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FTD · 02-24-2009, 01:01 PM

My excellent commute to work is 6 miles of stop and go 'back road'. I like to pre-heat the engine, or at the least, wait until the choke is in before driving. The engine temp reaches 180 within only two or three miles.

I conscientiously make sure the car gets highway miles periodically.

I believe in running up the RPMs, once engine temp, is 180 when possible.

All of Randall's points are excellent, except I don't think high RPMs shorten engine life. It is good for both of you.

02-24-2009, 01:01 PM	#5
FTD Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 834	My excellent commute to work is 6 miles of stop and go 'back road'. I like to pre-heat the engine, or at the least, wait until the choke is in before driving. The engine temp reaches 180 within only two or three miles. I conscientiously make sure the car gets highway miles periodically. I believe in running up the RPMs, once engine temp, is 180 when possible. All of Randall's points are excellent, except I don't think high RPMs shorten engine life. It is good for both of you.