. Last winter
> it never displayed any signs like these.
>
> Any pointers will be appreciated.

Re: Starting in winter
 

That's perfectly normal when it gets really cold. I live in Nova Scotia and
this morning it was
-22 C (-7 F) and my 2003 Accord cranked fairly slow and took about 3-4
seconds to start. As long as it starts, you're laughing. When it's cold
the oil gets thick and it's harder for the starter to turn the engine. A
cold battery doesn't help either. Like I said, as long as it starts, don't
worry about it. Besides, what do you care about 1-2 seconds? The thing
won't fire up the instant you turn the key. Most cars take 1-2 seconds to
start in the middle of summer. If your car started in 1-2 seconds in the
temperatures you mentioned, that's damn good.

"Bryan Canter" <bcnewsgroups@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:614be1fb.0401081030.4ded7e11@posting.google.c om...
> Last few days (as the temps here in Boston have dropped to single
> digits) my Accord 2000 has been taking a good 1-2 seconds to start.
> Fuel tank has been near full all three days and last evening it was
> well topped off. But it took its own sweet time starting this
> morning. Not a problem right now, but it has me worried. All the more
> because, it is parked in a covered parking lot overnight. Last winter
> it never displayed any signs like these.
>
> Any pointers will be appreciated.

Re: Starting in winter
 

That's perfectly normal when it gets really cold. I live in Nova Scotia and
this morning it was
-22 C (-7 F) and my 2003 Accord cranked fairly slow and took about 3-4
seconds to start. As long as it starts, you're laughing. When it's cold
the oil gets thick and it's harder for the starter to turn the engine. A
cold battery doesn't help either. Like I said, as long as it starts, don't
worry about it. Besides, what do you care about 1-2 seconds? The thing
won't fire up the instant you turn the key. Most cars take 1-2 seconds to
start in the middle of summer. If your car started in 1-2 seconds in the
temperatures you mentioned, that's damn good.

"Bryan Canter" <bcnewsgroups@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:614be1fb.0401081030.4ded7e11@posting.google.c om...
> Last few days (as the temps here in Boston have dropped to single
> digits) my Accord 2000 has been taking a good 1-2 seconds to start.
> Fuel tank has been near full all three days and last evening it was
> well topped off. But it took its own sweet time starting this
> morning. Not a problem right now, but it has me worried. All the more
> because, it is parked in a covered parking lot overnight. Last winter
> it never displayed any signs like these.
>
> Any pointers will be appreciated.

Re: Starting in winter
 

That's perfectly normal when it gets really cold. I live in Nova Scotia and
this morning it was
-22 C (-7 F) and my 2003 Accord cranked fairly slow and took about 3-4
seconds to start. As long as it starts, you're laughing. When it's cold
the oil gets thick and it's harder for the starter to turn the engine. A
cold battery doesn't help either. Like I said, as long as it starts, don't
worry about it. Besides, what do you care about 1-2 seconds? The thing
won't fire up the instant you turn the key. Most cars take 1-2 seconds to
start in the middle of summer. If your car started in 1-2 seconds in the
temperatures you mentioned, that's damn good.

"Bryan Canter" <bcnewsgroups@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:614be1fb.0401081030.4ded7e11@posting.google.c om...
> Last few days (as the temps here in Boston have dropped to single
> digits) my Accord 2000 has been taking a good 1-2 seconds to start.
> Fuel tank has been near full all three days and last evening it was
> well topped off. But it took its own sweet time starting this
> morning. Not a problem right now, but it has me worried. All the more
> because, it is parked in a covered parking lot overnight. Last winter
> it never displayed any signs like these.
>
> Any pointers will be appreciated.

Re: Starting in winter
 

Bryan Canter wrote:
>
> Last few days (as the temps here in Boston have dropped to single
> digits) my Accord 2000 has been taking a good 1-2 seconds to start.
> Fuel tank has been near full all three days and last evening it was
> well topped off. But it took its own sweet time starting this
> morning. Not a problem right now, but it has me worried. All the more
> because, it is parked in a covered parking lot overnight. Last winter
> it never displayed any signs like these.
>
> Any pointers will be appreciated.

============

Bryan,

There are some helpful hints in your Owner's Manual in the section about
'starting in cold weather'.

'Curly'

==============

Re: Starting in winter
 

Bryan Canter wrote:
>
> Last few days (as the temps here in Boston have dropped to single
> digits) my Accord 2000 has been taking a good 1-2 seconds to start.
> Fuel tank has been near full all three days and last evening it was
> well topped off. But it took its own sweet time starting this
> morning. Not a problem right now, but it has me worried. All the more
> because, it is parked in a covered parking lot overnight. Last winter
> it never displayed any signs like these.
>
> Any pointers will be appreciated.

============

Bryan,

There are some helpful hints in your Owner's Manual in the section about
'starting in cold weather'.

'Curly'

==============

Re: Starting in winter
 

Bryan Canter wrote:
>
> Last few days (as the temps here in Boston have dropped to single
> digits) my Accord 2000 has been taking a good 1-2 seconds to start.
> Fuel tank has been near full all three days and last evening it was
> well topped off. But it took its own sweet time starting this
> morning. Not a problem right now, but it has me worried. All the more
> because, it is parked in a covered parking lot overnight. Last winter
> it never displayed any signs like these.
>
> Any pointers will be appreciated.

============

Bryan,

There are some helpful hints in your Owner's Manual in the section about
'starting in cold weather'.

'Curly'

==============

Re: Starting in winter
 

Bryan Canter wrote:
>
> Last few days (as the temps here in Boston have dropped to single
> digits) my Accord 2000 has been taking a good 1-2 seconds to start.
> Fuel tank has been near full all three days and last evening it was
> well topped off. But it took its own sweet time starting this
> morning. Not a problem right now, but it has me worried. All the more
> because, it is parked in a covered parking lot overnight. Last winter
> it never displayed any signs like these.
>
> Any pointers will be appreciated.

============

Bryan,

There are some helpful hints in your Owner's Manual in the section about
'starting in cold weather'.

'Curly'

==============

Re: Starting in winter
 

"N.E.Ohio Bob" <rgstroud@neo.rr.com> wrote in message news:<3FFDE172.2A5FE2EA@neo.rr.com>...
> How many miles on the car and the tune-up?

About 39,000 in 3.5 years. 37,500 service is scheduled for this
Wednesday (14th). I am going to bring it up with them but just
thought to ask here first, since this group is pretty informed.

Last oil change was about 34,000 miles between the 30,000 and 37,500
service. All the services/oil changes so far have been done by Honda
dealerships on time.

Re: Starting in winter
 

"N.E.Ohio Bob" <rgstroud@neo.rr.com> wrote in message news:<3FFDE172.2A5FE2EA@neo.rr.com>...
> How many miles on the car and the tune-up?

About 39,000 in 3.5 years. 37,500 service is scheduled for this
Wednesday (14th). I am going to bring it up with them but just
thought to ask here first, since this group is pretty informed.

Last oil change was about 34,000 miles between the 30,000 and 37,500
service. All the services/oil changes so far have been done by Honda
dealerships on time.