starting the car problem

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  1. that-dude
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    hey my car start up very rough in the morning and after its been sitting for a while. just today, i have the jump the mofo. any body might know whats wrong??? alternator and starter was rebuilt and battery was purchase new when the alternator was being rebuilt.
     
    that-dude, Dec 8, 2007
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    is it just since its been cold? if so, what is the cold cranking amp rating on the battery?
     
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    How old is the battery?

    Is was pretty cold this morning. Maybe install a block heater.

    -P
     
    sneefy, Dec 8, 2007
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    winter gas and colder temps make the car harder to start.
    also, higher octane gas will make it hard to turn over in the cold.
    i just replaced my braille battery after 2 full winters.... it starts like a champ now. :)
     
    DISCOPOPE, Dec 9, 2007
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    Battery is always the first thing to look at in the winter for starting problems.
     
    Vorgto, Dec 9, 2007
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