2007-04-23 19:50:23 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Im asking this as a general question; I dont have enough patience to wait in the morning!
So which is it? Yea or Nay? I think I'll leave this for the voters...
2007-04-23 21:09:05 · update #1
Unless it's bone-chillingly cold outside (we're talking below zero F at least), no. The engine isn't the only thing that needs to warm up; the transmission, differential(s), and suspension components all need some degree of warming up, and you only get that by driving.
Take it easy for the first few minutes as you drive. Don't floor it from red lights, peel around corners, etc. Everything (including the engine) will warm up faster with you driving instead of just sitting there, wasting gas.
2007-04-23 19:53:52 · answer #1 · answered by spmdrumbass 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
In a sense yes. When you first start your car you can sometimes hear a ticking sound. This ticking sound is because the oil hasn't pumped into your engine yet lubricating it. It's better on your motor if you allow the oil to circulate through your engine. Also if you have an older vehicle, letting it warm up allows it to runs better and smoother instead of running like crap until it warms up. Newer vehicles this doesn't happen as much but it still can.
2007-04-23 19:57:29 · answer #2 · answered by Hip G 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
give the drive train a chance to get the oil flowing and warm up just a little. Give it about a minute or even a little less, but it is better than starting off cold and dry.
Also when you do take off, drive it a little easy until the temp gauge starts moving up towards normal. good luck
2007-04-23 20:15:05 · answer #3 · answered by Fordman 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I heard which you basically would desire to enable the automobile run 30 seconds to a million minute to permit the oil to distribute totally (even with temp, yet extra considerable in chilly climate). After which you cancontinual slowly, because it is going to heat up swifter at a similar time as using and could not harm something in case you're careful with the throttle. - In incredibly chilly climate, you are able to danger shearing off a camshaft lobe, or unfavorable different rotating factors on chilly starts off. Cracking or warping of the top is by way of severe overheating. - in case you're worried approximately chilly starts off and function a block heater, plug your automobile in for about 30 minutes merely before start up and the oil ought to be skinny sufficient to lubricate properly on the initiating.
2016-11-27 00:32:02 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, but the benefit is only for about 15 seconds as oil circulates to re cover the internals. After that put her in gear and drive since once your motor is warm less damage is done to it vs when it is cold.
2007-04-23 20:02:22 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
just wait long enough for all the lights on the dash to go through the checklist and go out which is only seconds, new cars with fuel injection don't need warmed up.
2007-04-24 14:24:27 · answer #6 · answered by mister ss 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can sit and idle for 5 minutes waisting gas or you can drive easy for 5 minutes, cold weather or warm weather.
cars run much richer at idle then they do at any other speed.
minimize your carbon footprint my friend dint waste gas.
Save the rain forest, one square of toilet paper per movement!
2007-04-23 20:11:55 · answer #7 · answered by Nancy P 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes , to warm up and lubricate the moving parts and give you chance to check your car inside and for any unusual signs.
2007-04-23 20:29:20 · answer #8 · answered by h.hamadto 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A guy i knew took his car out, started it and floored it, spun a bearing,, ( that's a complete rebuild repair) when it was stone cold. Never would of happened if he had warmed it up. definite benefit.
2007-04-23 20:02:16 · answer #9 · answered by 1000 Man Embassy 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Definitely.
It lets your oil lubricate the engine before moving.
2007-04-23 19:53:42 · answer #10 · answered by Living In Korea 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋