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Originally Posted by 32valvZ
I dunno, but with the 80 plus vehicles that have gone through my hands, I would never drive them hard until mostly or fully warmed up. I suppose Im old school, but and engine, is an engine, is an engine.... regardless of modern computer aided fuel systems making the engine "seem" like its ready to be driven under any circumstances, the engine is still made of metals which need some time to warm up before flogging... Oil needs a chance to warm up as well as coolant.... Like I said, maybe Im just old school, ya, I am... LOL.... but none the less, letting my autos and trucks warm up, I believe is good practice.  |
I?ll put any of my cars up against anyone else for best cared for and maintained. The cold engine rev limiter has nothing to do with ?flogging it? per se. Even in the driveway in neutral at 5% throttle the rev limiter still kicks in at 3400 rpm. The Engine is not loaded.