Is it necessary to warm up the car before starting a new vehicle?

[ElliotDella]

It is necessary to warm up a new car before starting it. Here are the reasons why warming up is required: Lack of lubrication in a cold engine: After the car has been parked for a long time, the engine oil flows back into the oil pan at the bottom of the engine. Therefore, when starting the engine after a long period of inactivity (such as overnight), the upper part of the engine is without oil and lacks lubrication. It takes about 10 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. Effective vaporization of gasoline: Before the engine reaches its operating temperature (approximately between 90-110 degrees Celsius), the fuel supply system cannot effectively vaporize the gasoline completely due to the low temperature. When the gasoline is not vaporized and remains in a "wet" liquid state, it is difficult to ignite and start the engine.

[StLeila]

I've been driving for decades, and those old machines indeed needed a few minutes to warm up before starting, otherwise the engine would rattle. But today's brand-new cars are completely different, with engine technology so advanced it's like magic. Those motor oils are designed to flow quickly now, lubricating the entire system within just 15 seconds after startup. Idling for too long actually wastes gasoline and builds up carbon deposits in the engine, making the car sluggish. With my new car, I simply wait about half a minute to let the oil warm up, then drive off gently. The car warms up more evenly while moving, protecting components while saving money—especially in winter, waiting an extra few dozen seconds doesn't hurt, but don't stand there idling for minutes. Remember, there's no difference between city driving and highway prep—it's all about efficiency and environmental protection.

[LeonardoAnn]

As an eco-conscious driver, I firmly believe modern cars don't require dedicated warm-up idling. That outdated practice just wastes fuel and pumps unnecessary emissions into our air. Today's precision-engineered vehicles circulate oil instantly upon startup - I simply wait 10-15 seconds (about the time needed to fasten seatbelts and adjust mirrors) before gently driving off. Progressive acceleration allows gradual engine warm-up, proving far more efficient than stationary idling. My automotive engineer friend confirms this habit reduces fuel consumption, cuts emissions, and protects catalytic converters - making it significantly greener. For winter driving on snow, extending to 30 seconds adds safety margin, but overall, this simple adjustment delivers cleaner, more efficient motoring.

[LeCameron]

When I first started learning to drive, I also struggled with the issue of warming up the car. Later, after trying it out, I realized that with a new car, you can just start driving right after ignition—no need for unnecessary fuss. I usually wait only about ten seconds after starting the engine, just until all the dashboard lights go off, indicating everything's normal, then drive off gently without sudden acceleration. This saves both fuel and time, and the car runs smoothly. In sub-zero temperatures, I might wait an extra half-minute to let it lubricate a bit more, but under normal conditions, it's completely unnecessary. Many experienced drivers say warming up the car is a waste of life, and I think they're right.