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MetroMPG · 11-27-2009, 01:27 PM

Hi jazda - idling to warm up isn't needed, and some would argue it's actually bad for the engine. Start, wait a few seconds and drive gently (low load) until the temperature comes up.

Don't know if you read the Toronto Star's "Wheels" section, but Kenzie (engineering training) blogged about idling recently. You might like to see this post: Jim Kenzie's The Driver's Seat

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