As below-freezing temperatures continue to impact the Chicagoland area, a common practice for drivers when it comes to heating cold vehicles may prove obsolete. For many, it’s a question with what was thought to be an obvious answer: Should you let your car warm up before driving? AAA says drivers should “start the engine and allow it to idle only for the time it takes you to fasten your seat belt.” The reasoning, AAA adds, is that the short wait time allows lubricating oil to all of the engine’s vital parts.
How long should you let your car warm up before driving? See story here.