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January 10, 2026
Na −50 stepeni auto se ne gasi: Ivan iz Jakutska otkriva zašto
Na 50 stepeni automobil koji se ugasi često ostaje zauvek parkiran. Ivan, koji živi u Jakutsku, otkriva kako ljudi tamo preživljavaju zimu.
TL;DR
- In Yakutsk, Russia, temperatures can reach -50°C, making it impossible to restart cars if they are turned off.
- Engine oil thickens, batteries lose power, fuel congeals, and metal parts contract in extreme cold, preventing engines from starting.
- Residents leave cars running for hours or days, use special oils for extreme temperatures, and sometimes bring batteries inside.
- A car is a survival necessity in Yakutsk due to the dangers of walking and limited public transport.
- Leaving a car on is preferred over the risk of it freezing and becoming inoperable.
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