Cold Weather start-up
03-13-2003, 11:59 AM
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Cold Weather start-up
As we all know, the Northeast's temperature has been below North-pole's average, unfortunelly I have to take my son to my in-laws every morning and I just start-up the Max, give it 30 sec and go.
I used Mobil 1, since it flow better than Dino oil , but am I hurting the engine by not lettting it warmup?
I used Mobil 1, since it flow better than Dino oil , but am I hurting the engine by not lettting it warmup?
03-13-2003, 12:20 PM
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Re: Cold Weather start-up
Originally posted by el7864
As we all know, the Northeast's temperature has been below North-pole's average, unfortunelly I have to take my son to my in-laws every morning and I just start-up the Max, give it 30 sec and go.
I used Mobil 1, since it flow better than Dino oil , but am I hurting the engine by not lettting it warmup?
As we all know, the Northeast's temperature has been below North-pole's average, unfortunelly I have to take my son to my in-laws every morning and I just start-up the Max, give it 30 sec and go.
I used Mobil 1, since it flow better than Dino oil , but am I hurting the engine by not lettting it warmup?
Just don't put your foot into it during the first 10 minutes of driving. Keep your rpms down, and take it easy to allow the car to reach operating temperature.
For example, If you had to drive through some residential areas for a few blocks before getting onto a highway this would be the time to take it easy.
Your car will actually warm up quicker this way rather than idling in your driveway or garage.
That is the WAY to do it right IMHO.
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