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Old 10-20-2004, 08:43 PM
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Are you guys warming your engines in the morning now that it is starting to get cold?
Old 10-20-2004, 08:45 PM
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no h:

i went out to the store tonight..it was soooooooo cold. She sounded all weak and loose when i started it. i was in a hurry, so i just babied her till i got down there. h:
Old 10-20-2004, 08:46 PM
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only when it gets to 32f or below do I let it just idle for about 5 mins. then keep it under 3.5k till it's warm.

if outside temp is 33-60f I just keep it below 3.5k till it's warm. I give it maybe 30seconds to a min of idle while I get myself situated and get some music playing.
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The best warmup is light driving.
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i wait 30 seconds (for oil pressure to stabilize) if in a rush; 1 min 30 sec if i have time.
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Hell no....I start it up and burn out going down the street, by the time I go through two intersections shes warmed up and ready to go.









Of course I let her warm up a bit before I take off.:slap:
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Old 10-20-2004, 09:20 PM
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i set the heater the nite before, wake up, shower, change clothes, breakfast, remote start, by the time im in the car, its warm and ready to go.
Old 10-20-2004, 09:24 PM
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It's always good to warm up your vehicle. I do it all the time, granted only for about 2 minutes, but I do it.
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when i warm up my car, i still have a little jolt when i put it into reverse. is there something wrong with my tranny? it's auto...
Old 10-20-2004, 09:28 PM
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Jolt? Explain Jolt.



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