Warming Your Car Up

[countrygirl12]

Boy - I don't remember how long we did it.  Maybe 10 minutes.  We now live in the south where you want to cool the car before you get in 

I don't think I have ever done that. lol

[pkrahmer]

i don't make a habit of warming up the car unless it is really cold which it has been this winter 20 degrees or below and windy. most of the time i start  it just before i walk out the door.i usually takes me about about 5 minutes to walk and get into the car

[makeblessed]

Generally, no more then five minutes, even though we get cold weather; i think that is sufficient time and less tear on the engine.

[BATISTAGIRL663]

Usually I only let it warm up about five minutes just long enough to get the gas going to the pipes it has been a good vehicle and started every cold morning for me OK and I’m a little sport with this key free starting thing I stand on the back porch and can start the car without having to go out in the cold it’s awesome

[sdenimandlace1]

I usual do 5 minutes when its cold and 10 when it is super cold.

[1imaginarygirl]

I don't have remote start and I'm too impatient, so I probably only run the car for 2 or 3 minutes, even when it's below zero, or long enough to brush the snow off. I just drive really slow until it loosens up a bit.

[countrygirl12]

Generally, no more then five minutes, even though we get cold weather; i think that is sufficient time and less tear on the engine.

5 minutes won't warm the car up.  I could care less about the engine.  I let it run a few to warm the car up so I am not freezing when I drive to where ever I am headed. lol

[ancmetro]

    Yes! Warm up your car...your engine because it is very important.
    There are other ways to warm up your car. Install "an engine block
     heater" and then plug in at night or when the vehicle is parked.
     Talk to your mechanic about options or consult with an expert.

[Skyisbluetoday]

           I usually leave my car running about 5 minutes, enough time to find a good song to jam too.    If it's too cold outside I'll run my car for about 15 minutes to get warm before having to drive it.         

[nmbrown863]

Usually about 10 minutes or so.

[kathleenkleinhans]

Holy Cow,  I cant remember.  Our car were always garaged in New York State so maybe only 10 minutes or so to get heat! We live on the Gulf Coast of Florida now so now its about getting the car cooled off!  LOL

[clickers]

I hardly warm mine up. I really should I guess, as it's an old car.
What the down side to not warming it up?

[darkxtsuna]

5-8mins depending on if I'm in a rush or not I just in the car and look at my phone 

[stokeman455]

   At least 5 minutes,, need the engine and transmission fluids to warm up to flow..

[dreamyxo]

I don't warm my car but then I don't live in too much of a cold climate.  It gets cold certainly but rarely in single digits cold.  I've heard modern cars now don't need to warm up.  My car is three years old.  It heats up pretty quickly.