How long should you let your car warm up in winter?

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My neighbour woke me up banging on my door at midnight asking if I would?

10 to 15 minutes

I have a 1975 GMC Sierra and i want to know if it is financially possible to install a lift kit and 4wd?

10-15 minutes

I want to get a new car?

5034 Years!! (HA! HA!)

How many possibilities are there for license plates in California?

I don't, I run mine just long enough to get the oil flowing. As you are already dressed for the weather, a cold car is not the worst thing. It is illegal around here, our Mayor Pro-Tem got his stolen once.

What is the best car for a sixteen year old?

It would depend on how cold it is. If you sit in your car and let it warm up you can actually hear the difference of when it's not warm and when it's ready.

What is a good checklist when purchasting a used car?

Only a minute or two. Just long enough to build the oil pressure and get a little oil temp going on. Your engine really doesn't begin to heat up till you start driving it. Once your engine gets to opperating temp. the water in the engine is hot. Then the thermostat opens, allowing the water to run through the cooling system(ie the radiator) and into your cars heating system.

For the Scion tC and the VW GTI 2.0L Turbo.?


Just letting your car idle wastes gas, takes time, and is harder on the engine because it takes it longer to get to temp.

How much does it cost...?

until the temperature is up. check your guage. it should take around 10-15 minutes depending on how cold it is

I've read in 3 cases that the 2004 t-bird accelerates on it's own and in one case the brakes failed.?

well if it has injectors it about 5 minutes but without it's will take longer about 10 to 15 minutes.

Do you think cars will be flying in the future?what would it be like?

Depends how cold it is. Just keep an eye on your temp gauge, when it moves up from stone cold, you're good. Shouldn't take more than 5-6 minutes. 15 minutes is excessive

Have u ever rented a car before? if so can u tell me the best place to do so..?

Since you have been given both wrong and correct answers, I will add another correct one.

What type of car or truck do you drive ?


You need only let it warm up briefly but you should drive it gently while it is still cold. i.e. no high RPM's, whether driving or standing still and no heavy application of gas, until it is up to temperature.

Where is the fuel relay on 1998 mercury villager?

Usually 10-15 minutes. Your car needs to get to the proper operating temperature. Your oil needs to heat up and thin so it can flow through your engine, to all the people who say new cars don't need to warm up... that is incorrect. cold oil is as thick as molasses.. start your car and drive when it is 10 degrees, you will cause extra wear on all parts of the engine.

Is passing a DMV driving test hard?

depends on temp. get engine oil warm so that it can cycle throughout.
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