Even master drivers of many years know it wrong. Don't you let the engine idle in cold weather?
Original headlineYılların ustası şoförler bile yanlış biliyor. Soğuk havada motoru rölantide bekletmiyor musunuz?
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Cold-weather engine idling, a perennial seasonal debate among drivers, is back in focus as research examines whether modern cars actually need to warm up while stationary. The article notes that even veteran drivers often get this wrong, and that the question of whether to let an engine idle before driving has resurfaced with each cold season. Studies cited in the piece address whether idling to warm up is necessary at all. The takeaway matters for drivers weighing fuel waste and engine wear against habit, with the next step being to check manufacturer guidance for specific vehicles rather than relying on folklore.
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