I live in Australia and we don't get very cold weather, but I've been told that I'm doing damage to my car if I don't warm it up. also my car is only 10 years old.
2006-11-02 11:25:08 · 14 answers · asked by crly 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Other - Cars & Transportation
In cold weather, it should warm up a little. The cold oil and fuel needs to circulate throughout the engine. In warmer climates like Australia, its not as important.
2006-11-02 11:28:12 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I asked my mechanic this same question, and this is what he told me: Today's cars don't need to be warmed up.
We aren't doing any damage to our cars by just getting in them and driving away -- especially if you don't experience very extreme weather.
2006-11-02 19:34:19 · answer #2 · answered by tsopolly 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes. You should give it a rub down with a warm towel, especially the bonnet, and the tail. That is the best way to warm up before driving off in the mornings. I come from Scotland, I should know!
2006-11-02 19:30:02 · answer #3 · answered by katiemigs 1 · 2⤊ 1⤋
You don't have to warm up your car as long as you take it easy until the engine warms up eg... driving more slowly, not doing any fast takeoffs, etc... I have heard that you can actually harm newer vehicles of you let them warm up too long, not to mention being bad for the environment and gas mileage.
2006-11-02 19:31:16 · answer #4 · answered by Zorlinda 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cars are like women , a little warm up goes a long way .
2006-11-02 20:40:53 · answer #5 · answered by playaseca2000 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it doesn't hurt your car. Just let it run 10-30 seconds and go. The warm up is for old carbureted cars.
2006-11-02 19:29:29 · answer #6 · answered by mad_mav70 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If it gets below 50F (don't know what that is in Celsius) you should at least let your car sit for 1 - 2 minutes before driving off in it just so the cold thick fluids can circulate a little - other than that you can basically just take off
2006-11-02 19:30:22 · answer #7 · answered by kim 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The worst thing you can do to a modern engine is let it idle too long. There is no load on the engine so it is producing little heat.
The best thing to do is let it idle for a few seconds, then drive slowly (under 40) for the first couple of miles.
2006-11-02 19:36:12 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your car has hydraulic lifters a short warm up is good.
It is only to make sure the lifters are pumped up to proper height,other than that just make sure oil pressure is up.
Don't rev the engine....just let it run normal.
2006-11-02 19:46:19 · answer #9 · answered by Dave 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Would you be ready to go if you were woken up in the middle of the night? no, you'd need a few minutes to warm up yourself. Same principle
2006-11-03 05:08:26 · answer #10 · answered by Elusive ()Ne 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋