Morning startup time
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Morning startup time
When you guys start up your engine in the morning, do you let it idle for a couple minutes until it reaches 1000 RPM or do you just startup and drive off?
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Three mechanics that I trust have all said to let the car idle for 30 seconds to get the oil flowing and then go; keeping the rpms under 3,000 for the first couple miles.
If it's an older car (like my Trans Am or Buick), I'll let the car idle for 2-3 minutes before going.
If it's an older car (like my Trans Am or Buick), I'll let the car idle for 2-3 minutes before going.
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Three mechanics that I trust have all said to let the car idle for 30 seconds to get the oil flowing and then go; keeping the rpms under 3,000 for the first couple miles.
If it's an older car (like my Trans Am or Buick), I'll let the car idle for 2-3 minutes before going.
If it's an older car (like my Trans Am or Buick), I'll let the car idle for 2-3 minutes before going.