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Preheat Saves Parts

Starting a cold engine in winter conditions can cause damage. Jim Koepnick
Gemini Sparkle

Key Takeaways:

When temperatures dip below freezing, there are many good reasons to preheat the engine. The different metals inside expand with heat at different rates, so quickly cranking up the engine when the pieces and parts are cold can cause damage. Additionally, cold oil doesn’t lubricate the parts as well. Starting the engine at temperatures below freezing is also hard on the battery and starter.

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