Why Should Cars Be Warmed Up in Winter?

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Reasons for warming up your car in winter: Preheating helps raise the engine oil temperature, thereby improving its lubrication effectiveness. During winter, outdoor temperatures are lower, causing the engine oil to become more viscous. If the oil temperature remains too low, its fluidity decreases, preventing it from fully lubricating the engine. In fact, idling to warm up the car is unnecessary in winter. The correct method is to start the engine, engage the gear, and drive off immediately. This increases the engine load, accelerating its warm-up process. Driving right away also helps the transmission fluid reach its optimal operating temperature faster, reducing wear on the transmission system. Prolonged idling to warm up the engine can lead to increased carbon buildup inside the engine.