05-31-2011, 08:06 PM
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Join Date: May 2009
Location: LA, CA
Posts: 108
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JCL
Idling an engine with no load won't warm it significantly, so idling to try and warm it up results in an extended warm-up cycle, and increased engine wear. As soon as the idle speed is stable, usually 10 seconds or so, drive off, and keep the revs moderate until the engine is warm.
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I really don’t think one or two min of idling will result in any extra engine wear.
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I have been doing this for a very long time and I never had to add oil between oil changes to any of my BMWs.
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