Completely misjudged. Now what to do?

[Timco]

Originally Posted by JFP in PA

Worse yet, partially warming the car up will help to trap moisture in the oil, forming acids and attacking the metal surfaces while further degrading the oil.

If you cannot warm the car up and drive it at highway speeds for at least 20 min., don't bother to start it at all..............

Thanks for posting this. Now I know!

[Jamesp]

If you feel like you have to do something for penance, roll the engine over to top dead center to unload the valve springs.

[woodsman]

...and stuff rags in your pipes to keep condensation OUT.