Should I Warm Up My Car Before Driving in Winter?

QuestionsCategory: Ask An ExpertShould I Warm Up My Car Before Driving in Winter?
Larry Wilks asked 4 weeks ago
Is it necessary to let my car idle to warm up during cold weather before driving off?
1 Answers
Paul Hadley Staff answered 4 weeks ago
Modern cars don't require extensive idling to warm up the engine. In fact, the best way to warm up a car's engine is to drive it gently at the start. Idling for too long can waste fuel and cause engine wear.