Start and drive off

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EVERY day before dawn a neighbour starts his noisy old Commodore and allows it to idle for two minutes before driving off, ensuring all the neighbours remain wide awake. I was taught to start the engine and drive off smoothly, so the oil lubricates all the engine parts quickly. Which is the correct option?

Answered by CarsGuide

14 September 2006

Carsguide.com.au

IT IS best to drive off straight away and get the oil circulating through the engine and up to temperature as quickly as possible. I'd bet his car is difficult to drive when cold and that allowing it to warm up for a couple of minutes gets around his problem.

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