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Originally Posted by Lacpac
Most of what I read today says to only let a car warm up 30 seconds, enough time to circulate oil, then you can go. So why buy a remote start? I've heard with turbo charged cars its more important to warm up the car before you drive. Any mechanical justification for warming up vs not warming up?
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This procedure is correct. I start the engine and wait 30 seconds. until the engine is lubricated without load, and then allow the engine to warm up to operating temperatures by driving slowly. Approximately 3000 rpm.
The point is that with a cold start in "choke" mode, more fuel goes into the cylinders, which can disrupt the oil film. Not to mention the E85. Alcohol is simply a degreaser.
And of course the engine is not warm when the water temperature shows you the value of the operating temperature.
You only have a warm engine after the oil has warmed up to operating temperature.
The remote start is for the driver's comfort in cold weather or to scare people
