Winter Car Tips: Someone must have advised you not to drive the car immediately after starting it in winter, however, hardly anyone would have told you the reason behind it. If you have been making this mistake till now and taking it lightly, then you should be careful. Actually, this small mistake can damage your car. Let us tell you the reason behind it today.

1. Give the engine oil time to warm up

In cold weather, the engine oil thickens, which prevents it from reaching the engine parts easily. Waiting for a while after starting the engine increases the temperature of the oil, and it thins and reaches every part. If the car is started immediately, the thick oil will not be able to lubricate efficiently, which can increase the pressure on the engine parts and they can wear out quickly.

2. Give time to the engine parts to warm up

The pistons, cylinders, and other parts inside the engine remain cold. They need to warm up to work properly. If the car is driven immediately in cold weather, these parts do not warm up quickly, which can increase friction and put pressure on the engine.

3. Effective burning of fuel

It is difficult to burn fuel in cold weather. By allowing the engine to reach the right temperature, the fuel burns better, which also gives good mileage to the car. If the car is driven fast, the fuel is not used properly and the mileage decreases.

4. Charging time of battery and electrical system

The battery capacity reduces in winter, which makes it require more time for charging. Letting the car run for a while gives the battery and other electronic systems time for proper charging and stabilization, allowing them to power the car more efficiently.

5. Increasing the temperature of the gearbox oil

In cold weather, not only the engine oil but also the gearbox oil cools down. To avoid any trouble in changing gears, give some time after starting the car so that the gearbox oil can also reach the working temperature.