If there is one thing that all vehicle-owners have in common, it’s the fact that absolutely no one wants their car to have the engine fail prematurely. We would like to address a very simple, yet effective strategy that can indeed increase the lifespan of your car.
Like a lot of people, you probably are in a rush in the mornings. Your mind is racing with all of the different things you have to do today. You jump in your car and immediately drive off, and think nothing of it. However, this seemingly harmless act can actually cause damage to your engine.
The fact is, your car generally needs around a minute before it is properly ready to drive. When you start your car, oil is distributed through the engine by the oil pump, which takes time. By driving immediately after you start it, the different parts of the engine will experience more friction than usual, because the motor oil hasn’t had time to reach all these parts.
So, consider taking just a minute to idle before driving off tomorrow morning. Please contact our service department with any questions or if you’d like to schedule an appointment.