Every morning, millions of drivers unknowingly sabotage their own engines. They turn the key, shift into gear, and roll away… believing they’re saving time. But specialists now warn this “harmless” routine can grind your engine to death from the inside, turning seconds of impatience into thousands of dollars in repairs. One mechanic showed an engine so damaged by this habit that its bearings were shaved to met…
In his workshop, he presented a stark example: an engine whose owner always started and drove off without waiting. The connecting rod and crankshaft bearings were so worn they had to be ground to 0.25, a delicate and costly repair that could have been completely avoided. Experts agree that giving your car half a minute before moving, and avoiding sudden revs when cold, is one of the cheapest, easiest ways to extend engine life and avoid catastrophic bills.
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