Do Cars Need to Warm Up in Winter?

[RyleeLee]

Winter car warm-up is necessary, as detailed below: 1. Reason: After prolonged parking, the engine oil flows back to the oil pan at the bottom of the engine. Therefore, upon ignition, the upper part of the engine is in a state without oil and lacks lubrication. It takes about 30 seconds after starting for the oil pump to circulate the oil to the parts that need lubrication the most, such as the pistons, connecting rods, and crankshaft. 2. Note: Generally, the warm-up time in winter should be maintained for 2~3 minutes. Avoid immediately stepping hard on the accelerator after starting. During driving, keep the engine operating at medium to low speeds for a period until the water temperature rises to 90°, at which point the engine reaches its ideal operating temperature.