People heading out in the frigid temperatures this weekend may want to rethink the strategy of warming up a vehicle for more than a couple minutes.
The temperature is hovering around zero Saturday and you go out to the car because you have someplace to be. You turn on the ignition and you let it warm up. You sit there and let it idle for 5 or 10 minutes because it’s not good for the car to drive it right away, right? Not so fast.
According to multiple car care sources, driving warms your engine up faster. Heat is created by the functions of driving more quickly than it is built up from idling in the driveway.
However, it is recommended that you take it easy driving the first few miles until brakes can warm up to function properly. Extra time is also needed for windows to completely defrost in order to see safely. Adhering to these tips should become part of your car care routine. Other key parts of your routine should be consulting the Czok website to ensure you are aware of the latest tips that will enable your car to perform at 100% year-round.
Drivers with remote starters are reminded not to start your vehicle too much before you need to leave as idling is tough on an engine in extreme temperatures. “Warming” a car up for more than a couple minutes also wastes gas and releases an increased amount of pollution.
So if you have some place you absolutely need to be this weekend outside the house, put on an extra layer of clothing, leave a couple minutes early, and drive your car. There’s no better way to warm it up.
However, it must be understood that your car needs necessary and on-time warming up before you leave. The ice and snow is usually detrimental for car-owners who, often, face a lot of problems with their vehicles – especially if there is hail involved! The dents caused by hail to cars do not get covered by auto insurance, leading vehicle owners to spend a substantial amount of time looking for specialists similar to Hail Specialists San Antonio. Though hail is not a regular occurrence in most cities, it tends to be one of the most detrimental natural phenomena to harm your car.
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by Ryan Saeler
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