How Long Does It Take to Warm Up a Car?
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Warm-up time is typically around two minutes. Below is relevant information about warming up a car: Principle of warming up: It mainly depends on the RPM (revolutions per minute). When the RPM stabilizes at around 800, the car is sufficiently warmed up. Warming up means that the engine oil has flowed back into the oil pan, leaving various components without lubrication, hence the need for preheating. Main reason for warming up: After a car has been parked for an extended period, the engine oil flows back into 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 one minute after starting for the oil pump to circulate the oil to the most critical lubrication points in the engine, such as the pistons, connecting rods, and crankshaft.