Can You Drive While Warming Up the Engine?

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You can drive while warming up the car engine. Precautions for driving during warm-up: It is permissible to drive while the engine is warming up, and you may drive at idle speed. However, avoid accelerating until the engine coolant reaches normal operating temperature and the idle speed stabilizes. This is because the vehicle is not fully warmed up, and the engine oil remains viscous when cold, preventing it from fully lubricating all components. Accelerating during this period may cause internal engine wear. Explanation of engine warm-up: Warming up the engine refers to the process of preheating it. The purpose is to let the engine run initially to achieve better lubrication and reach its optimal working condition.