4 Reasons Your Car Isn’t Starting
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When your car engine fails to come to life, your first thought might be a dead battery. Although that is a reasonable thought and a legitimate culprit to your engine failing, there are other reasons to consider why your engine won’t start.
Empty tank
Before you jump to the conclusion of an engine component failure, take a good look at your fuel gauge. Your car not starting might be the result of human error. An empty fuel tank can be the cause of your stalled car.
Corroded connections
Your battery’s lack of charge isn’t the only reason why it can cause your engine to stall. If its terminals are corroded or dirty or covered in white or green gunk, your battery won’t have the proper connection to work well. Reader’s Digest writer Jeff Bogle suggests carefully removing the clamps (as the crud is acidic) and using a terminal cleaning brush to clean the posts.