I'm referring to the engine, not the interior heat. I live in Chicago- it gets to single digits here, its 27 degrees right now (oo, heat wave)
2007-03-04 22:35:14 · 13 answers · asked by Freakgirl 7 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
well looks like everyone else has the right idea, and all the same..so warm it up i guess....
just depends on what kind of neighborhood ur in...where i used to live there wasnt a chance i was going to leave my car running with me not in it...now i live in a podunk town and have few neighbors so i start mine and let it run every morning
2007-03-04 22:46:35 · answer #1 · answered by ~jessi~ aka....mommy 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The best you can do is get a block heater, put it on a timer so it comes on for about 3 hours before starting. Synthetic oil for the cold months is also good as it flows thinner and gets around to the top of engine quicker in the colder days. Let it idle for up to 5 minutes, no more and then drive off gently for the next mile or two, no heavy acceleration.
2007-03-05 07:27:39 · answer #2 · answered by wheeler 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Warming up a car's engine is NOT necessary anymore, just start and go. Avoid high RPM's until the engine has reached operating temperature. Check your owners manual.
2007-03-05 07:37:39 · answer #3 · answered by DialM4Speed 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is better if you can warm the engine before driving. Lubricants thicken in colder weather, therefore, warming the engine helps the lubricants (oil) do their job. Car engines are set up to run at certain temperatures, and fuel mileage goes down if the engine is cold.
2007-03-05 06:40:50 · answer #4 · answered by heliosdan 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's always a good idea to run your engine 5 minutes or so before taking off, especially if it's cold out.
2007-03-05 06:39:41 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Think of oil in your engine as blood in your body if it doesn't warm up properly you will have problems, if not now you will have latter, but don't forget cooling down is as impotent if not more especially if you have a turbo.
2007-03-05 07:20:37 · answer #6 · answered by skye 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes
its easier on the cars engine if you let the oil and stuff get warmed up
its easier for the engine to circulate the iol and if the oil is warm its thinner so it will lubricate better
2007-03-05 06:39:02 · answer #7 · answered by country-girl 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes!! you should let your car warm up for atleast 10 minutes.... it gets the oil warmed up and moving through your engine.......
2007-03-05 06:38:38 · answer #8 · answered by Caged 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
yes to prevent jerks, it also warms the engine
2007-03-05 06:47:00 · answer #9 · answered by awana 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes u should let it sit for at lest 5 minuets because if u don't it is hard on the trany
2007-03-05 12:30:24 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋