5 Minutes of Terror? The TRUTH About Cold Start Wear (and How NOT to Blow Your Motor!)

They say most engine wear occurs in the first 5 minutes, is this true? We examine the causes of this accelerated engine wear to help you avoid the problem.

Ever start your car on a frosty morning and hear that gut-wrenching clunk-clunk-clunk? Or have you noticed the car starting to burn oil?

They say those first few minutes are a death knell for your engine, but is it just old wives' tales, or is there real science behind the myth of "5-minute engine wear"?

In this video, we're about to throw open the hood and dive deep into the cold, hard facts:

The Chilling Truth:

We'll separate myth from reality with comprehensive but easily accessible breakdowns of what's actually happening inside your engine during those critical first minutes.

Damage Breakdown: Witness the friction frenzy and oil starvation that can occur when you push a cold engine too hard. You'll learn exactly why those clunks or noises aren't just annoying – they're a warning sign!

Warm-Up Woes: Learn the best (and worst) ways to warm up your engine. Skip the myths and discover the scientifically proven methods that get your car purring without putting it under stress.

Idling Infiltration: Is letting your car "chug it out" idling in the driveway actually worse than hitting the road? We'll expose the hidden dangers of idling and show you how to avoid them.

Bonus Hacks: Keep your engine running like a champ for years with these pro-level cold start tips and tricks you won't find anywhere else!

Click play and join us on a high-octane journey through the science of cold start! You'll leave with the knowledge to keep your engine happy and healthy, no matter how eager your foot gets on a chilly morning.

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Find out what is happening damage wise when you drive on a cold engine. We look at warm up and the dangers and problems when you drive hard on an engine before it has warmed up properly.

We also reveal the best ways to warm up an engine and the dangers that happen when you leave it idling on a driveway to warm up.
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