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Old 04-15-2014, 03:53 PM   #21
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Originally Posted by housecat View Post
Correct me if I'm wrong, but this can't be good for the car. You're creating a lot of movement inside the engine without the oil properly being set up.
It's fine. The best way to warm up a car is to drive it... but generally avoid WOT before reaching normal operating temperatures.

I usually keep my car under 3000 rpm until the coolant reaches normal operating temps. Then after it's driven hard.
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