Tips To Keep Your Car Engine Operating Smoothly In Sub-Zero Temperatures

By Marielle Mohs, CBS Minnesota

December 23, 2022

When the temperatures drop below zero, many of you are warming up your car before driving. However, there are a few things you should keep in mind to your car and yourself safe.

The U.S. Department of Energy says you don't need to idle more than 30 seconds, but you should drive gently at first.

WCCO reached out to multiple Twin Cities mechanics who all recommended idling a few minutes due to the extreme cold in our state right now.

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