Re: engine oil, warming up the car

On Fri, 24 Mar 2006 13:10:49 -0500, "Ph@Boy" <nowhere@somewhere.tv>
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>I have owned a 2003 model and I now drive a 2005, both automatics. I
>live in the cold climates and have noticed that I get better mileage
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I think you are supposed to use 5w30 in colder climates. 10W30 is only
good when in warmer climates.
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>usually let the car warm up for about one or two minutes and then drive
>off. Most oils now days will provide more than sufficient lubrication
>when cold. I don't think that it's bad to let a car idle for a
>reasonable amount of time but it may be a waste of fuel and your time
>when you could be on your way.
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>slatt333 wrote:[color=green]
>> Two questions 1) which oil to use for a 2003 corolla with 23K miles,
>> automatic.
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>> 2) Should I warm the engine up before driving, esp in cold weather?
>> Another car manual (VW Golf) instructed me to just start the car and
>> drive away even in the cold because (a) the car warms up faster this
>> way and (b) it's bad for the engine to leave the car idle warming up.
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