winter and warmup
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'05 A4 1.8TQM6
winter and warmup
hey all,
Now, I know when you start driving after you started up the car, your suppose to be gentle until the car is fully warmed up. BUT, in the winter, going out my driveway can sometimes be tricky when there is snow out there and I get stuck, so I have to rock back and forth with high revs to get the car unstuck...all of this within 5 minutes of starting the car.
Is this bad for the engine? I always take it easy until the temp guage registers, but this isn't the case in the winter...so what should I do? Thanks.
-G-
Now, I know when you start driving after you started up the car, your suppose to be gentle until the car is fully warmed up. BUT, in the winter, going out my driveway can sometimes be tricky when there is snow out there and I get stuck, so I have to rock back and forth with high revs to get the car unstuck...all of this within 5 minutes of starting the car.
Is this bad for the engine? I always take it easy until the temp guage registers, but this isn't the case in the winter...so what should I do? Thanks.
-G-
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There are so many arguments about warming up the car. My suggestion would be to simply start your car earlier and let it get to temp before backing out.
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they say letting your car run idle isn't good. they also say starting up quickly after a cold start isnt good either. basically all you can do is run slowly until the temp rises...
whoops, i really should be doing that but, i dont. they are probably right but oh well.
whoops, i really should be doing that but, i dont. they are probably right but oh well.
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Originally posted by blackmercedes
Shovel the driveway?
Shovel the driveway?
I mean, i've been through two winters with my car, so it hasn't done any damage yet
, but always that curiosity factor.-G-
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Originally posted by ricerokets4life
they say letting your car run idle isn't good. they also say starting up quickly after a cold start isnt good either. basically all you can do is run slowly until the temp rises...
whoops, i really should be doing that but, i dont. they are probably right but oh well.
they say letting your car run idle isn't good. they also say starting up quickly after a cold start isnt good either. basically all you can do is run slowly until the temp rises...
whoops, i really should be doing that but, i dont. they are probably right but oh well.
-G-
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