When you start your engine, it's a good practice to allow it to idle for 30 seconds to 1 minute before driving — especially in colder weather. Here's why: --- Why You Should Let the Engine Idle Briefly: 1. Oil Circulation: It gives time for the engine oil to fully circulate and lubricate all moving parts. 2. Stabilize Engine Speed: The idle period lets the engine control system settle into proper fuel and air mixtures. 3. Temperature Regulation: It begins to gently warm the engine and transmission without putting them under sudden load. 4. Turbocharged Engines (if applicable): In turbo engines, brief idling helps reduce wear during startup and shutdown. --- But Don’t Idle Too Long: Modern engines don’t need long warmups. Excessive idling wastes fuel and increases engine wear. After about a minute, it’s best to drive gently — this warms the engine faster and more efficiently.