Hello everyone!Today, Wheelaya is here to talk to you about an old problem of driving in winter:Do you need to warm up the car?How to warm up the car?This question confuses many novice drivers, don't worry, I'm going to solve this puzzle for you today. Do you still need a hot car to drive in winter?
Do you need a hot car in winter?
Let's take a conclusion first: Hyundai hasThere is no need to idle and warm up the car for a long time. In general,30 seconds to1 minute of idle warm-upFasten your seatbelts and check your mirrors so you don't have to wait extra).After that, a few minutes of driving at a milder speed is enough.
But due to thatThe situation is different for each vehicle, Watana advises everyoneIt's best to open the vehicle's manual and follow the instructions on the manualIt's safest to do it.
First of all, let's talk about why there is such a thing as an in-situ hot car. As early as more than 20 years ago, cars used carburetor enginesIn winter, gasoline does not volatilize easily, so it is difficult to start the car and it is not smooth to drive. At that time, it was necessary to let the car run in place for a while and let the engine slowly get hot. This is the origin of hot cars, and the old drivers have passed it down from generation to generation.
However, times have changedToday's cars are very different from what they used to be.
Entering the 21st century, ** rapid development,EFI and direct injection engines gradually replaced the traditional carburetor engines. These new engines have more efficient fuel injection systems and more precise computer control. They are able to reach optimal operation in less time and can be started up quickly, even at low temperatures. So, it is obsolete to idle in place for a long time.
AlthoughIt is no longer necessary to idle in place for long periods of time to warm up, but I think short periods of hot up are still necessary, mainly to protect the engine. It's just that during this 30 seconds to 1 minute idle warm-up time, we just wear seat belts, check the rearview mirrors, adjust the seats or something, andThere's no extra waiting time or anything else to make it feel like it's there.
When the car is parked overnight, the oil flows to the bottom of the engine. Before starting, we need to give the oil time to return to the surface of the individual componentsto form an oil film and reduce engine wear. The purpose is not to heat up the engine, but to lubricate and protect.
1. Short warm-up:After starting the engine, it is generally recommendedThe warm-up time is about 30 seconds to 1 minute(Fasten your seatbelts, check your mirrors, don't have to wait extra). That's enough to get the fluid flowing, but it doesn't waste too much fuel.
2. Gentle driving:For the first few minutes after starting (about 3 to 5 minutes), drive at a milder speedto allow the engine to gradually reach the ideal operating temperature. This is more effective than idling for long periods of time.
Under extremely low temperature conditions, such as the winter in Northeast China, the warm-up time can be appropriately extended, but it does not need to be excessively extended.
Avoid idling for long periods of time to warm up the car
Tell the truth,It's really not necessary to idle and warm up the car for a long time. Not only does it waste time and oil, but it can also increase exhaust emissions and carbon deposits. Moreover, in cold weather, sometimes we may have to wait a long time for the idle speed to come down. So,Simply warm up the car, moving is the king!
When do you need to idle in place to warm up the car?
Is there any situation where you need to idle your car on the spot?Yes, it is the following cases.
1. The instructions clearly require that the car should be heated up at idle speed
Although most of the cars on the market are quite advanced now, they do not need to idle in place for a long time, and some high-end cars do not even need to idle in place to heat up. But alsoSome cars use obsolete technology due to technical or cost reasons, and this kind of car may also need to be heated up at idle.
So how do you determine whether your car needs to be idle and hot?The most reliable way to do this is to flip through your car's manual and see what it says. If the manual clearly requires that the car should be idled and warmed up, then you better follow the instructions.
Of course, if you live in a very cold place, such as when the temperature is below -35, the situation is different. According to the national standard GB T 12535-2007, the content in the "Test Method for Automobile Starting Performance":The temperature requirement for low temperature starting is minus 35, below which the engine may be affected from starting.
So in this kindIn extreme low temperatures, the in-situ idle heating time can be appropriately extended, but it does not need to be excessively extended.
3. For comfort and safety reasons
Tell the truth,From a technical point of view, Hyundai cars do not need to idle in place for a long time. But what,From the perspective of comfort and safety, it is understandable to idle in place and warm up the car for a while.
Especially in a cold region like Tohoku, the car is as cold as an ice cellar in winter, and the cold seats and cold steering wheel make people shiver involuntarily. Letting the car warm up a little before setting off not only removes frost from the windshield and makes driving safer, but also allows us to enjoy a warm interior environment on a cold winter dayto start the day with a pleasant trip.
In general,For most modern cars and mild winter climates, there is no longer a need to idle in place for long periods of time. In general, 30 seconds to 1 minute of idle warm-up (fasten your seatbelt, check your mirrors, no additional waiting) followed by a few minutes of driving at a milder speed is sufficient.
And in thisDuring the 30 seconds to 1 minute idle warm-up time, we just fasten our seat belts, check the mirrors, adjust the seats, etc., and there is no extra waiting time or anything else, and we don't feel it, so many old drivers simply describe this behavior as "no need to heat up the car", which has caused constant controversy on this topic. Actually, letStrictly speaking, Watani does not need to idle in place for a long time to warm up the car.
The above is what I shared today, everyone remember to like and share, so that more friends can understand this little knowledge about hot cars in winter. If you have other questions, you can leave a message in the comment area, and I will answer your doubts at any time. I'm Watanaya, we'll see you next time!