Early in the morning or after a long time of not using the car, many people have a habit of just starting the motorbike and immediately accelerating and moving. According to advice from the Cung Motor Vehicle Maintenance Center (Dinh Cong ward, Hanoi), this is a habit that should be limited, especially when the engine is still cold and the driver accelerates heavily immediately after starting.
When the engine stops for a long time, most of the lubricant oil will return to the tank. After starting, the oil pump needs some time to bring the oil to the lubricating positions in the engine. Therefore, allowing the engine to operate stably for about 15-20 seconds after starting the engine can help the oil start circulating to the parts before the car operates.
This period does not mean that the engine must run idle for a long time to warm up the engine. With modern engines, users should avoid sharply accelerating right after starting, and can start moving gently after the engine has stabilized. When the engine temperature gradually increases, the car can be used in normal conditions.
Details such as pistons, chimneys and cylinder walls move with high friction during engine operation. If lubrication is not stable and the engine has to bear a load or high revs immediately after starting, friction and wear levels may increase. This repetition over a long period of time can affect engine life.
In case the engine has scratched or damaged internal parts, repair may incur many costs. When making the engine, the parts are disassembled, inspected, cleaned and assessed to determine if the part is still usable or needs to be replaced. The assembly process must also ensure compliance with the manufacturer's technical requirements.
After engine repair, the choice of lubricant should be based on the manufacturer's recommendations, engine condition, and operating conditions. Do not rely solely on a viscosity parameter to choose oil. It is important to use the correct viscosity level, quality standards, and oil suitable for the engine.
