Cold engine & high RPM: why it causes wear

One of the simplest habits to protect your car is this: don’t rev high when the engine is cold. When cold, oil flow and metal clearances are not in the ideal operating state yet.

Why it matters

• Oil is thicker when cold: lubrication is slower and protection is weaker.
• Clearances aren’t stable yet: everything is designed to run at operating temperature.
• Turbo (if equipped) takes more load: high RPM increases stress before optimal lubrication.

What to do instead

• Drive gently for the first 5–10 minutes.
• Keep RPM low and throttle smooth.
• Warm up by driving, not by revving on the spot.

What not to do

• ❌ Full throttle right after start-up
• ❌ Aggressive acceleration on a cold engine
• ❌ Revving on the spot to “warm it up”