Do Sedans Need to Warm Up?
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Sedans do need to warm up, requiring idling for about one minute before driving slowly at low speeds. The reasons are as follows: 1. At the moment of ignition: The upper part of the engine is in a state without oil and lacks lubrication. It takes about 30 seconds after starting the engine for the oil pump to deliver oil to components such as the pistons, connecting rods, and crankshaft. 2. After starting the vehicle: If the idle lubrication oil is not adequately supplied, it can easily lead to wear. Most wear on engine components occurs within the first three minutes after a cold start. After sitting overnight, the lubricating oil on the friction surfaces of the engine has mostly dissipated, losing the protective oil film.