So all the sudden I have a hard start going. It feels like the battery is drained (the starter doesn't engage at all). I put in the key, turn it and nothing happened. The first time it happened, I thought the car was in gear and thus wouldn't start.

But it's not in gear, and when I try starting it again, it always starts up as if there is no issue. The only change to my car recently was I added seafoam to the gas and oil.

I've checked:

The battery terminals and cables (cleaned the terminals, checked the cables and they are good).

The battery is less than 3 years old.

The battery was a little low on water, so I added distilled water to it. This was AFTER it exhibited the issue. Literally, I filled it yesterday, and it has made no difference in the issue.

The battery reads 12.6 when I start, and anywhere from 13.8-14.7 when running.

The coil (I believe it's good)

The plug wires (all of them are in completely).


Even after driving it for a while (30 minutes or so), it will exhibit the same issues.

Any suggestions? I'm leaning towards a battery issue (the "water" being low maybe?)


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