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Originally Posted by ekam
Correct me if I'm wrong but most mechanics I know only let their car idle for a minute or 2 tops. Letting it sit idle will actually warm the car up slower. Remember friction creates heat, you're supposed to drive slowly until the engine gets warm.
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The Porsche manual that came with the 944 (which ran awful cold) always suggested starting the car and driving it slowly as you stated. I also believe that allowing it to idle and warm up will not in itself cause an engine to fail but to err to what you stated makes more sense. I don't see why letting it sit till spring is an issue either.