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It isn't the first time I have read the 75' 914 1.8/2.0 operating instructions manual, but for some reason this time around this instruction struck me as odd.
Only because coming from a colder climate we typically start our autos and let them "Warm up". However in the Starting the Vehicle section on page 29 it states; "Do not warm up the engine in Neutral. Drive off Immediately using only low engine rpm for the first few miles" I do understand keeping the RPM's down until everything is warmed up, but why would the book ask you drive off immediately? always thought even in Mild temps it was advisable to let the engine and fluids in the transmission warm a little before driving. What reason would there be for not letting the engine warm up in Neutral? |
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914 Freak! ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 17,155 Joined: 4-January 03 From: Antioch, CA Member No.: 87 Region Association: None ![]() ![]() |
Cars warm better with a load.
If the car drives fine while cold, why waste the time and gas letting it sit there and idle? That and emissions, car will get up to temp faster with less emissions. They are not Formula 1 cars that need to be started and ran at a minimum temperature. As long as I can see out the windshield as soon as I start my car I'm driving off down the street. |
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