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  2. Cold start (automotive) - Wikipedia

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    Low temperatures cause engine oil to become more viscous, making it more difficult to circulate the oil. Air becomes more dense the cooler it is. This affects the air-fuel ratio, which in turn affects the flammability of the mixture. Fuel becomes thicker because the paraffin wax in the fuel is thicker at low temperatures (most common in diesel ...

  3. Driving in the snow? What to do if you're stuck in your car ...

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    If you are stopped in heavy snow, make sure the area around your tailpipe is clear to avoid poisonous carbon monoxide exhaust fumes backing up into the vehicle. Preparation, they say, is the key ...

  4. Oil pump (internal combustion engine) - Wikipedia

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    Indications of low oil pressure may be that the warning light is on, a low pressure reading on the gauge, or clattering/clinking noises from the engine. Low oil pressure is a problem that must be addressed immediately to prevent serious damage. The leading cause of low oil pressure in an engine is wear on the engine's vital parts.

  5. Snow removal - Wikipedia

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    And finally, will-call service is where the client makes contact with the snow removal company to initiate a single clearing. This is not an automatic service and charges are usually higher for will-call jobs. Snow removal services may include driveway and parking area snow removal, walkway and deck handwork, and roof clearing.

  6. 11 States That Fine You for Having Snow and Ice on Your Car - AOL

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    The New Jersey news website App.com recently shared an article reminding drivers that it’s illegal to drive with snow or ice on your car, and motorists who fail to remove snow or ice could face ...

  7. Road slipperiness - Wikipedia

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    It is a result of snow, ice, water, loose material and the texture of the road surface on the traction produced by the wheels of a vehicle. [ 1 ] Road slipperiness can be measured either in terms of the friction between a freely-spinning wheel and the ground, or the braking distance of a braking vehicle, and is related to the coefficient of ...

  8. Storm Blair live: Deadly winter conditions cause hundreds of ...

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    A Cincinnati resident brushes snow off his car on Sunday. The winter storm will reach the mid-Atlantic late Sunday or early Monday after passing through the Ohio River Valley (AP)

  9. Motor oil - Wikipedia

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    An oil pump, a vane or gear pump powered by the engine, pumps the oil throughout the engine, including the oil filter. Oil filters can be a full flow or bypass type. In the crankcase of a vehicle engine, motor oil lubricates rotating or sliding surfaces between the crankshaft journal bearings (main bearings and big-end bearings) and rods ...