Warming up the engine before driving is considered one of the controversial topics. For a long time, drivers have been tacitly divided into two disputing parties. For a long time of disagreement, no one has come to a common solution. Some argue that it is necessary to warm up the engine, others are categorically against it. As a result, each car owner is guided by his own convictions.
Do I need to warm up the engine?
Every owner of the "iron horse" all year round, and especially in a cold period of time, asks himself this question. The concept of warm-up dates back to the times when the first internal combustion engines were invented. Without the required heating temperature, the vehicle simply could not move until the engine reached the required temperature. This was due to the fact that the power unit could simply stop while driving. To do this, they started the engine and let it run on the spot without heavy loads, which, by the way, is being done in our time.
Modern cars are already made less susceptible to low temperatures outside, but the last word rests with the owner of the car.
As in any business, this situation has its disadvantages and advantages, on which the correct decision will depend.
- Comfort. This is a very important aspect in Russia's unstable climate.
- The oil poured into the engine during warm-up acquires its required viscosity.
- The engine, heated to operating temperature, starts to work stably, without dips and jerks.
- The clearance in the parts is narrowed to the required size.
- Fuel consumption is significantly reduced.
- Waste gases pollute the environment.
- Excessive fuel consumption.
- Additional waste of oil, clogging of candles and neutralizer.
Classic engine warm-up
The very principle of heating the engine to operating temperature is quite simple. After starting, you just need to wait until the arrow of the device temperature readings begins to rise. After starting the vehicle with injection injection, you must wait until the engine speed reaches the idle tachometer reading. Only after these procedures can you start moving.
When warming up while driving, it is necessary to be guided by the fact that with a sharp start on a cold machine, increased wear of parts occurs. In this case, it is necessary to adhere to the manufacturer's recommendations regarding the viscosity of the oil. At the beginning of the movement, it is not recommended to heavily load the engine; the ride should be smooth, without jerking. In this case, the speed should not be high.
For owners of cars with a turbodiesel engine, it is recommended to warm up in idle mode for a few minutes. The whole reason lies in the turbine, because it starts working only at a certain speed of the crankshaft. In order to avoid high repair costs, it is better to allow such an engine to warm up slightly.
The use of high technology in the automotive industry allows manufacturers to increase the life of many parts. However, given the harsh climate of our country, you should not completely abandon the engine warming up.
