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Old 02-04-2010, 09:09 AM   #3
Lil bastard
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Don't do that!

Idling for extended periods is very bad for the engine!

Your coolant and oil pumps (and consequently your coolant and oil flow) are RPM dependent.

Even if the fans are working properly, you're not providing enough flow to properly cool and lubricate the engine.

Prolonged idling is also very bad for the cats - expensive items to replace.

Cheers!
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