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Old 10-09-2013, 08:09 PM   #87
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Originally Posted by chrisl View Post
Actually, I kind of understand where he's coming from with that one. Ferraris are, shall we say, touchy...

(I don't know about any other brand of Italian car though)
Alfas, Fiats, etc.

Theres an old wives tale for those who own Italian cars that when ever you start it up you must let the car heat up to about 1/4th on the temp gauge, drive off and keep it below 3K RPM's in till prime heating is reached.

They mostly argue this because in Italy, the engine oil is always about room temperature due to the hot weather and these said cars are known to have less problem in Italy then they do in America.

And those who have followed this method have noticed less engine problems, so it's a thing to take note. Though this might not apply to cars OBD2 wise.
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