..your modern cars as it could actually cause more harm than good. Back in my day when I first started driving, many of the cars I've owned were carbureted...s
uch as my VW Rabbit, Toyota Celica, Datsun 210, Plymouth Horizon, Honda Accord, Chevy truck, etc.
No, You Probably Don't Need to Warm Up Your Car Before Driving It
In the thick of winter, common wisdom advises that you step outside, start up your car's engine, and let it idle to warm up before leaving. But contrary to popular belief, this does not actually prolong the life of your engine. In fact, it decreases it by stripping oil away from the engine's cylinders and pistons.
Warming up your car before driving is a leftover practice from a time when carbureted engines dominated the roads. Carburetors mix gasoline and air to vaporize fuel in order to run an engine, but they don't have sensors that tweak the amount of fuel when it's cold. Instead, they use a mechanical system called a choke to temporarily restrict the air intake and run a richer mixture.