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Dec 22, 2010 | 05:56 PM

#16

MikeE12345

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Originally Posted by kmaahs

I actually read a few years ago that it was better for an engine to warm up under load, rather than just sitting. Has anyone any genuine insight on that?

OK so I admit it. The main reason I would like to warm the car up before driving is for ME, not necessarily the car. I do warm up faster under load but not much fun!!

Dec 31, 2010 | 11:24 AM

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kmaahs

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Thanks everyone for your insights; I will let you know if I get anything more from my dealer.

Dec 31, 2010 | 11:34 PM

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I8ABMR

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From: Waiting for next track day

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Originally Posted by dimapb

My 08 does exactly what you are describing and when I asked dealer about it, I was told it's normal. I had an 07 before this one and it did the same thing. Ignore it.

my 2007 does the same thing. I am having them do the tsib on the tranny because of the weird delay at stop lights. I wonder if it will help. Probably just cold tranny fluid. No big deal. My GS did the same thing