So I went to start my car this morning and it did not start right away. Is that bad for the car when the electric start is constantly trying to turn over? Usually the car starts right up but this morning it took a little longer.

 

It is not terribly bad for the starter to have to turn the car over a little extra, but I wouldn't run it into the ground either. Probably just due to it being really cold. If it continues, I would look to a fresh cold start battery with a high CCA number (cold cranking amps). That should help spin that starter a little better.

 

what do you mean it didnt start right away? did you have to try to crank it many times? how long did you have to let it crank?

 

your battery is probably just running a little low on juice. mine is too... i'm having same problems.

 

oh and remember... a battery loses 60% of whatever power it when its below freezing...

so imagine what its like when below 0?

if you are already running low on power you likely have merely 10% of juice in this weather.

 

yep, Soopa is correct, your battery has little cold amps due to the weather, and it is probably not being charged fully by the alternator.

you can get a special battery cover that keep the battery warmer, or a new battery, or just wait for the summer

 

thanks for the input guys. I think I will purchase a new battery this week.