How Many Minutes to Warm Up the Car?
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The correct way to warm up your car is to start driving within 30 seconds to one minute after ignition. However, avoid driving at high RPMs during this time. Keep the speed low and limit the engine RPM to no more than 3000–3500, ideally around 2000 RPM. Driving aggressively at this stage can cause irreversible damage to the engine and transmission due to excessive wear. Once the engine reaches its normal operating temperature, you can resume your usual driving style. The reasons for warming up the car are as follows: 1. Lack of Lubrication: After prolonged parking, the engine oil flows back into the oil pan at the bottom of the engine. When you start the engine after a long period of inactivity (e.g., overnight), the upper part of the engine lacks lubrication as it is temporarily without oil. 2. Inefficient Fuel Vaporization: Before the engine reaches its operating temperature (approximately between 90–110 degrees Celsius), the fuel system cannot effectively vaporize gasoline due to the low temperature. 3. Transmission Gear Lubrication: This is the aspect most people are unaware of and often overlook. Similar to engine oil, transmission gear oil flows to the lower part of the transmission when the car is cold. Only when the car is in motion does the gear movement circulate the oil to lubricate the upper parts.
