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re: Do y'all warm up your car in winter?
Posted on 1/13/17 at 1:20 pm to WG_Dawg
Posted on 1/13/17 at 1:20 pm to WG_Dawg
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how in the world would it possibly be bad?
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But contrary to popular belief, this does not 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.
This post was edited on 1/13/17 at 1:22 pm
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Posted on 1/14/17 at 5:18 am to Sleeping Tiger
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Warming up your car before driving is a leftover practice from a time when carbureted engines dominated the roads.
It is also against the law in some states.
Meaning to start your car and leave it idling
Posted on 1/14/17 at 6:33 pm to Sleeping Tiger
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But contrary to popular belief, this does not prolong the life of your engine; in fact, it decreases it by stripping oil away from the engine's cylinders and pistons.
Go get your fricking oil changed. I doubt this affects literally anything in the car. It's just silly.
Posted on 1/15/17 at 4:30 pm to Sleeping Tiger
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Sleeping Tiger
Nailed it, I'm actually an automotive tech so kinda knew the answer before I asked.. Was just wondering how informed ppl are about their cars.. And to answer dudes question bout how it is harmful, gas is a solvent.. When your engine is cold the computer compensates by running a rich mix which, in fact, is harmful to your bores and rings
Posted on 2/9/17 at 10:45 am to Sleeping Tiger
Nothing better than turning on the car, cranking up the heat and turning on the heated steering wheel and seats and then getting in 10 minutes later to a balmy 80 degree car.
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