How many minutes does a new car need to warm up when starting?

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Taylor
07/29/25 12:46pm
Thirty seconds to one minute. The correct method for warming up the car is: After starting the engine, wait for 30 seconds to one minute before driving, but avoid driving at high RPMs at this time. Maintain a low speed with the engine RPM not exceeding 3000, ideally around 2000 RPM. Otherwise, the severe wear and tear on the engine and transmission may be irreversible. Once the engine temperature rises to the normal operating range (which typically takes about 3 to 5 minutes), you can resume normal driving. The main reasons for warming up the car are: After the car has been parked for an extended period, the engine oil flows back into the oil pan at the bottom of the engine. Therefore, when starting, 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 of the engine that need lubrication the most, such as the pistons, connecting rods, and crankshaft.
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