Mechanics warn of common mistake millions are making with their cars that takes 30 seconds to fix
- A group of Texas auto experts have shared their tips
- They all agreed that a crucial step had been taken in managing people who are often forgotten
- People on the web praised the mechanics for their advice
A group of mechanics have revealed what you should always do before getting into your car and driving away.
Four auto experts from Genuine Automotive in Austin, Texas, shared a tip on TikTok that every driver should know.
In a video that has gone viral and has now been viewed more than 2.9 million times, the pros explain that you should always preheat your car before driving away.
They advised warming up the car before using it so that the fluids can ‘circulate’.
In the video, the mechanics explained why drivers would experience a smoother ride if they warmed up their vehicle.
A group of mechanics have revealed what you should always do before getting into your car and driving away, admitting that people often forget to do this.
Four auto experts from Genuine Automotive in Austin, Texas, shared a tip on TikTok that every driver should know
The viral clip was captioned, “Do you let your car warm up before you get it out and drive away?”
It starts with the cameraman asking each mechanic if they think it’s advisable to warm up the car first.
Mechanic Keith replied, “Always. It warms and circulates the fluids.”
Meanwhile, the next mechanic noticed that he always followed his own advice.
He added: ‘I personally do. I like to do it for at least 30 seconds or so. It really gets the oil flowing through the engine.’
Another mechanic replied that he would do that too, adding, “It is, especially if you have a turbo.”
The last auto professional agreed that it is best to warm up your vehicle.
He said, ‘You have to make sure you warm up because you want to make sure the oil is flowing. [well] through the engine. It helps them last longer.’
People flooded the comments section praising the mechanics
According to AET Turbos‘Oil needs to warm up before it can effectively lubricate…which means it’s a good idea to go easy on the gas pedal until your car warms up!’
Meanwhile, even the US Department of Energy advises drivers to let their car warm up for ’30 seconds’.
People poured into the comments section, praising the mechanics for their advice.
Someone said, “Yeah, about 30 seconds and then drive slowly until [it’s] the right temperature.’
Another user wrote: ‘Yeah, let that oil circulate.’
“Good video, very informative,” someone else wrote.
A fourth person commented, “Always.”