Date: Wed, 4 Dec 2002 17:49:21 +0100 From: Zweef <barboernopsamemotorfiets.nl> Subject: Re: SAAB 9-5 headlamps
In article <MPG.18583045cd7687ea989f78nopsam.cis.dfn.de>, carl.robsonnopsamcing-czechs.com says... > > > Thats' the best way to shorten the life of your engine. Not to metion the > > environmental hazard. Why on earth do you do that? > > > > It's best to start and drive off immediately. > > > Surely not loading an engine until it is partially warmed up, and not > doing more than 3k rpm until fully warned up is correct, especially in > cold weather? > That's correct, no heavy loads, and don't believe the temp gauge in cold weather, cars need often 15 minutes or more to get nice and warm. But leave it idling is plain stupid! I forget to mention the irritation of the sound and smell for the neighbours. -- Zweef