Should i warm up my car in the summer

It's the dead of winter, the temperature outside is freezing, the sky is dark, the temperature inside your car isn't much better and you're late for work.

How long should i warm up my car in the winter

Do you need to warm up your car before you hit the road?

Anecdotal, parental and social media advice on the topic is conflicting, so we asked two experts for the best practices for starting your car on a cold day.

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The short answer is yes. But not for as long as you might think.

For the vast majority of cars on the road, warmups in the traditional sense are not necessary, said Robert Sinclair, Jr., the Senior Manager of Public Affairs at the American Automotive Association (AAA).

"After starting the vehicle, in the time that it takes to put on the seatbelt, the vehicle will be ready to drive," he said.

Sinclair said fuel injection technology and synthetic oil make it unnecessary to idle your engine for a prolonged period before you drive.

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