Should I Let My Car Warm Up Each Morning?

Reader Contribution by Richard Backus
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An automotive whiz answers the question, “Should I let my car warm up?” — and explains why it’s not a great idea.

Is it best to let my car warm up in the morning when it’s really cold? Or does that just waste gas?

Logan Widmore
Pocatello, Idaho

Although you might think it’s easier on your car to let it sit and gently warm up, doing so is a bad idea for a number of reasons. Most importantly, it does indeed waste gas.

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