Starting

Winter will make for a slightly longer crank even on modern day engines. The more explosive sound is a little tough to understand without hearing it but I suspect it could be due to a high rpm consistant with very cold weather starts. Also thicker engine oil can cause a slightly longer cranks. If you have no codes and it runs good other wise you are probably ok. Wouldn't be a bad idea to have the battery load tested. If its original it could be close to the end of its life. Alex

No problem, good luck and Happy New Year. Alex