MYTH: ENGINE WARM-UP TIME IS IMPORTANT TO A CAR'S LONGEVITY
There is no need to sit in the garage or driveway to let the car engine warm to normal operating temperature before taking off; a short-term warm-up is wise--about as much time as it takes to fasten seat belt, check mirrors, gas gauge, adjust the radio--then put the car in gear and go! The idea is to warm up the engine on the road by driving conservatively until the temperature dial is in the normal range; then you can lean on the throttle as needed.
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Will you ask Gerald what "leaning on the throttle means"? I think I might have missed this in drivers ed. My truck might not have a throttle. Thanks Gerald. I have been told that I need to let the car warm up before I take off. Must be like stretching before jumping into a sport.
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