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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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Senior Member ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 1,021 Joined: 14-February 16 From: Minnesota Member No.: 19,670 Region Association: None ![]() |
The other question I should have asked is, Does it actually hurt the car/engine to idle in Neutral?
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J is for Genius ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 983 Joined: 10-November 13 From: Raleigh, NC Member No.: 16,629 Region Association: South East States ![]() |
The other question I should have asked is, Does it actually hurt the car/engine to idle in Neutral? Those of us with carbs have to sit and warm up, because our cars won't idle until there's some heat in the system. IDF/DRLA carb setups for TIV's don't have chokes to control idle speed when cold. If it hurt your car to idle in neutral, then you wouldn't be able to stay still at stoplights. BTW, your bat cave avatar pic is in NC. I've passed it driving down I-40 on the way to Asheville. |
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Senior Member ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 1,021 Joined: 14-February 16 From: Minnesota Member No.: 19,670 Region Association: None ![]() |
The other question I should have asked is, Does it actually hurt the car/engine to idle in Neutral? Those of us with carbs have to sit and warm up, because our cars won't idle until there's some heat in the system. IDF/DRLA carb setups for TIV's don't have chokes to control idle speed when cold. If it hurt your car to idle in neutral, then you wouldn't be able to stay still at stoplights. BTW, your bat cave avatar pic is in NC. I've passed it driving down I-40 on the way to Asheville. Wow, I saw it somewhere a few years ago on the web saved it and always thought it was a "Meme", Didn't know it was a actual sign. |
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Advanced Member ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 3,374 Joined: 29-October 08 From: P-town Member No.: 9,705 Region Association: Southern California ![]() |
The other question I should have asked is, Does it actually hurt the car/engine to idle in Neutral? Those of us with carbs have to sit and warm up, because our cars won't idle until there's some heat in the system. IDF/DRLA carb setups for TIV's don't have chokes to control idle speed when cold. If it hurt your car to idle in neutral, then you wouldn't be able to stay still at stoplights. BTW, your bat cave avatar pic is in NC. I've passed it driving down I-40 on the way to Asheville. Wow, I saw it somewhere a few years ago on the web saved it and always thought it was a "Meme", Didn't know it was a actual sign. I have shoot in the old Bat cave (in Hollywood) from the 60's Benson cave. Sorry for the hijack. |
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