Yep, 1 minute max if I have to clear snow off the car. But I'm easy on the throttle and shift at 2k rpm until coolant is at operating temp tho.professormeth wrote: ↑ I just start the car and wait about 10-15 seconds for the RPMs to stabilize and then drive off.
That's NOT what the garage is for. Garage is to put the most useless hoarded junk in and leave the much more valuable car outside!GhostBusters wrote: ↑ If you leave your car in a garage it's a lot easier to leave quicker. I know because I park my garage over night so leaving for work
I wouldn't want my car's engine oil to flow like this that is why i always let it run for 5 minutes or so and also i clean the snow. It's not only you are putting stress on engine you are also putting stress on transmission. What if someone told you to start working right after you wake up? Wouldn't you be stressed and feel terrible?Messerschmitt wrote: ↑ Old habits die hard, but seriously, stop warming your car in winter (or any other time) unless you are driving a carburetor engine.
http://www.popularmechanics.com/cars/a1 ... ms-engine/
If your windshield keeps frosting over while you drive, then a cold car isn't the issue - you have a moisture problem. Make sure your mats are dry and don't use re-circ all the time.GhostBusters wrote: ↑
However, my parking spot at work is not covered and on very cold snow/icy days and my windshield is caked, it's not as simple as scraping the ice/snow off all the windows and leaving.
You can't leave if your windowshield keeps frosting over while you drive. In those cases, I sit there for a few mins.
This is the only right way to do it.professormeth wrote: ↑ I just start the car and wait about 10-15 seconds for the RPMs to stabilize and then drive off.
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