True or Not True

[Kfresh23]

Originally Posted by jonboy99

Why would you want a remote starter? It seems like the worst idea ever.

'Hello, cylinder walls. I hate you. Have some of this (and i'll be out in 10 minutes)..'

I guess you don't drive your car in the winter.....or you must have heated parking and never have to scrape your windows or grab a steering wheel at -30. Lucky you!
Obviously you don't want to idle your vehicle for a long period of time, but most people start there car in winter and let it run for a little before driving. have you noticed how high it idles when you start it when cold (or maybe you don't?). It needs to "warm up" slightly before driving (oil/fluids etc)....actually better for your car than just starting and immediately driving.
A remote start allows this to be done from the comfort of the indoors!

[headlikeahole]

Originally Posted by Kfresh23

I guess you don't drive your car in the winter.....or you must have heated parking and never have to scrape your windows or grab a steering wheel at -30. Lucky you!
Obviously you don't want to idle your vehicle for a long period of time, but most people start there car in winter and let it run for a little before driving. have you noticed how high it idles when you start it when cold (or maybe you don't?). It needs to "warm up" slightly before driving (oil/fluids etc)....actually better for your car than just starting and immediately driving.
A remote start allows this to be done from the comfort of the indoors!

The most effective and safe way for a car to warm up is by driving gently at low rpm, not at idle. For the car to warm up enough to start clearing your windows, or warm up your steering wheel, you are letting it idle far too long and are causing damage. That doesn't mean you'll destroy your engine, however over the years it could mean loss of performance or other minor troubles.

If that's a risk you're willing to take for your own comfort then go ahead. But don't go convincing others that it's harmless because it's not. Personally I keep gloves and a warm toque in the car, -30 here last week no problem.

[DR 86]

Whatever damage is done by a few minutes of idling on cold days over the car's life will likely not equate to any appreciable difference in performance....unless you are planning to keep the car for 10 years. I for one am not, and love getting into a warm/cool car with my remote starter.