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It is likely that the problem with your 2012 Nissan Xterra Pro-4x not starting in cold weather is related to the battery or the starting system. If you have already replaced the battery and there is no visible corrosion, then it is possible that the starting system, including the alternator, starter motor or starter relay, is not functioning properly in extremely cold temperatures. You can have the starting system and alternator tested by a professional mechanic to determine the cause of the issue. Another possibility is that the engine oil is too thick in the cold temperatures, making it harder for the engine to turn over. In such cases, it's recommended to use a lighter weight oil in the winter months.

Could you be using the wrong grade oil for your weather conditions? If not, likely bad starter motor, battery cables or grounds.

I had this problem with a 2002 chevy silverado it turned out the starter was getting ready to quit. It quit in below 0 weather.

Motor oil thickens when cold- on very cold days, some grades of motor oil can be nearly the consistency of honey. It takes time for the oil to make its way from the oil pan to the top of your engine.

The ticking you hear is usually caused by the valve lifters running nearly "dry" - meaning that they are getting very little oil. As your Cruiser warms up, the oil thins and makes it "up top" much easier, so the noise decreases.

Make sure that you are following your manufacturers recommendation for the grade and viscosity of oil (example: SG SAE 10W30) for the temperatures you are operating your car in. In extreme cold weather environments, such as Chicago or Milwaukee, you may want to use an even "lighter" oil (example: 10W20 instead of 10W30) - you just have to be certain that when spring arrives, you go with the higher viscosity oil- your manufacturer normally covers this info. The grade (example: SG) is very important because it refers to the detergent content of your oil.

No vehicle manufacturer that I am aware of recommends a "straight grade" viscosity oil (example: SAE 30) in cold weather. Multi-grades, which act "lighter" in cold weather are called for.

The "W" in the oil viscosity designation means "winter" - it is the viscosity of that particular oil at 0 degrees F..... For example, "10W30" oil is as thick as an oil with a viscosity of 10 at 0 degrees F, and is as thick as an oil with a viscosity of 30 at 70 degrees F.

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It is not a good idea to use any oil thickening additive (STP, motor honey, etc...) in cold weather because they tend to add even more viscosity.

"The Court is out" regarding teflon additives such as "Slick 50" to your oil- the principle sounds good to me, and I have used them myself. Personally, a similar product has seemed to help tone down the "startup ticking" I myself have experienced.

you need a battery with 850 cold cranking amps or more , that will take care of the cold weather too , batteries lose 50% of there power in below 0 temps

Cold weather is extremely hard on batteries - is your battery old? It may need replacing. Also the oil should be a winter grade of oil as specified by your vehicle manufacturer. Oil becomes thick in the cold weather and resists the cranking of the engine. Hope this helps - let me know. Thanks

While I know that a tight budget is important (we're all feeling it) you are ina part of the country where weather is not your friend. Batteries have a toll taken on them with extreme cold and you need a battery that will stand up to the conditions.

I recommend the...
DieHard Gold North (with exchange)
Sold by Sears | Sears Item# 02833035000 | Model# 33035
$104.99

It's optimized for your climate, has a full 3 year replacement warranty and a 10 year pro-rated warranty. It is well-suited for the additional electronics your Honda has.

Yes, you can find a cheaper battery, but is it worth it should the battery fail and your family is in a snow storm or other lousy conditions? I think not!

WELL UR BATTERY HAS DEAD CELLS Y ITS DYING AND WHEN UR BELOW 0 A BLOCK OR OIL HEATER I A GOOD IDEA TO HAVE.A DIPSTICK OIL HEATER CAN BE BOUGHT AT AUTO STORE .

Make sure you have good clean connections from battery to starter and ground. If all okay, you may want to have a starter draw test performed.