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Old Jan 14, 2004 | 04:04 PM
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I have not started my car in over three months, Today I started it up and it was like -13 out and there was black smoke that came from under the hood that smelt like burning plastic. So I pulled the oil dipstick out and it smelt like gas not really strong just light gas smell. Should I just let it run for about ten minutes to let the system heat up? I would've done this but I didnt want to hurt anything.

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Old Jan 15, 2004 | 04:46 AM
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is there a question in there somewhere?
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Old Jan 15, 2004 | 05:52 AM
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yes there is

Should I just let it run for about ten minutes to let the system heat up?
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Old Jan 15, 2004 | 06:02 AM
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ok i see it now. if the oil smells of fuel i'd change the oil
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Old Jan 15, 2004 | 07:20 AM
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Re: smoke

Originally posted by Dr. Suess
I have not started my car in over three months, Today I started it up and it was like -13 out
Why would you do that?
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Old Jan 15, 2004 | 08:59 AM
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Old Jan 15, 2004 | 09:01 AM
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uhh i dont know maby so i dont fuuck up my brand new battery might have something to do with it. and i was out of action for about 3 months cause i got hit by a jeep
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Old Jan 15, 2004 | 09:11 AM
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am i reading this right? you let it sit so you WOULDNT f*** up the battery? not a good plan of action man. wether you were hit by a jeep or not, you shoulda made someone go out and start your ride. just change the oil, and never let it sit dormant that long again.
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Old Jan 15, 2004 | 10:40 AM
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i thought you were asking why i started it when it was so cold
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