Hard to Crank

[AllenWrench]

My old '97 Impala is starting to be difficult to start on these cold winter mornings. Could this be the battery draining in this cold weather or do I need to look elsewhere? I keep up the maintenance on the car quite well except for changing out the battery periodically. Any suggestions?

 

[Andy C]

It could be a sign of almost anything. Winter is hard on a car. The cold does make a difference. I think at one time we discussed why cars tend to lose a head light bulb when it gets colder. Everything that was on the margin to tearing up, will when the cold starts getting consistent.

 

[coup]

I would take it to the auto store and have them do a diagnostic. It could be the battery or a cable and you would want to have that issue taken care of before winter happens.