Honda won't start in cold (below freezing) weather

[Tony Hwang]

Great post--I never would have guessed that replacing a fuel filter could solve cold weather start up problems. You have a great mechanic.

Hi,
When weather starts getting cold, just pour a bottle or two gas line anti-freeze when you fill up. Common sense thing. They don't cost much either.
Tony

 

[Randolph]

Here's a riddle for you: What is another word for a Ukrainian block

heater?(I'm Ukrainian so I can tell this joke!)

I give up. What is it?

 

[Artfulcodger]

I give up. What is it?

A tuque?

 

[Robilious]

Pour a good quality gas line water remover in it. Don't let the va have less than 1/2 a tank of fuel in it in cold weather. Finally, us a good quality fuel........not some poor quality "no-name bargain cheap, cheap gasoline"

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Robiliou

 

[garyj]

Thanks everyone for your helpful info. Here's the resolution of my 2000 Odyssey not starting in freezeing weather. The problem was a new key I had made at a hardware store just made before the weather turned freezing. The Odyssey needs a special "security" key blank or the engine will just turn over and not start. It was just a coincidence that the weather turned freezing the first time I tried the new key. My mechanic solved the mystery when he saw a special "key" light flashing on the dash when starting the car.

Sorry for the wild goose chase!

Appreciatively,
Gary