Does Toyota Hybrid Need Warm-Up?

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Toyota hybrid needs warm-up. Based on the structure of electric vehicles, which use electricity as the power source and do not have the traditional three major mechanical components in the powertrain, electric vehicles achieve motion through the motor, battery, and electronic control unit. Warming up the vehicle can activate these components in advance, so electric vehicles still require warm-up. Specific principles of warm-up: After a car has been parked for a long time, the engine oil flows back to the oil pan at the bottom of the engine. Therefore, when starting, the upper part of the engine is without oil and lacks lubrication. It takes about 30 seconds after starting for the oil pump to circulate and deliver oil to the parts that need lubrication the most, such as the pistons, connecting rods, and crankshaft. Warm-up method: After starting, wait for 30 seconds to one minute before driving, but avoid high-speed driving at this time. Maintain a low speed with the engine speed not exceeding 3000 rpm, generally keeping it at 2000 rpm. Otherwise, the severe wear on the engine and transmission may be irreversible. Once the engine temperature rises to the normal operating temperature (which usually takes 3 to 5 minutes), you can resume normal driving.