warming car up in cold
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warming car up in cold
Is there any problem w. me not running the car in the cold? It is currently in my drive way, I try to start it or drive it atleast once a week. today its under 30... Was thinking of letting it sit until next week.
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From: Lawrence, KS
Car: Met. Silver 85 IROC/Sold
Engine: 350 HO Deluxe (350ci/330hp)
Transmission: T-5 (Non-WC)
Axle/Gears: Limited Slip 3.23's
Re: warming car up in cold
I let mine sit in the garage (currently 14 degrees here) for a week at a time. Occasionally longer.
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From: Lexington, SC
Car: 1987 SC/1985 TA
Engine: 350/vortec/fitech
Transmission: T56
Axle/Gears: 3.27 9-bolt
Re: warming car up in cold
It's worse to start it and only let it run for a few minutes than to let it sit.
When infrequently starting the motor ALWAYS let it get up to full temp. You need it to get hot enough to get rid of any moisture that has accumulated in the system. Moisture in the oil forms acids, moisture in your exhaust system forms rust.
When infrequently starting the motor ALWAYS let it get up to full temp. You need it to get hot enough to get rid of any moisture that has accumulated in the system. Moisture in the oil forms acids, moisture in your exhaust system forms rust.
Joined: Aug 1999
Posts: 19,282
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From: Lawrence, KS
Car: Met. Silver 85 IROC/Sold
Engine: 350 HO Deluxe (350ci/330hp)
Transmission: T-5 (Non-WC)
Axle/Gears: Limited Slip 3.23's
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