How Long Should a Car Be Started When Not in Use for a Long Time?

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If a vehicle is not frequently used, it requires a prolonged warm-up before driving, approximately around 10 minutes. It is recommended that for vehicles parked for extended periods, the starting cycle should be once a week or driven once. This helps in charging the vehicle's battery, ensuring even distribution of force on the tires, and allowing the engine oil to better adhere to the internal parts of the engine, which is crucial for vehicle maintenance. Below is relevant information: Impact of long-term inactivity: The biggest impact of starting the vehicle without driving is the consumption of gasoline and the buildup of carbon deposits inside the engine, most visibly at the exhaust pipe's tailpipe where carbon deposits predominantly accumulate. Therefore, it is not advisable to 'warm up' the car while stationary. Battery self-protection: If a vehicle remains unused for a long time, the battery enters a self-protection mode, continuously discharging. Essentially, the battery's charge will be completely depleted in about three months. Moreover, when the battery discharges to about half its capacity, the vehicle may fail to start normally. Hence, even if the vehicle is not in use, it should not remain stationary for more than two months.