Yes, warming up your car before driving in cold weather can damage the engine over time

No one enjoys getting into an ice-cold car or starting their commute with a frosted windshield. So, many people start their car and leave it idling to warm up the inside and melt off any nice, while others do it because they've heard it's better for the engine to let it warm up. One VERIFY viewer asked us whether this practice could actually do more harm than good. READ MORE: https://www.verifythis.com/article/news/verify/weather-verify/yes-warming-up-your-car-cold-weather-winter-can-cause-engine-damage-over-time/536-a6da60e2-a8e2-4f16-b7a2-656e045e8d47 ------------------------------ At VERIFY, we're answering your questions about what's true and false. Visit our website at verifythis.com If you've seen a viral claim online and you're not sure whether it's true, let us know! Email questions@verifythis.com or text us at 202-410-8808. Find us on social @verifythis. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/verifythis Twitter: https://twitter.com/VerifyThis Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/verifythis/