Warming up?
12-14-2003, 07:35 AM
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Warming up?
I don't have the luxury of leaving the my '97 A8Q in a heated garage this winter. So, when starting it up first thing in the morning how long should I let it warm up for?
12-14-2003, 07:49 AM
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brun, depending on the outside temps, I let the car idle for about 1 minute.
IMHO, any longer is a waste of gas plus the car will warm up more quickly once moving. Also, I will shift a few times back and forth between reverse and drive if it is especially cold. This will get fluids moving in the tranny itself. FWIW!
12-14-2003, 07:51 AM
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Every year about this time we discuss this. Unless it's really cold outside, I think it's best to start the car, wipe the windows, and go. If it's really, really cold out (like 10 F or less), then let it idle for at least 2-3 minutes before going....
I also park outside all year, last year I changed to Mobil 1 0W30, the stuff really flows at low temps. But think about all that ATF fluid that has to warm up!
I'm not a big fan of idling the car until it warms up, it runs too rich for too long.
pw
I also park outside all year, last year I changed to Mobil 1 0W30, the stuff really flows at low temps. But think about all that ATF fluid that has to warm up!
I'm not a big fan of idling the car until it warms up, it runs too rich for too long.
pw
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