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slow heating

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by bcliff, Jan 13, 2015.

  1. Jan 16, 2015 at 6:56 PM
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    teamfast

    teamfast Get busy living, or get busy dying.

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    Honestly that the right thing to do. We just warm up these inanimate objects for our own comfort.
    Its a machine. Start it, allow the oil to cycle a bit and drive (within reason). It will heat up on its own.

    Consider that a vehicle which is warmed up for 30 minutes on a remote starter or a block heater all night, the tranny, rear axle and trans case doesnt get warm. Those are only warmed by driving.
     
  2. Jan 17, 2015 at 12:24 AM
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  3. Jan 17, 2015 at 1:06 AM
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    Covering some of the radiator with cardboard makes the engine warm up faster and run hotter in cold weather.
     

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