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Cold Engine in the Morning: Should I Start or Wait? - What Experts Say

Published January 6, 2026, 09:21
Cold Engine in the Morning: Should I Start or Wait? - What Experts Say

A common question for drivers during the winter is whether they should warm up their car's engine before starting. Experts agree that warming up is no longer necessary for modern cars, as electronic fuel injection and lubrication systems ensure immediate oil circulation and proper engine operation. In older cars, warming up was essential to circulate lubricant to moving parts and create the correct fuel-air mixture. However, advancements in engines and lubricants have solved these problems. Warming up, according to experts, is now a waste of fuel and harmful to the environment.