Is it better to...
12-18-2007 | 05:27 PM
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I unplug my block heater and drive away. :usa:
12-18-2007 | 05:30 PM
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it warms up faster if i redline immediately
12-18-2007 | 05:43 PM
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From: michigan
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zma21
I always turn it on, go back inside brush my teeth, put my shoes on, get my books together, and by that time it's warm.
so you go out and start it with no shoes on?
12-18-2007 | 05:45 PM
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From: Indianapolis
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Draconius
I let it sit for a few seconds until the RPM's have dropped a bit then drive lightly til warmed up.
same here.
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12-18-2007 | 05:52 PM
I go duffy on dem bitches
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From: Gonzales, Louisiana
I do 2 unless I have to bring my kid to school, in which case i let the car warm up before i put him in it
12-18-2007 | 05:59 PM
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30-60secs for oil to warm and coat all moving parts then keep rpms under 3-3500 till norm op temp
12-18-2007 | 05:59 PM
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AcuraFanatic
I unplug my block heater and drive away. :usa:
Oh i want.
12-18-2007 | 06:40 PM
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2.
idle for 10-20 sec, then drive lightly until engine is at operating temp.
i have 209k miles (157k by me) of yearly new england winters to attest for it.
12-18-2007 | 06:55 PM
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2.
idle for 10-20 sec, then drive lightly until engine is at operating temp.
i have 209k miles (157k by me) of yearly new england winters to attest for it.
How's the body holding up Reno? :noes:
12-18-2007 | 06:56 PM
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From: michigan
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How's the body holding up Reno? :noes:
I hope its got more rust than the titanic...