warming up a cold engine

[Racincc85]

What is the best way to warm up an engine in the wintertime to prevent excess wear? I've got 142,000 miles and im running mobile 10w-30. Thanks for the help!!!

[SaabJohan]

It's to use an electric water- or oil heater before you start it. You can also use a thinner oil (under cold starts) like Mobil 1 0W-30 or 0W-40.

[bm2boats]

Where do you live? If NOrth like International Falls then a electric heater for your oil. But it depends Where you are.

[Racincc85]

im in chicago. It's usually in the mid to low teens in the morning during the winter

[SaabJohan]

Electric heaters are worth using up to 5-10 degrees Celsius (40-50 F). Most heaters works by heating the coolant.