Originally Posted by JimBlake
Are you serious?? Considering how litigation resulted in the requirements for brake/shifter/key interlocks, I ain't gonna believe this until I see it. It's just too common for the handbrake to let go. I can just see the lawsuits coming...
Best way to warm up the car is to drive it nicely. Only leave it running long enough to clear the windows so you can see.
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I've said it before, and I'll say it again. The best way to warm up your engine is to just drive it. Dont beat on the engine, or gun it onto the freeway. Drive it nice and slow until it reaches normal operating temps. After that, feel free to do what you like. This is also what is recommended in the owners manual for my last 3 Honda/Acuras.
I dont belive that you would see anywhere that teh cars hould be put in gear, and the parking brake applied. First off, it wont warm teh car up quicker, in fact it will be slower, and secondly for the liablility reasons if the brake is not tight enough, or someone steps on the accelerator by accident. I call :bs: on that unless someone can show me something from Honda that says otherwise. I am quite sure nothing like that exists.