Warm Up Your Car In Winter
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------------ Common questions in the winter. Should I warm up
the car before driving? And for how long?
If you use your car infrequently let the car run for a few
minutes before moving. This warms up the cold, thick oil and
protects your engine from damage.
When starting a vehicle in cold weather allow the engine to idle
for no more than 30 seconds before driving off to insure proper
oil flow and lubrication. Older vehicles may need a little
longer warming up time. Only warm long enough to prevent
stalling when driving and that the windshield is defogged.
A cold engine will warm up faster when the vehicle is being
driven than when idling. In unusually cold temperatures drive at
a slower speed for a few miles to give the car time to warm up.
Use a block heater when the winter temperature drops to -5