Can't Find It...Why Is It Bad To Idle Car On Winter Warm Up?

hl0m4n · 12-12-2007, 10:12 AM

somebody posted a very detailed explanation on why its bad to leave the car on idle on a winter warm up. something about the oils not moving and reaching the cylinders causing wear or something like that.

anyone know what im talking about?

madman · 12-12-2007, 11:05 AM

You pretty much answered your own question. but thats not the only reason

http://www.consumerenergycenter.org/myths/idling.html

12-12-2007, 10:12 AM	#1
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madman Major 110 Rep 1,252 Posts Drives: The Above Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Lincolnshire, UK iTrader: (0)	You pretty much answered your own question. but thats not the only reason http://www.consumerenergycenter.org/myths/idling.html __________________ If you're not living on the edge, you're taking up too much space.
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