Should I Warm Up My Car Before Driving in Winter?

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Larry Wilks asked 4 weeks ago

Is it necessary to let my car idle to warm up during cold weather before driving off?

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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.