Q: Hello, I just leased a 2018 BMW 320. On a cold engine, winter or summer, how long do I have to let the engine run to warm up the o
Hello, I just leased a 2018 BMW 320. On a cold engine, winter or summer, how long do I have to let the engine run to warm up the oil in the car? Thanks
My car has 300 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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