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finch1750 · 01-10-2017, 12:09 AM

I hate when you go to order something online only to get all the way to the end and it changes your order without saying anything because that option combo isnt allowed.

soulreapersteve · 01-10-2017, 02:25 AM

No, this isnt me. Don't shop for anime figures on amazon...

finch1750 · 01-10-2017, 02:30 AM

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Originally Posted by soulreapersteve

No, this isnt me. Don't shop for anime figures on amazon...

I believe you. Those are too tame I would assume lol

NickD · 01-10-2017, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by finch1750

I hate when you go to order something online only to get all the way to the end and it changes your order without saying anything because that option combo isnt allowed.

Word, after working in software engineering I definitely appreciate a good user experience a lot more.

Tectoniic · 01-10-2017, 01:52 PM

Today I Learned:

I let my car idle way too long when it is cold out before driving....When we have really cold temps I was letting my car idle for 5-7 minutes before driving to let the oil get to at least 50*F before driving and for the RPMs to drop down to 700 on their own.

Turns out the long idle idea is a relic from the era of carburetors where you actually did need to wait a while so the mix of air and gas reached the correct ratio before attempting to drive. Now with direct injection/computer controls the cars are already able to completely compensate for that and most experts/oil companies recommend 30 sec to 1 min for idling in really cold weather but then just driving carefully for the next 5 to 10 minutes.

Idling for those long periods of time is also bad for the car as it is running very rich and the richer mixture of gas to air contributes to premature wear on seals.

I'm sure a lot of people already knew that but I sure feel like an idiot

NickD · 01-10-2017, 01:52 PM

This thread is quiet today. Are you all actually being productive?

gramicci101 · 01-10-2017, 01:54 PM

We're discussing cow nipple usage in another thread. And turbo DSMs. Not in the same thread.

finch1750 · 01-10-2017, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by NickD

This thread is quiet today. Are you all actually being productive?

Na, we just branched out today. Venture into other lands and spread your wings

EAGLE5 · 01-10-2017, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Tectoniic

Today I Learned:

I let my car idle way too long when it is cold out before driving....When we have really cold temps I was letting my car idle for 5-7 minutes before driving to let the oil get to at least 50*F before driving and for the RPMs to drop down to 700 on their own.

Turns out the long idle idea is a relic from the era of carburetors where you actually did need to wait a while so the mix of air and gas reached the correct ratio before attempting to drive. Now with direct injection/computer controls the cars are already able to completely compensate for that and most experts/oil companies recommend 30 sec to 1 min for idling in really cold weather but then just driving carefully for the next 5 to 10 minutes.

Idling for those long periods of time is also bad for the car as it is running very rich and the richer mixture of gas to air contributes to premature wear on seals.

I'm sure a lot of people already knew that but I sure feel like an idiot

Also there is no Santa nor Easter Bunny.

Ashikabi · 01-10-2017, 02:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tectoniic

Today I Learned:

I let my car idle way too long when it is cold out before driving....When we have really cold temps I was letting my car idle for 5-7 minutes before driving to let the oil get to at least 50*F before driving and for the RPMs to drop down to 700 on their own.

Turns out the long idle idea is a relic from the era of carburetors where you actually did need to wait a while so the mix of air and gas reached the correct ratio before attempting to drive. Now with direct injection/computer controls the cars are already able to completely compensate for that and most experts/oil companies recommend 30 sec to 1 min for idling in really cold weather but then just driving carefully for the next 5 to 10 minutes.

Idling for those long periods of time is also bad for the car as it is running very rich and the richer mixture of gas to air contributes to premature wear on seals.

I'm sure a lot of people already knew that but I sure feel like an idiot

It's alright. I let mine idle a long time to to warm up the oil. Haven't been lately though, kinda felt like I was being unnecessarily careful

Tcoat · 01-10-2017, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Tectoniic

Today I Learned:

I let my car idle way too long when it is cold out before driving....When we have really cold temps I was letting my car idle for 5-7 minutes before driving to let the oil get to at least 50*F before driving and for the RPMs to drop down to 700 on their own.

Turns out the long idle idea is a relic from the era of carburetors where you actually did need to wait a while so the mix of air and gas reached the correct ratio before attempting to drive. Now with direct injection/computer controls the cars are already able to completely compensate for that and most experts/oil companies recommend 30 sec to 1 min for idling in really cold weather but then just driving carefully for the next 5 to 10 minutes.

Idling for those long periods of time is also bad for the car as it is running very rich and the richer mixture of gas to air contributes to premature wear on seals.

I'm sure a lot of people already knew that but I sure feel like an idiot

When really covered in ice I will let mine idle for up to 15 minutes. Not to warm up the engine but to get the defroster warmed. I will let it drop to the mid idle on it's own (a minute or so) and then just give it a shot of gas to drop it down to regular idle.

EAGLE5 · 01-10-2017, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Tcoat

When really covered in ice I will let mine idle for up to 15 minutes. Not to warm up the engine but to get the defroster warmed. I will let it drop to the mid idle on it's own (a minute or so) and then just give it a shot of gas to drop it down to regular idle.

I just pour boiling water on the windshield.

Just kidding.

Get an ice scraper, you lazy oaf. They also make windshield covers.

No garage?

Tcoat · 01-10-2017, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by jsimon7777

I just pour boiling water on the windshield.

Just kidding.

Get an ice scraper, you lazy oaf. They also make windshield covers.

No garage?

No garage. An ice scraper is a wonderful thing until trying to scrape an inch of thawed and then frozen snow off your windshield at minus 20. Castro Valley dwellers have no say in window scraping requirements!

Tectoniic · 01-10-2017, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by jsimon7777

Also there is no Santa nor Easter Bunny.

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