Avoid Long Warm-ups

Many people go out and start their cars to leave them running 5 to 10 minutes before they plan to leave home thinking they need to let the car "warm up." Unless your car has very specific needs, this is simply unnecessary; even on cold, winter mornings.

Newer cars need only about 30 seconds to reach a healthy operating temperature and run well. Older cars do need a bit more time, but only up to about 3 minutes at max. Warming up your engine more than necessary may make your winter commute a bit toastier, but it also wastes gas (and money).

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